The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is a premier national autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoE&F), Government of India in the field of teaching, training and research. The WII wishes to engage eight (08) research fellows [01-Senior Research Associate, 01-Research Associate, 05-Junior Research Fellows and 01-Technical Assistant] through a Walk-in-Interview on Friday, 19th November 2010.

Candidate for the position of Senior Research Associate (SRA) and Research Associate (RA) should be below 40 years of age as on 15th November 2010 and the upper age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/ST in case of advertised position of Research Associate, only. For the position of JRF/TA, the age shall not be more than 28 years as on 15th November 2010. Upper age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Women/physically handicapped categories. Selected candidate for the position of Senior Research Associateship (SRA) will be paid emoluments equivalent to the lowest basic pay of Scientist-B (15,600/-) plus other allowances as per the approved rules & regulations for the award of Senior Research Associateship at WII. The selected candidate Research Associate (RA) will be paid consolidated emoluments of 22,000/- per month and selected candidate for the position of Junior Research Fellow will be paid a consolidated emoluments of 12,000/- per month. In case of NET qualified candidates (UGC/CSIR) for Research Fellows, the selected JRF will be paid consolidated emoluments of 16,000/- per month and in case of NET qualified (UGC/CSIR) candidates with Professional P.G. Degree, he/she will be paid consolidated emoluments of 18,000/- per month as fellowship. The fellowship amount for the selected Technical Assistant is 9,600/- consolidated per month and Rs. 12,700/- in case of NET qualified candidate(s) for Research Fellows (UGC/CSIR).

Selected candidates may be allowed hostel accommodation at the institute, as per availability. Where the hostel accommodation is not possible, house rent allowance (HRA) will be paid as per the rules of the Institute subject to the condition that HRA payable, in no case, shall be more than the rates payable to Central Govt./WII Employee(s) in that area. Other allowances and benefits to the research personnel would be admissible as per the rules of the Institute, amended from time to time. Engagement on the above positions will be purely on a temporary basis initially and may be extended for further period depending upon the requirement and the tenure of project/cell. The selection of the candidates will be based on Walk-in-Interview to be held on Friday, 19th November 2010 at the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun. The registration of candidates will begin by 09:00 A.M. onwards. A candidate shall be eligible to apply for only one advertised position. Canvassing in any form is liable to rejection of the candidature. Candidates should bring the duly filled-in applications with attested true copies of testimonials of educational qualifications, research experience, extra curricular activities, date of birth etc., along with copies of mark sheets of all examinations. All original documents should be produced at the time of registration. Applications without enclosures and/or incomplete in any respect shall be liable to rejection. One way travel expenses will be paid to the selected candidate, upon joining the Institute and producing the proof of journey tickets. The expense will be limited to actual 2nd class rail/bus fare by the shortest route to Dehra Dun from his/her place of stay/residence. The Institute will not provide accommodation for candidates appearing for the interview. The application form can be downloaded from the Institutes website www.wii.gov.in. The Director, WII reserves the right to reject any candidature in view of incomplete information provided by the candidate or for any other reason.

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