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AJNIFM Cadre Recruitment Notification

Official gazetted recruitment notification for AJNIFM Cadre Recruitment Notification administered by AJNIFM Authority (West Bengal).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: AJNIFM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-13 Posting Jurisdiction: West Bengal

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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

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
Icegate	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2021-03-08
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 AJNIFM Cadre Recruitment Notification?

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 2026-08-13. 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 (CPPP) or GeM 4.0 using valid Class III Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) to access tender documents and submit queries securely.

Step 2: Attend the pre-bid clarification meeting scheduled by AJNIFM Authority to resolve ambiguities concerning recruitment deliverables, technical specifications, and evaluation parameters before deadline.

Step 3: Prepare and upload the two-cover bid containing technical credentials, statutory compliance certificates, and the financial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) separately within the stipulated portal timeline.

Step 4: Participate in the commercial BoQ financial opening session conducted online post-technical evaluation, where qualified bidders' price schedules are decrypted and evaluated for lowest cost determination.

Step 5: Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) upon successful financial clearance, followed by the timely submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and signing of the binding contract agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in AJNIFM Cadre Recruitment Notification must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Annual Turnover Criteria	The bidder must possess an average annual financial turnover of at least 30% of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, backed by audited balance sheets.
Similar Project Execution Experience	The bidding agency must have successfully executed at least three similar large-scale recruitment or examination management projects for central/state government bodies or autonomous institutions in the past five years.
Statutory Licenses and Compliance	Mandatory possession of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, labor license, and proof of non-blacklisting by any central or state government department or public sector undertaking.
MSME and Startup Exemption	Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and recognized Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and tender fee submission in accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to valid UDYOG Aadhar or DPIIT recognition.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The financial framework for the AJNIFM Cadre Recruitment Notification aligns strictly with the General Financial Rules (GFR 2017) and Public Procurement guidelines. The contract valuation reflects the comprehensive nature of recruitment lifecycle management. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2% of the estimated tender value acts as a deterrent against frivolous bids, submitted via Bank Guarantee or Demand Draft. Upon successful award, the selected agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3% to 5% of the total contract value to safeguard against default, remaining valid through the defect liability period. The tender document is made available with a nominal non-refundable processing fee to filter non-serious vendors. Furthermore, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause imposes a penalty of 0.5% of the undelivered milestone value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10% of the total contract value, ensuring strict adherence to the recruitment timelines.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contractual compliance is anchored in the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Any disputes arising from the execution of the recruitment notification shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in New Delhi. Payments are structured on milestone-based billing linked to verifiable deliverables such as application processing, computer-based test execution, and final result compilation. The Defect Liability Period (DLP) extends up to six months post-project completion to rectify any data discrepancies or reporting errors. Additionally, an Integrity Pact overseen by independent external monitors is mandatory to maintain absolute transparency and prevent corrupt practices.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — AJNIFM Cadre Recruitment Notificati

Are Joint Ventures (JV) or Consortiums eligible to bid for this recruitment notification?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are strictly prohibited from participating in this tender to maintain single-point accountability and direct contractual responsibility with the primary bidding agency.

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

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

What is the mandated bid validity period for proposals submitted under this tender?

All submitted bids must remain valid and open for acceptance by the AJNIFM Authority for a minimum period of 180 days from the last date of bid submission.

Is there a Price Variation Clause applicable during the execution of this recruitment contract?

No, the contract price shall remain firm and fixed throughout the tenure of the agreement, and no escalation on account of statutory wage revisions or inflation will be entertained.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required to proceed to the financial bid opening stage?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of a total 100 marks in the techno-commercial evaluation matrix to be declared technically qualified for financial bid opening.

Can sub-contracting of recruitment portal development or evaluation modules be permitted?

Sub-contracting of core recruitment activities is strictly prohibited unless prior explicit written approval is granted by the competent authority of AJNIFM.