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 Bachelor's degree in any of the natural sciences.

It also accommodates officers working in National Parks/ Wildlife Sanctuaries and universities of India and Foreign nationals, including SAARC countries, having a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Forestry/ Natural Resource Management (NRM) with proficiency in English.

The candidate should not be more than 45 years of age as of September 1, 2022. In exceptional cases, Director WII may relax the age limit subject to physical fitness.

This Course is available in Post-Graduate Diploma Course in Advanced Wildlife Management

SAARC countries candidates -

The cost of training will be Rs 13,53,990/- (Rupees thirteen lakh fifty-three thousand nine hundred ninety 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 -

The cost of training for the foreign candidate will be the US $ 24,805/- excluding training allowance and to & fro travel expenses. The training and/or out-of-pocket allowance and to & fro fare to 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.