Government Biological & Life Sciences Wildlife Institute of India Recruitment

(An Autonomous Institution of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India) Chandrabani, Dehradun- 248 001, India EPBAX: 0135-2640115 and 2646100, FAX: 2640117 Website: www.wii.gov.in,Email: sutirtha@wii.gov.in, bipin@wii.gov.in Advt. No. YVJ/WII/GIB/RECRUIT-PROJ-PERSONNEL/2020 CONTRACTUAL ENGAGEMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is a premier autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, and Government of India, in the field of wildlife research, teaching and training. The Institute wishes to engage two (02) Project AssistantGrade II (Indian National only) under the Project titled “Habitat improvement and conservation breeding of Great Indian Bustard: An Integrated Approach” on a contractual basis initially for a period of one year. However, the same may be extended depending on the candidate’s performance and the programme needs. The work description, essential and desirable qualifications, age (as on date of advertisement) and monthly emoluments for the required position are given in Annexure – 1.

Mode of Selection The candidate should report at Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Chandrabani, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, with original application and documents for scrutiny of documents at 09:30 hours on Monday, 30th March 2020, followed by a Written Examination on the same day at 10:30 to 12:00 hours. (i) The written examination will be for one hour and comprise of multiple-choice objective questions (25 marks) and a one-page essay on relevant conservation issue (25 marks). For Project Assistant (Gr-II, S. No. 1), multiple-choice questions test will be based on Ecology, Grassland Ecosystems, Bustard Biology and Animal Husbandry, while for Project Assistant (Gr-II, S. No. 2) multiple-choice questions test will be based on Basics of Computer Science, Data Management, Statistics, Remote Sensing and GIS. The essay will be common for both the positions. Candidates should clearly opt for the choice of the position for which they would be giving the test while filling the application form. (ii) Result of the written exam will be announced by the evening of 30 th March, 2020 at the Institute’s website and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on 31st March 2020 from 10:00 hours onwards. The candidates are suggested to make stay arrangements accordingly. No TA/DA shall be paid for attending the written test or the interview. (iii) Application should be duly filled in the prescribed format, duly signed and should be accompanied by self-attested copies of documents on educational qualifications,

research experience, UGC/CSIR/GATE certificate (if any), extracurricular activities, date of birth, mark sheets of all examinations, community certificate (if sought relaxation as per Government of India rules).

How to Apply I.

The entire process for registration shall be “Online”. Details for online registration and test will be hosted on the WII’s website (http://www.wii.gov.in/) under recruitment section. Online Registration shall begin on 26th February 2020 (09:00 hours) and closes on 23rd March 2020 (17:30 hours), which is the last date of receipt of application.

II.

Online Registration link- https://services2.armezo.com/wiiGIB/reg/

III.

All eligible interested candidates are advised to follow the latest updates on WII’s website (http://www.wii.gov.in/) under recruitment section for online registration, submission of application and payment of application processing fee, downloading of admit card.

IV.

Candidates will be required to enter their personal, educational and professional experience profiles online besides uploading a recent passport size photograph.

Candidates will make the payment of application processing fee of Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five hundred only) through the prescribed “Payment Gateway”. Candidates belonging to SC/ST and OBC category need to pay only Rs. 100/- as communication fees.

V.

The original documents must be produced for verification at the time of interview of shortlisted candidates.

VI.

Candidates must mention the Project Position applied for in their applications.

VII.

The venue of written exam and interview will be Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Chandrabani, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

General Terms & conditions: 1. The Institute will not provide accommodation, TA/DA for candidates appearing for written examination/interview.

2. Incomplete applications/ application sent by Post/applications without the application fee are liable to be rejected.

3. Mere fulfilment of the minimum advertised qualification and experience requirement DOES NOT automatically entitle an applicant to be called for written test / interview.

The decision of the Institute in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of application, mode of selection will be final and binding upon the candidates and no enquiry or correspondence will be entertained from any individual or his / her agency.

4. At the time of the verification of original documents or even after selection, if it is found that an attempt has been made by the applicant to willfully conceal, misrepresent or canvass the facts, such applicant will not be considered for selection and due action will be taken.

5. Age relaxation: Relaxation in upper age shall be allowed in accordance with the Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) OM NO. 1501282/2010-Estt.(D) dated 27.03.2012 as amended from time to time. However, the categories of upper age relaxation are as follows: a) Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women candidates up to 5 years. b) Other Backward Class (OBC) up to 3 years.

6. The Director WII, reserves the right to reject any candidature in view of incomplete information provided by the candidate or for any other reason thereof.

NOCP Wildlife Institute of India

Annexure - 1 EQ, DQ, AGE LIMIT AND WORK DESCRIPTION FOR THE POSITIONS

Project

Position(s)

1. Project Assistant (Gr-II) Habitat Improvement and Conservation Breeding of Great Indian Bustard

2. Project Assistant (Gr-II)

Work description Candidate will carry out regular husbandry and management work at the Bustard Conservation Breeding Center under the supervision of Project Scientist and Investigators

Duty station

Rajasthan

Essential qualifications Bachelor's in any Biological Science discipline with > 02 years’ experience OR Masters in any Biological Science Discipline

Bachelor's in any Candidate will carry out Biological / database management Computer Sciences and discipline basic analysis for ecology with > 02 years’ and Rajasthan/WII experience conservation breeding OR aspects Masters in any under the supervision of Biological / Project Scientist and Computer Sciences Investigators. discipline

Desirable qualifications **

Age limit

Consolidated monthly emolument*

Experience in bird husbandry including incubation, chick rearing, handling and routine captive breeding management work.

35 years

Rs. 20,000/-

Experience in spreadsheet and basic RS/GIS analyses; working knowledge of in-situ and ex- situ conservation research works.

35 years

Rs. 20,000/-

*

The emoluments are inclusive of HRA, Telephone and Transport Allowances. Additionally, the Institute shall provide Medical and Accidental Insurance Cover. No other allowance is applicable.

**

Desirable qualifications are indicative in nature.