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Interview Notice

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Interview Notice administered by AICTE Authority (Madhya Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: AICTE Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Madhya Pradesh

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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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Ten Ida 26 Re TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Interview Notice?

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 AICTE Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain aicte.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 complete mandatory digital token registration on the GeM 4.0 portal and Central Public Procurement Portal, ensuring valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates for secure authentication.

Step 2: Prospective bidders participate in the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting hosted by AICTE Authority, submitting technical and commercial queries within stipulated timelines for formal addendum issuance.

Step 3: Bidders compile and upload the two-cover tender submission, segregating comprehensive technical credentials and statutory compliances into Cover 1, ensuring zero financial disclosures.

Step 4: Following technical evaluation, the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) financial bids of qualified vendors are opened digitally on the portal to determine the lowest evaluated compliant bidder.

Step 5: The competent authority issues the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the L1 bidder, requiring formal acceptance and PBG submission within seven consecutive days prior to contract signing.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Interview Notice must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	Bidders must possess an average annual financial turnover of at least 30% of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, substantiated by audited balance sheets and chartered accountant certificates.
Statutory Benchmark	Execution of similar nature past work orders amounting to a minimum of 40% of the estimated cost in a single order, or two orders of 30% each, successfully completed within the preceding five years for government bodies or autonomous institutions.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, Permanent Account Number, Employees Provident Fund, Employees State Insurance, and applicable labor licenses to ensure full regulatory compliance.
Statutory Benchmark	Exemption from EMD and tender fee is extended strictly to eligible Micro and Small Enterprises and startups registered with NSIC or MSME under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and Public Procurement Policy, subject to valid certificate submissions.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for the Interview Notice by the AICTE Authority operates under strict General Financial Rules (GFR 2017) and GeM guidelines. The contract valuation is determined through meticulous cost estimation. Pursuant to Rule 170 of GFR 2017, bidders must submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2% of the estimated cost, valid for 45 days beyond the final bid validity. Upon successful award, the selected agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3% to 5% of the total contract value to cover warranty and performance obligations. A nominal, non-refundable tender document fee is levied as per institutional policy. To mitigate schedule overruns, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced, levying 0.5% of the delayed contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10% of the total contract price.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is governed by General Conditions of Contract (GCC) adhering to GFR 2017 standards. Milestone-based billing is tied to tangible, verified deliverables to ensure transparent capital deployment. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months applies post-completion, safeguarding against operational anomalies. Any disputes arising from the contract shall be resolved amicably, failing which matters are referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, with proceedings held in New Delhi. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value tenders to maintain transparency, deterring corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Interview Notice

Are Joint Ventures or Consortiums eligible to participate in this AICTE Authority tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are strictly barred from bidding to ensure single-point accountability and direct contractual responsibility with the prime bidder.

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

The EMD must be submitted via an irrevocable Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank in India, structured as per the pro forma in the tender document, with a mandatory validity of 180 days from the bid opening date.

What is the standard bid validity period enforced under this procurement?

All submitted bids must remain valid and open for acceptance by the AICTE Authority for a period of 120 days from the last date of bid submission.

Does this contract incorporate a Price Variation Clause for raw material or labor cost fluctuations?

No, the contract is strictly on a fixed-price basis. Prices quoted by the bidder shall remain firm and fixed throughout the tenure of the contract without provisions for escalation.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required to clear the technical evaluation stage?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 based on the evaluation matrix covering past experience, methodology, and team competence to qualify for financial bid opening.

Can MSMEs registered under trading categories claim exemption from EMD and tender fees?

No, EMD and tender fee exemptions under GFR 2017 apply exclusively to manufacturing MSMEs and registered startups whose scope of registration directly matches the tendered services.