WILDLIFE INSTITUTE OF INDIA

The Wildlife Institute of India is a nodal national agency for research and training in the field of wildlife conservation. The institute is a four-star top rated accredited institute as per the Capacity Building Commission amongst all National Civil Service Training Institute. Its mandate includes generating quality knowledge in wildlife science and complement national efforts in wildlife conservation. Over the years it has served the urgent capacity building needs for scientific planning, management and research in the field of wildlife conservation both in country and the region. 

COURSE BACKGROUND   

The conservation of biological diversity through the establishment and management of Protected Areas (PAs) is globally recognized.  It is also important that such PAs are managed as component of the landscape complex in which it is located.   Management of protected area network therefore requires personnel with appropriate knowledge and skills in managing the wilderness areas along with all associated external factors operating on it.  With a view to develop a pool of professionals with requisite ability to manage protected area system, a Post-Graduate Diploma Course in Wildlife Management was started in the year 1977. 45 such courses have been completed so far.  The 46th course of 10 months duration will commence on 01st   September 2025.  The total intake in the program is 20.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Provide a foundation of modern concepts in wildlife science and practice.

• Provide an understanding of the relevant global, regional, national and state level conservation policies and legislation and enforcement.

• Provide knowledge and first-hand experience of conservation issues and practices under varied  ecological, socio-economic, political  and  administrative  situations  in  the  field including  the  vulnerability  of  species  of  wild  plants  and  animals and their protection. 

• Provide hands-on experience in using modern scientific methods, techniques and tools that are essential contributors to conservation practices in the field. 

•  Develop skills of writing scientific documents and making persuasive presentations.

• Develop skills for preparation of an integrated scientific wildlife management plan.

• Prepare the participant for addressing various conservation challenges in managing protected area network.

ELIGIBILITY

The course is meant for in-service Indian Forest Service and State Forest Service Officers of the rank of Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF)/Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF), Veterinary Officers and equivalent.  Candidates should possess a background of Forestry training with a minimum of Bachelor's degree in any branches of science.

It also accommodates officers working in National Parks/Wildlife Sanctuaries and universities of India and Foreign nationals including SAARC counties having minimum of Bachelors Degree in Forestry/Natural Resource Management (NRM) with proficiency in English.

Candidates should not be more than 45 years of age as on 01 September, 2025.  In exceptional cases, Director, WII may relax the age limit subject to physical fitness.

ADMISSION TO THE COURSE

Indian Nationals

State Forest Departments may nominate forest officers of the rank of DCF/ACF who meet the eligibility criteria.  The curriculum-vitae along with passport details are required to be filled-in the prescribed form attached herewith and sent to Institute with the endorsement of the competent authority in the state government.

Foreign Nationals 

The Institute also accepts nominations of foreign nationals who may be self-sponsored or sponsored by an organization viz Global Tiger Forum (GTF) or any other agency such as Research Institute/University.

COURSE COMPONENT 

The duration of the course is 10 months commencing from 1st September 2025 to 30th June 2026. The course is divided into 04 sub-components as follows:-

No.	Sub-component	Period
1.	Conservation Biology	01 to 30 September 2025
2.	Tools and Techniques for Conserving Wildlife	01 October to 31 December 2025
3.	Advanced Wildlife Management Practices	01 January to 30 April 2026
4.	Integrated Wildlife Management Planning	01 May to 30 June 2026

 

The broad outline of the course structure includes the following components:-

1.      Conservation Biology – Advanced Wildlife Ecology and Behaviour.

2.      Tools and Techniques for Conserving Wildlife – Applied Population Ecology, Wildlife Health Management, Restraint and Immobilization of Wild Animals, Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in Wildlife Management, Ecodevelopment Tools, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment.

3.      Advanced Wildlife Management Practices – Policies and Laws in Wildlife Management: Prosecution of Wildlife Offences, Management of Wetlands and Coastal Habitats, Captive Management, Principles & Practices of Wildlife and PA Management, Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management and Conflict Resolution, Ecodevelopment Planning for Biodiversity Conservation, Visitor Use Management and Interpretive Planning.

