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Group B & C Non-Gazetted Screening & Examination Schedule

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Group B & C Non-Gazetted Screening & Examination Schedule administered by Central Admissions & Recruitment Board (Kerala).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: Central Admissions & Recruitment Board Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Kerala

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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	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (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 Group B & C Non-Gazetted Screening & Examination Schedule?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (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 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from Central Admissions & Recruitment Board?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain admissions.itiharyana.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 (CPPP) or GeM 4.0 portal using valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) to access tender documents and decryption tokens.

Step 2: Prospective bidders shall submit written queries within the stipulated timeframe, followed by participation in the pre-bid clarification meeting hosted by the Central Admissions and Recruitment Board.

Step 3: Bidders must upload a two-cover bid comprising Cover A (technical credentials, statutory compliances, and EMD) and Cover B (financial BoQ) on the portal before the submission deadline.

Step 4: Following technical evaluation, the financial bids (BoQ) of technically qualified bidders are opened online, and the lowest responsive bidder (L1) is identified for further financial scrutiny.

Step 5: Post financial concurrence and negotiation if mandated, the Central Admissions and Recruitment Board issues the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful agency for contract execution.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Group B & C Non-Gazetted Screening & Examination Schedule must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	Bidders must demonstrate an average annual financial turnover of at least 30% of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, supported by audited balance sheets and chartered accountant certificates.
Statutory Benchmark	The agency must possess verifiable experience of successfully executing similar large-scale recruitment, screening, or examination management projects for government, autonomous, or public sector undertakings in the past seven years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory submission of statutory registrations including valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and applicable labor licenses, alongside a clean track record free from blacklisting by any central or state government entity.
Statutory Benchmark	In accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises, registered MSMEs and Startups are exempted from EMD submission, provided valid UAM or UDYAM certificates are submitted.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for the Group B and C Non-Gazetted Screening and Examination Schedule by the Central Admissions and Recruitment Board is structured in strict compliance with GFR 2017 and GeM 4.0 guidelines. The contract valuation dictates financial security measures, including a mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2% of the estimated cost to deter frivolous bids. Upon successful award, the selected vendor must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3% to 5% of the total contract value to safeguard against execution default. Tender document fees are kept nominal and non-refundable where applicable, aligning with digital procurement transparency. Furthermore, to ensure strict adherence to project timelines for examination execution, a robust Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced, levying a penalty of 0.5% of the delayed milestone value per week of default, subject to a maximum ceiling of 10% of the total contract price.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC), mandating strict adherence to milestone billing tied to examination deliverables. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) applies to post-exam data processing and result integrity. Any disputes arising from the contract shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue at the procuring entity's headquarters. Additionally, an Integrity Pact is mandatory to ensure transparency and prevent corrupt practices.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Group B & C Non-Gazetted Screen

Are Joint Ventures or Consortiums permitted to participate in this tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are strictly prohibited. The bidding entity must independently meet all technical and financial pre-qualification criteria.

What is the acceptable format and validity required for the Earnest Money Deposit Bank Guarantee?

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, drawn in favour of the Central Admissions and Recruitment Board, and remain valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the standard bid validity period for this procurement?

The bids shall remain valid for acceptance for a period of 180 days from the last date of bid submission, during which no price escalations are permitted.

Does this contract include a Price Variation Clause (PVC)?

No, the contract is based on a fixed-price model. Rates quoted by the successful bidder shall remain firm and fixed throughout the execution of the examination schedule.

What is the qualifying benchmark for technical evaluation under the QCBS method?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 during the technical evaluation phase to qualify for the opening of their financial commercial bids.

How are MSME exemptions applied regarding the tender document fee?

Eligible MSMEs and startups registered with NSIC or the Ministry of MSME are exempt from paying the tender document fee and EMD, subject to the submission of valid certification.