WCCB Recruitment 2026 - Apply for 12 Driver, Head Constable Posts
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), operating under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India, has published a recruitment notification to fill 12 openings on deputation. These posts cover Assistant Director / Dy.SP / ACF, Public Prosecutor, Inspector / Rangers / Customs Superintendent, Stenographer Grade-I / PA, Stenographer Grade-III, Head Constable, and Driver. Qualified officers serving in Central Government, State Governments, UTs, or Police/Forest/Customs cadres must send their application forms through proper channel via email and post by 31 October 2026.
Important Dates
| Last Date to Send Application (by Email & Post) | 31 October 2026 |
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| Assistant Director Vacancy Effective Date | 9 October 2026 |
| Assistant Director Anticipated Vacancy | November 2026 |
| Head Constable Anticipated Vacancy | December 2026 |
Application Fee
| All Applicants | Nil |
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Age Limit
| Maximum Age Limit | 56 Years as on the closing date of application receipt. |
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Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be working officers under Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, Police Departments, Forest Departments, or Customs/Revenue Intelligence who hold analogous posts regularly or have completed necessary service periods in eligible feeder grades.
- Candidates must meet the educational qualifications and possess necessary field experience in wildlife, law, investigation, administration, or driving outlined in the recruitment rules.
Salary Details
| Assistant Director / Dy.SP / ACF | Pay Matrix Level-10 (PB-3 Rs. 15,600-39,100/- + GP Rs. 5,400/-) |
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| Public Prosecutor | Pay Matrix Level-10 (PB-3 Rs. 15,600-39,100/- + GP Rs. 5,400/-) |
| Inspector / Rangers / Customs Superintendent | Pay Matrix Level-7 (PB-2 Rs. 9,300-34,800/- + GP Rs. 4,600/-) |
| Stenographer Grade-I / Personal Assistant | Pay Matrix Level-6 (PB-2 Rs. 9,300-34,800/- + GP Rs. 4,200/-) |
| Stenographer Grade-III / Head Constable | Pay Matrix Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100/-) |
| Driver | Pay Matrix Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 - 63,200/-) |
WCCB Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Assistant Director / Dy.SP / ACF | 02 |
| Public Prosecutor | 01 |
| Inspector / Rangers / Customs Superintendent | 01 |
| Stenographer Grade-I / Personal Assistant | 03 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | 02 |
| Head Constable | 01 |
| Driver | 02 |
| Total | 12 |
How to Apply for WCCB Recruitment 2026
- Go to the official website of MoEF&CC at moef.gov.in or access wccb.gov.in.
- Get the official recruitment advertisement along with the given Bio-data / Application Proforma.
- Carefully complete every required detail in the form and obtain countersignatures from your competent cadre controlling authority.
- Attach certified photocopies of APARs/ACRs covering the past 5 years together with your Vigilance Clearance, Integrity Certificate, and Major/Minor Penalty statements.
- Forward an advance scanned copy of your filled form through email as directed in the notification.
- The parent department must dispatch the physical application set via proper channel to Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) by 31 October 2026.
Important Links
Before Applying
Carefully review the official notification to check all details on eligibility criteria, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and related instructions before sending your online application.
Frequently asked questions
What is the final date to submit the WCCB application form?
Completed applications sent by email and post must reach the authorities on or before 31 October 2026.
What is the maximum age limit for these positions?
Candidates must not exceed the maximum age limit of 56 Years as on the closing date for receiving applications.
What is the application fee for WCCB recruitment?
There is no fee required, as the application fee is Nil for All Applicants.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.