4.      Integrated Wildlife Management Planning – Preparation of Management Plan/ Tiger Conservation Plan.

FIELD TOURS

(I)  Orientation Tour (ii) High Altitude Techniques Tour (iii) Techniques Tour (iv) Wetland Tour (v) Management Tour (Indian & Foreign component) (vi) Management Term Paper Exercise and  (vii)  Management Plan Exercise.

In addition, field visits to nearby Protected Areas/Institutions/Organizations/Zoos are also organized from time to time during the period of training.

A study tour to an overseas country will be organized by WII as part of the Management Tour.  Indian and foreign nationals joining the course must be in possession of a valid passport.

ATTENDANCE

Participation in all components of the course, tours, excursions, lectures, practical sessions, examinations, group discussions and symposia etc. is compulsory.  In addition, trainees are required to successfully complete the term paper and management plan exercises for award of Diploma.  In the event of non-participation in any of the above-mentioned activities, award of Diploma to the concerned candidate may be withheld till completion of the assignment in the subsequent Diploma Course.

 

AWARD OF DIPLOMA

The Diploma will be awarded only to those candidates who secure a minimum of 50% marks in each of the modules.  Honours Diploma will be awarded to those who secure an aggregate average of 75% or more marks.  Those who fail to qualify for the award of the Diploma will be given a Certificate of Attendance only.

TRAINING COST

Indian candidates  - This is paid course and cost of the Indian trainees is Rs. 14.85 lakh (Rupees fourteen lakh eighty five thousand only) and this cost will be borne by the concerned State Government/sponsoring agency/per person.  The expenses will include boarding and lodging for the entire duration of the course as well as fro travel fare (while returning from place of posting) as per WII TA Rules, field tours, field equipment, camping gear, resource material, etc.  For the duration of the training, the medical bill reimbursement will be made by the respective State Governments, as per prevailing State rules. WII will sponsor up to 3 candidates from North-Eastern states based on first come first serve basis.

SAARC countries candidates - Cost of training will be Rs. 16,39,000/- (Rupees sixteen lakh thirty nine thousand only) which includes tuition fee, boarding and lodging during the course as well as  field tours, field equipment, camping gears, resource materials etc.

Foreign candidates - Cost of training for foreign candidate will be US $ 30,030/- excluding training allowance and to & fro travel expenses. The training and/or out of pocket allowance and to & fro fare join this course would be borne by the Sponsoring Agency. The Sponsoring Agencies are advised to ensure sponsored candidates are insured comprehensively for any medical treatment for the duration of the training.  Boarding & lodging for the entire duration of the course is included in the training cost.  Traveling and camping, field gear/equipment, stationery, books/study material and hostel accommodation will be provided to all participants.

A bank draft of the above amount should be sent in the favor of the Director, Wildlife Institute of India payable at Dehra Dun at the time of admission by the sponsored candidate.  The course fee can also be remitted by bank transfer.  

BOARDING/LODGING

Boarding and lodging facilities in the hostel will be provided by the Institute.  Officer trainees would be actively involved in managing the mess. 

DEADLINE

The nominations of the foreign and Indian candidates duly completed in all respects should be sent to Dr. Bivash Pandav, Scientist-G, Course Director (email: bivash.pandav@wii.gov.in with a copy to Dr. Ruchi Badola, Dean, Faculty of Wildlife Sciences (email: dean@wii.gov.in)  latest by 31st July, 2025.

 

For further details, please contact:

 

Dr Bivash Pandav, Scientist-G

Course Director

Phone : +91-135-2646223, (M) +91 9412057152, + 91 8847818169

 Email : bivash.pandav@wii.gov.in

 

Dr. Salvador Lyngdoh, Scientist-E

Associate Course Director

Phone : +91-135-2646281, (M) +91 9458315265, +91 9411796699

 Email : salvador@wii.gov.in

 

 

Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani,   Dehradun – 248 001 (Uttarakhand, INDIA)

Phone : +91-135-2640112 to 2640115   Fax :+ 91-135 – 2640117, Website: www.wii.gov.in;