AICTE Recruitment Dossier

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Official gazetted recruitment notification for Download the Api administered by AICTE Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: AICTE Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹8800-209200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2025-05-19 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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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	₹8800-209200 (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 Download the Api?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹8800-209200 (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 2025-05-19. 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

Complete mandatory digital token registration and organizational profile mapping on the GeM 4.0 and CPPP portals, ensuring valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates for authorized representatives.

Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit technical queries regarding API documentation, endpoints, and integration constraints within the stipulated timeline.

Compile and upload the two-cover bid submission, meticulously separating comprehensive technical credentials in Cover One and the unpriced compliance matrices without revealing commercial figures.

Await technical qualification results before the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) financial opening takes place on the portal for all technically responsive bidders.

Receive and formally acknowledge the Letter of Award (LoA) issued by the AICTE Authority, followed by the timely submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee to execute the contract.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

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

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	Bidders must demonstrate a minimum average annual financial turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, backed by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	Submission of verifiable past work orders proving successful execution of similar API development, integration, or software deployment projects for government bodies or central autonomous institutions.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of valid statutory licenses and registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and applicable labor licenses in compliance with current Indian regulatory frameworks.
Statutory Benchmark	Exemption from EMD and tender fee requirements for qualifying Micro and Small Enterprises (MSMEs) and recognized Startups, strictly governed under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement dossier for acquiring the API integration services under the AICTE Authority establishes a robust commercial framework aligned with GFR 2017 guidelines. The estimated contract value dictates an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed strictly at 2 percent of the estimated cost to deter frivolous bidding, submitted via bank guarantee or electronic transfer. Upon successful award, the selected service provider must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to secure uncompromised project execution. Tender document fees are structured transparently, adhering to digital governance norms. Furthermore, to mitigate project slippages, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced, levying 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week of delay, subject to a maximum ceiling cap of 10 percent of the aggregate contract price.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is anchored by General Conditions of Contract (GCC) enforcing rigorous milestone-based billing linked directly to verifiable deliverables. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months mandates prompt rectification of any API bugs, downtime, or security vulnerabilities post-deployment. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the contract shall be resolved amicably through conciliation, failing which matters will be referred to a sole arbitrator appointed in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in New Delhi. Additionally, an Integrity Pact is strictly enforced to ensure absolute transparency and ethical conduct throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Download the Api

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

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are strictly not permitted to bid. Only single, registered legal entities meeting all pre-qualification criteria are allowed to participate.

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

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

What is the mandatory bid validity period required for this procurement process?

All submitted bids must remain valid, open, and irrevocable for a minimum period of 180 days from the scheduled last date of bid submission.

Does the contract incorporate a Price Variation Clause (PVC) for inflation?

No, the contract price shall remain firm, fixed, and locked throughout the entire duration of the project implementation and maintenance phases, with no provision for price escalation.

What is the qualifying technical score threshold during evaluation?

Bidders must secure a minimum qualifying technical score of 75 marks out of a total 100 under the Quality and Cost Based Selection or QCBS evaluation matrix to qualify for financial bid opening.

How are MSME exemptions applied regarding prior experience criteria?

While MSMEs and Startups are exempted from EMD and turnover thresholds per GFR 2017 Rule 170, prior experience criteria may only be relaxed subject to competent authority approval if technical competence is proven.