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Scientist-C Positions at Wildlife Institute of India (WII)

19 December, 2024 5:00 PM IST

Company - Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
Openings - 4

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), a premier organization dedicated to wildlife conservation, education, research, and advisory services, invites applications from eligible Indian citizens for four Scientist-C positions on a Direct Recruitment (D.R.) basis.

Position Overview

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No. of Vacancies

Educational Qualifications and Requirements

Pay Scale

Scientist-C

Essential Qualification:

Option A:

Master’s degree in Biological, Environmental, Earth-atmospheric, Mathematical, Computational and Information, or Agricultural Sciences from a recognized university/institute.

Ph.D. awarded in Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Wildlife Sciences, or Forestry.

Option B:

Master’s Degree in Veterinary Sciences (M.V.Sc.) from a recognized university/institute.

Level 11 (₹67,700 - ₹2,08,700)

Age Limitation and Other Information

Minimum Age: 21 years.
Maximum Age: 35 years as of January 6, 2025.
Relaxation: As per Government of India norms for SC/ST/OBC-NCL and other eligible categories.

Selection Process

Written Test (70 marks):

Two essays (20 marks).
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): 80 questions with 50 marks.
20 MCQs on Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods.
60 MCQs distributed across Wildlife Ecology, Human Dimensions, and Veterinary Science & Wildlife Health (only 30 to be attempted).
Negative marking: 1/4th deduction for incorrect answers.

Merit List: Based on written test performance (minimum 50% marks required).

Interview (30 marks):

Includes a seminar presentation and evaluation of publications.

Application Procedure

Format: Submit applications in the prescribed format

Submission: Send via Registered/Speed Post to:

The Registrar, Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand.

Superscribe the envelope with “Application for the post of Scientist-C.”

Application Fee: Rs 1,000/- (non-refundable) via Demand Draft in favor of The Director, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun.

Fee Exemption: SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates.

Deadline:

For general candidates: January 6, 2025, by 1700 hrs.
For applicants residing abroad or in remote areas: January 13, 2025, by 1700 hrs.

Important Dates

Written Test: February 16, 2025 (0900 hrs to 1400 hrs).
Interview Dates: To be announced on WII’s website after shortlisting.

Candidates are encouraged to read official notification before apply. For more details and additional information visit the official notice or the website.