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Icegate

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Icegate administered by AJNIFM Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: AJNIFM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2021-03-08 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	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	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 AJNIFM

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Head Havaldar	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2021-08-03
AJNIFM Cadre Recruitment Notification	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-13
Instagram	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2025-08-28
Interview Notice	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by AJNIFM

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
RFP Ida 25 8211 RFP for Setting Up of Project Management Unit Pmu	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Conditions Mentioned in NIT and Sbd Are Updated Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Proposed Construction of 500 Seater Auditorium in Srimanta Sankardev Ka Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Conditions Mentioned in NIT and Sbd Are Updated 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 Icegate?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) 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 2021-03-08. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from AJNIFM Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain ajnifm.ac.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 4.0 using valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates to access tender documents and initiate bid preparation workflows securely.

Step 2: Interested bidders shall submit written queries within the stipulated timeframe and participate in the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting organized by the AJNIFM Authority to resolve technical ambiguities.

Step 3: Bidders must upload a comprehensive two-cover bid comprising mandatory technical credentials in Cover One and the unpriced compliance matrix, strictly avoiding financial disclosures.

Step 4: Following technical evaluation, the commercial BoQ and financial bids of technically qualified vendors are opened electronically on the portal for comparative price evaluation.

Step 5: The lowest evaluated responsive bidder is issued the formal Letter of Award by AJNIFM Authority, prompting submission of the PBG and execution of the final contract agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Icegate 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	The vendor must have successfully executed similar IT infrastructure or customs portal integration projects valued at significant thresholds during the preceding seven financial years.
Statutory Licenses and Compliance	Mandatory possession of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI registrations, and valid labor licenses under applicable Indian statutory labor laws without any history of blacklisting.
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 Public Procurement Policy, subject to valid MSE/DPIIT certification.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Icegate by AJNIFM Authority is structured with a robust commercial framework aligned with GFR 2017 and GeM 4.0 guidelines. The estimated contract valuation is protected by a mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) pegged at 2 percent of the estimated value to deter frivolous bidders. Upon successful award, the selected agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value, valid until the completion of all contractual obligations including the defect liability period. Tender document fees are kept non-refundable in accordance with standard financial norms, though MSMEs may qualify for exemptions. To safeguard project timelines, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is instituted, levying 0.5 percent of the contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract value.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contractual compliance is governed by General Conditions of Contract, incorporating milestone-based billing linked to verifiable deliverables. A Defect Liability Period is enforced to rectify any post-implementation anomalies. Dispute resolution adheres strictly to the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, designating an independent sole arbitrator mutually appointed by both parties, with proceedings held in the jurisdiction of the procuring entity. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value tenders to ensure absolute transparency, preventing corrupt practices, bribery, and collusion throughout the lifecycle of the Icegate implementation project.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Icegate

Are Joint Ventures or Consortiums eligible to bid for the Icegate tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted to bid for this tender. The bidding entity must participate as a single prime contractor meeting all technical and financial criteria independently.

What is the acceptable format for the Earnest Money Deposit bank guarantee?

The EMD can be submitted via online electronic transfer to the designated bank account of AJNIFM Authority or as an irrevocable Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank in India, valid for 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the mandatory bid validity period for this procurement?

The bids shall remain valid and open for acceptance for a period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening, during which no price escalations are permitted.

Is a Price Variation Clause applicable to this contract?

Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the special conditions of the contract, the quoted prices shall remain firm and fixed throughout the tenure of the contract and not subject to any escalation.

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 during the Quality and Cost Based Selection or QCBS technical evaluation matrix to qualify for the opening of their commercial financial BoQ.

How are statutory tax deductions handled during milestone billing?

Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) for Income Tax, GST, and other statutory levies will be strictly deducted from every running bill raised by the contractor in accordance with prevailing Indian tax laws.