WIHG Recruitment 2025 – Director Position at Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology
The Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), Dehradun, has released a notification for WIHG Recruitment 2025 to recruit the post of Director. The institute seeks an Indian national with outstanding leadership skills, strong research achievements in earth system sciences and Himalayan geosciences, and a deep commitment to advancing science and institutional excellence.
Job highlights
- Origination Name
- Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG)
- Post Name
- Director
- Age Limit
- 58 years (for deputation/contract); 56 years (for direct recruitment)
- Post Date
- 01/11/2025
- Last Date
- 01/12/2025
- Qualification
- PhD
WIHG Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Post | Director |
| No. of Posts | 1 (One) |
| Duration of Service | 3–5 years or up to age of superannuation (whichever earlier) |
| Name of Department | Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), Dehradun |
| Mode of Application | By Post / E-mail |
| Official Website | www.wihg.res.in |
Post Details of WIHG Recruitment 2025 (Director Vacancy)
Post Name: Director
The Director role at WIHG will assume full administrative control of the institute, providing strategic leadership in designing and overseeing research programmes of national and international significance; fostering creativity and excellence; motivating scientists; building collaborations with academic and research institutions; and ensuring a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional framework in Himalayan geosciences research.
No. of Post
There is one (1) vacancy for the Director post.
Salary
Pay level: HAG Scale (Pay Level-15) with allowances as per the 7th CPC.
Educational Qualification and Other Qualifications
Essential: A Ph.D. in Sciences related to Earth System.
Desirable: Original published work of high scientific standard; recognition such as fellowships of academies, national/international awards; demonstrated professional eminence in Himalayan geosciences.
Experience
For Direct Recruitment:
Minimum 20 years of R&D experience in academic, industrial, or science & tech organisations.
At least 4 years in managerial/administrative capacity (programme planning, development, budget & finance, coordination).
R&D experience in the domain areas of WIHG.
For Deputation/Short-term Contract:Scientists/Technologists in Central/State Government/Universities/Recognised Research Institutions: holding analogous post or with 5 years regular service in Pay Level-14 or equivalent; fulfilling essential qualifications and experience for direct recruitment.
Other Eligibility Criteria of WIHG Recruitment 2025
Age Details
Direct Recruitment: Not exceeding 56 years as on 01.07.2025.
Deputation/Contract: Not exceeding 58 years on closing date of application.
Tenure / Period of Appointment
For Direct Recruitment & Deputation/Short-term Contract: 3 to 5 years or till attaining age of superannuation (presently 60 years), whichever is earlier.
Age of Superannuation
Age of retirement: 60 years or as per Govt. of India guidelines.
Application Fee Details of WIHG Recruitment 2025
No specific application fee is mentioned in the notification for this Director position.
Important Dates of WIHG Recruitment 2025 – Director Vacancy
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for receipt of applications (General) | 01.12.2025 |
| Last date for candidates from Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of J&K State, Lahaul & Spiti District & Pangi Sub Division of Chamba District (Himachal Pradesh), Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep | 15.12.2025 |
How To Apply WIHG Recruitment 2025?
Follow the steps below to apply for the Director post under WIHG Recruitment 2025:
Download the application formats (Forms I & II) from the official WIHG website.
Fill in the details completely: educational qualifications, experience, achievements, mode of recruitment preference (Direct Recruitment or Deputation/Short-term Contract or Re-employment).
Attach self-attested copies of certificates supporting age, qualifications, experience.
For Government/Autonomous/PSU employees: apply through proper channel, include No Objection Certificate (NOC), Vigilance/Integrity certificate, and last five years’ Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) or Annual Performance Assessment Reports (APARs).
Send the application by Post and/or E-mail to:
The Registrar
Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology
33, General Mahadeo Singh Road, Dehradun – 248001, Uttarakhand
E-mail: registrar@wihg.res.inSuperscribe the envelope with “Application for the post of Director, WIHG, Dehradun”.
Ensure the application reaches latest by the specified closing date (see above).
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