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Downloads Faculty Staff

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Downloads Faculty Staff administered by AIIHPH Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: AIIHPH Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 17 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-01-03 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	17 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	17 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

Related Active Openings under AIIHPH

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Cancellation of Recruitment the Post of Assistant Engineer	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-13
List of Applicants and Interview Notice	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2023-01-01
List of Provisionally Eligible Candidates Interview	1 Openings	Pay Scale: s for the post of registrar (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Extension of the Last Date Submission of the Pos	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by AIIHPH

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Invitation for Expression of Interest Eoi 3rd Call Pre Qualification O Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Mandp 731 a Rgtpp 2025 26 Dated TENDER Id 2026 Hbc 542229 1	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
TENDER for Supply of 2500 Mt 43 Grade Opc at Chennai	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
M and P 739 Rgtpp 2025 26 Dated TENDER Id 2026 Hbc	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 Downloads Faculty Staff?

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 2026-01-03. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from AIIHPH Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain aiihph.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 CPPP or GeM 4.0 portal using a valid Class III Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to access tender documents and submit queries securely.

Step 2: Attend the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting hosted by AIIHPH Authority to resolve technical and commercial ambiguities before the final bid submission deadline.

Step 3: Submit the two-cover bid containing technical qualifications and compliance documents separately from the commercial financial quote to ensure impartial evaluation.

Step 4: Participate in the commercial BoQ financial opening on the portal after successful technical qualification and evaluation by the expert committee.

Step 5: Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) from AIIHPH Authority, followed by immediate submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and contract execution.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Downloads Faculty Staff 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 a minimum average annual financial turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years.
Similar Project Execution Experience	Successful completion of similar nature projects (e.g., faculty and staff portal management, data services, or IT staffing solutions) for Central/State Government departments or PSUs in the last 7 years.
Statutory Licenses and Compliance	Mandatory submission of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable labor licenses in accordance with Indian statutory regulations.
MSME and Startup Exemption	Exemption from EMD and prior turnover/experience criteria is extended to eligible Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and recognized Startups under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and Public Procurement Policy, subject to meeting quality and technical specifications.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement dossier for 'Downloads Faculty Staff' under AIIHPH Authority mandates strict adherence to the General Financial Rules (GFR 2017) and GeM 4.0 guidelines. The estimated contract valuation must factor in comprehensive cost components. In compliance with Rule 170, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated value is mandatory, payable via demand draft, banker cheque, or bank guarantee. Upon successful award, the selected vendor must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 percent and 5 percent of the total contract value to secure performance commitments. Tender document fees are waived as per government e-marketplace norms for micro and small enterprises. Furthermore, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is integrated, levying 0.5 percent of the contract price per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract value, ensuring timely completion and accountability.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contractual compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). All disputes arising out of or in connection with the contract shall be resolved amicably, failing which they shall be referred to arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue at Kolkata. Milestone billing is structured strictly against verified deliverables and service level agreements (SLAs). A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of 12 months applies post-acceptance, during which the vendor must rectify discrepancies without additional cost. Additionally, an Integrity Pact is mandatory to ensure transparency and prevent corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Downloads Faculty Staff

Are Joint Ventures (JVs) or Consortiums eligible to bid for this tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted to bid for this specific procurement to ensure single-entity accountability and direct contractual compliance with AIIHPH Authority.

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

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by any scheduled commercial bank in India, strictly adhering to the proforma provided in the tender document, and must remain valid for a period of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the standard bid validity period for this procurement?

Bids submitted must remain valid and open for acceptance by AIIHPH Authority for a period of 180 days from the last date of bid submission.

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

No, the contract is based on a fixed-price model. Prices quoted by the successful bidder shall remain firm and fixed throughout the tenure of the contract, inclusive of all statutory taxes and duties.

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

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 in the QCBS (Quality and Cost Based Selection) evaluation matrix to qualify for the opening of their commercial financial bids.

How are MSME exemptions verified during the technical evaluation?

MSME bidders must submit a valid Udyam Registration Certificate indicating manufacturing or service categories relevant to the tender scope, which is verified online through the government database during the preliminary evaluation stage.