Project Associate I (Spatial Analyst) — Post 01(4)
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has advertised one Project Associate I (Spatial Analyst) position under post 01(4) in its October 2026 research-personnel recruitment. The position is for the SBHEP project associated with Uttarakhand and has a stated duration of one year. Applications close on 1 November 2026.
WII is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. This is a temporary project job, not an internship, a permanent government appointment or a work-from-home data-analysis role.
Opening at a glance
| Employer | Wildlife Institute of India (WII) |
|---|---|
| Type | Job |
| Location | Dehradun / Uttarakhand project and field work |
| Pay / stipend | ₹37,000 + HRA/month with NET/GATE; ₹30,000 + HRA/month otherwise |
| Duration / tenure | 1 year |
| Apply by | 1 November 2026 |
| Reference | WII/ADVT.1/RP-CELL/October 2026 — Post 01(4) |
| Original notice / posting date | 2026-10-16 |
Which position this article covers
The advertisement contains several project openings with different qualifications and pay. This article focuses only on Project Associate I (Spatial Analyst), post 01(4), with one vacancy. Applicants should use that precise post code when checking the official table, completing the application and attaching documents.
The advertised work includes aquatic-biodiversity data collection, analysis and report preparation. The institute identifies the Uttarakhand SBHEP project context. Candidates should expect the requirements of project and field work rather than assume a desk-only remote assignment because the title contains Spatial Analyst.
Essential qualification and desirable experience
The prescribed qualification is a master's degree in Engineering or Technology in Remote Sensing and GIS or Geoinformatics, or a master's degree in the listed Natural Sciences areas. The latter include Wildlife, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Remote Sensing and GIS, and Geoinformatics, from a recognised institution or university.
Check the exact degree wording in the post-specific row. A short GIS certificate alone is not being presented as equivalent to the required master's qualification. Equally, a general interest in wildlife or data science does not replace the essential degree condition.
Desirable experience includes hydrological modelling, species-distribution modelling, assessment of hydroelectric-project impacts and environmental-flow assessment. These are useful indicators of the project's emphasis. They should not be converted into an invented compulsory years-of-experience threshold where the selected row does not state one.
Age, duration and compensation
The stated upper age limit for the selected post is 35 years, subject to applicable relaxation rules in the advertisement. The general conditions mention five years for SC/ST and three years for OBC as applicable. Applicants must read the original provisions and provide the relevant supporting documents rather than assume a relaxation applies without conditions.
The monthly emoluments depend on qualification status: ₹37,000 plus HRA for NET/GATE-qualified candidates, and ₹30,000 plus HRA for others. These are not a single unconditional ₹37,000 stipend. HRA is additional under the applicable rules; the notice does not justify inventing a take-home or total annual package.
The engagement is temporary and project-linked, with a stated one-year duration. Project positions are subject to the project's continuation and the institute's conditions and do not confer a right to regular employment. The selected candidate should be ready for the assigned work and location, including field-related responsibilities.
Application fees and selection process
The general application fee is ₹500. Candidates in the SC, ST, OBC, EWS and physically challenged categories are exempt from that application fee but must pay the ₹100 processing fee specified for exempt applicants. Fees are non-refundable. Follow the official portal and notice for the correct payment process; do not pay an unofficial recruiter or use a bank account circulated in a social message.
The institute may shortlist candidates for online interviews, with the general conditions referring to up to the top ten candidates per post. Minimum eligibility does not guarantee an interview or appointment. Selection and document verification remain the institute's responsibility.
Applications may be made for a maximum of two positions under the stated rules, with separate forms and the required fees. Current WII project personnel or PhD scholars must follow the NOC provisions; former WII personnel should check the no-dues requirement. Original certificates will be required at the relevant verification/joining stage.
Preparing and submitting an application
Use the official October recruitment application entry linked below. The live page leads to login/sign-up for the recruitment; Jobsii does not create an account or submit personal information on your behalf. Read the complete institute notice, select the correct post and keep an accurate record of qualification and experience evidence.
For preparation, a concise explanation of a genuine GIS, ecological-data or modelling project can help you describe relevant work. Distinguish your own contribution and the limitations of any analysis. This is optional editorial preparation, not an additional WII requirement. Do not share confidential field datasets or claim experience you cannot substantiate.
Applications were invited from 17 October, following the original 16 October notice, and the closing date is 1 November 2026. Check the official page for subsequent instructions and interview updates. This summary does not replace the post-specific qualification row or general terms in the original advertisement.
Official application
Read the official Wildlife Institute of India (WII) opening and apply
