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8th Central Pay Commission Cadre Restructuring Advisory

Official gazetted recruitment notification for 8th Central Pay Commission Cadre Restructuring Advisory administered by 7th & 8th Pay Commission Cadre Authority (Meghalaya).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: 7th & 8th Pay Commission Cadre Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹25,000 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-01-01 Posting Jurisdiction: Meghalaya

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7th & 8th Pay Commission Cadre Authority

Official Domain: 8cpc.gov.in | Jurisdiction: Meghalaya

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	₹25,000 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for 8th Central Pay Commission Cadre Restructuring Advisory?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹25,000 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-01-01. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from 7th & 8th Pay Commission Cadre Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain 8cpc.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Step 1: Vendors must register on the Central Public Procurement Portal and GeM using valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates to access tender documents, decrypt files, and upload bids securely.

Step 2: Convene the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting online to address prospective bidders' queries regarding terms of reference, data security protocols, and scope modifications, issuing formal corrigenda if required.

Step 3: Submit the two-cover system bid concurrently, ensuring Cover 1 contains comprehensive technical credentials, methodology, and compliance matrices, while Cover 2 remains restricted to the commercial BoQ.

Step 4: Conduct the technical evaluation committee review, followed by the financial opening of technically qualified bids on the GeM portal to determine the lowest evaluated responsive bidder.

Step 5: Issue the formal Letter of Award to the successful L1 bidder upon successful verification of original documents, submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee, and signing of the contract agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in 8th Central Pay Commission Cadre Restructuring Advisory must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Annual Turnover Criteria	Bidders must possess an average annual financial turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, supported by audited balance sheets.
Similar Project Execution Experience	Successful completion of at least three similar advisory projects involving public sector pay revision, cadre restructuring, or administrative reforms for central or state governments, each valued not less than 40 percent of the estimated cost.
Statutory Licenses and Compliance	Mandatory possession of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and compliance records under applicable Indian labor and commercial laws as of the bid submission date.
MSME and Startup Exemptions	Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to furnishing valid UDYAM or DPIIT certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for the 8th Central Pay Commission Cadre Restructuring Advisory requires stringent financial structuring under GFR 2017 and GeM guidelines. The estimated contract valuation must factor in high-level actuarial, economic, and administrative consultancy inputs. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2 percent of the estimated value acts as a deterrent against non-serious bidders, accepted via bank guarantee or e-payment. Upon successful award, the selected consultant must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value, valid until 60 days beyond the completion of all contractual obligations. Tender document fees are generally waived on GeM or kept nominal. Liquidated damages (LD) are strictly enforced at 0.5 percent of the undelivered milestone value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract price, ensuring timely delivery of sensitive national policy recommendations.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) of GFR 2017. Milestone billing is tied to specific deliverables such as interim reports, stakeholder consultation summaries, and the final 8th CPC advisory report. The Defect Liability Period extends for 12 months post-acceptance to rectify analytical or data discrepancies. An Integrity Pact, overseen by independent external monitors, is mandatory for transparency. Any disputes arising out of the interpretation or execution of the contract shall be referred to sole arbitration in New Delhi under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings conducted in English.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — 8th Central Pay Commission Cadre Re

Are Joint Ventures or Consortiums eligible to bid for this advisory tender?

Yes, Joint Ventures are permitted provided a formal MoU is submitted, and the lead member meets at least 60 percent of the financial and technical eligibility criteria.

What is the acceptable format and validity requirement for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, favoring the procuring entity, and must remain valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the standard bid validity period for this high-value procurement?

The submitted bids must remain valid for acceptance for a period of 180 days from the date of the technical bid opening.

Is a Price Variation Clause applicable to this consultancy contract?

No, the contract price is strictly fixed and firm throughout the tenure of the assignment, and no escalation on account of inflation, statutory wage revisions, or forex fluctuations shall be entertained.

What is the qualifying technical score threshold required for financial bid opening?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 75 marks out of 100 under the Quality and Cost Based Selection framework to be eligible for the commercial bid opening stage.

Can sub-contracting of core advisory tasks be permitted under this contract?

Sub-contracting of core cadre restructuring advisory deliverables is strictly prohibited. Minor specialized inputs require prior written approval from the procuring entity.