If you’ve ever wanted to work in India’s forests, rivers, and wild places — or behind the scenes keeping them protected — this page is for you. We track openings across India’s leading wildlife conservation and research organisations, plus international bodies with India operations or roles open to Indian applicants. Updated regularly.
Last updated: Monday, 22 June 2026.
🌿 Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF) — Academic Coordinator, School for Science and Conservation
The Nature Conservation Foundation‘s School for Science and Conservation is looking for an Academic Coordinator (mid-level) passionate about supporting the training of students and conservation practitioners in interdisciplinary conservation. Based in Bengaluru.
Responsibilities: Support the admission process of PhD students and courses for practitioners · Coordinate coursework-related activities and meetings · Communicate with students and resource persons · Support programme finances · Assist with proposals and reports.
Qualifications: Master’s degree · 2–4 years’ experience in project coordination and management · Good communication and people skills · Strong organisational, multi-tasking and prioritising skills · Basic computer skills and proficiency with online collaborative tools · Background or interest in biodiversity, conservation and sustainability.
Remuneration: Rs 46,000–55,000 per month (based on qualifications and experience).
Apply by: 30 June 2026.
🔗 Apply at ncf-india.org/opportunities
🏛️ Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) — Assistant Designer
The Bombay Natural History Society, India’s oldest natural history organisation, is hiring an Assistant Designer at Hornbill House, Mumbai.
Compensation: ₹30,000/month, negotiable. Duration: 1 year, renewable. Engagement: Contractual.
Qualification: Graphic Design / Visual Communication or related training. Experience: 1–3 years in professional design.
Requirements: Design reports, publications, fundraising materials, and event branding · Create graphics and infographics for digital and print · Ensure visual consistency across all outputs · Prepare final artwork for various formats · Collaborate with the Senior Editor on design strategies · Support visual storytelling for campaigns and presentations.
Key Skills: Adobe Illustrator · Photoshop · InDesign · Typography · Layout design · Brand consistency · Print & digital exports · Multitasking.
🔗 View full details and apply at bnhs.org/career
🏔️ Roots Ladakh × Himalayan Brown Bear Trust — Project Lead, Nature Conservation Education
A collaborative initiative between Roots Ladakh and the Himalayan Brown Bear Trust is seeking a Project Lead for a Nature Conservation Education Program based in Drass, Ladakh. Paid position, June–October 2026. Apply: muzammil@rootsladakh.in
🦁 Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
India’s apex wildlife research and training institution under MoEFCC, Dehradun.
🟩 41st Certificate Course Fellowships (North East) — Deadline 31 May 2026: Two fully funded fellowships for the 41st Certificate Course in Wildlife Management. Open to in-service Range Forest Officers, Deputy Range Forest Officers, and Veterinary Officers from the North Eastern States. Apply through Head of Organisation. First-come, first-served.
🎓 WII-NET Exam — 31 May 2026: Entrance exam for M.Sc. in Freshwater Ecology and Conservation (2026–28). Check wii.gov.in for shortlisted candidates.
🟨 Scientific Consultant Grade–I, NTCA Bengaluru: One position at the NTCA Regional Office, Bengaluru (Advt. No. WII/ADVT. 3/RP–CELL/May, 2026). Check wii.gov.in for deadline and full details.
🔗 View all notifications & apply at wii.gov.in
Note: The May 2026 cycle of 38 project positions closed 22 May 2026. The April 2026 cycle (45 positions) closed 2 May 2026.
🏛️ Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) — Other Openings
India’s oldest natural history organisation, working on birds, habitats, and conservation policy since 1883. Based at Hornbill House, Mumbai.
🔴 Assistant Director, Conservation — Deadline: 15 June 2026 (Advt. No. 15/26):
- 1 vacancy. Hornbill House, Mumbai. 50–75% travel, Pan India.
- CTC: ₹70,000/month, negotiable. Duration: 1 year, extendable. Age: up to 45 years.
- Education: Ph.D. or Master’s in Biology, Environmental Science, Wildlife Science or related fields.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in wildlife conservation at regional or national level.
- Reports directly to the Director, BNHS. Works with BNHS scientists, conservation NGOs, policymakers and government agencies.
- Apply: cv.hr@bnhs.org — Subject: Advt. No. 15/26 — Assistant Director
🔴 Junior Project Fellows — Ganga Basin Project (4 vacancies):
- Project: Safeguarding breeding habitats of the endangered Indian Skimmer and sympatric birds in the Ganga Basin (NMCG-funded).
- CTC: ₹25,000/month. Duration: 1 year, extendable. Age: up to 30 years.
- Locations: National Chambal Sanctuary, MP (2 vacancies, Advt. 08/2026) · Prayagraj, UP (1 vacancy, Advt. 06/2026) · Upper Ganga/Bijnor & Narora (1 vacancy, Advt. 09/2026).
- Apply: cv.hr@bnhs.org with relevant Advt. No. in subject. Check bnhs.org/career for individual deadlines.
Also open: Junior Project Fellow — Ornithology · Sales Executive (Advt. 01/2026) · Junior IT Assistant (Advt. 02/2026)
🔗 View all BNHS openings at bnhs.org/career
🐯 The Corbett Foundation (TCF)
One of India’s leading wildlife conservation organisations. No current openings listed. 🔗 corbettfoundation.org
🔬 Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS)
Based in Bengaluru. Now hiring: Media Fellow · GIS/RS Fellow · Field Programme Coordinator (Karnataka) · Finance & Accounts Manager. 🔗 Apply at cwsindia.org/careers
🌿 Satpuda Foundation
Grassroots conservation NGO, Central India. Now hiring: Field Biologist/Education Officer/Field Assistant (MP & Maharashtra) · Conservation Officer (Tadoba). Apply: satpuda2001@gmail.com · satpuda.org/jobs.php
🌍 Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) India
No specific roles currently listed. 🔗 india.wcs.org/opportunities
🐅 Wildlife Trust of India (WTI)
India’s largest conservation action organisation. Current openings: Field Officer Wildlife Crime Control (Manipur) · Project Head/Biologist (Bokakhat, Assam) · Elephant Corridor Consultant (Kerala) · Asst Manager & OiC (Pilibhit) · Asst Manager Wild Aid Division (Noida) · Programme Officer Right of Passage (Noida) · Restoration Ecologist (Gujarat/Meghalaya) · Field Officer Biologist (Bihar) · Veterinary Surgeon. 🔗 jobs.wti.org.in
🐘 WWF India
Current openings: Education & Outreach Officer (Mumbai) · Project Officer Conservation (Ahmedabad) · Sr Programme Officer Raptor Conservation (Tezpur) · Biodiversity Specialist Sundarbans (Kolkata) · Landscape Coordinator Satpura-Maikal (Bhopal) · Associate Coordinator Wildlife & Habitats (Delhi) · Manager Conservation Alliances (Delhi) · Project Officer Wildlife Sniffer Dogs/TRAFFIC (Delhi) · Project Officer Sustainable Agriculture (Satpura-Pench) · Programme Officer GIS & RS (Delhi). 🔗 careers.wwfindia.org
🌿 IORA Ecological Solutions
Nature restoration and biodiversity conservation. Now hiring: Research Associate — Nature Restoration & Conservation (New Delhi HQ). Master’s or higher, 3+ years experience required. 🔗 ioraecological.com/careers
🍊 IUCN India
New Delhi. 🔗 View openings (filter by India Country Office)
🌿 Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF)
Mysore. 🔗 ncf-india.org/opportunities
🐻 Wildlife SOS
Now hiring: Community Engagement Officer (Bengaluru/Mumbai/Pune/Hyderabad) · Social Media Associate (Delhi/Bengaluru) · Veterinary Officer (Gurugram/Maharashtra). 🔗 wildlifesos.org/careers · careers@wildlifesos.org
🦎 RESQ Charitable Trust — Goa
Now hiring: Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Specialist — Ponda, Goa. Call +91 98235 21879. 🔗 resqct.org
🦅 Bird Count India
No openings currently. 🔗 birdcount.in/jobs
🐘 Wildlife Protection Society of India (WPSI)
🐯 TRAFFIC India
View openings via WWF India. 🔗 careers.wwfindia.org
🐦 Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON)
Coimbatore. 🔗 sacon.in/recruitment
🏔️ Snow Leopard Trust India
🌺 FERAL
Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Western Ghats. 🔗 feralindia.org/careers
🌿 The Habitats Trust — Conservation Grants
Annual grants programme for lesser-known species and underrepresented habitats. 2026 cycle closed February 2026. 2027 cycle expected January 2027. Three grant types: Conservation Grant (up to ₹1 crore) · Action Grant (₹25 lakh) · Research Grant (₹40 lakh). 🔗 thehabitatstrust.org/grants
Other organisations to watch
Sanctuary Nature Foundation · Central Zoo Authority (CZA) · Aaranyak · ATREE · Nature Mates · Tata Trusts · Reliance Foundation · Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies
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