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Official gazetted recruitment notification for Instagram administered by AJNIFM Authority (Delhi).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: AJNIFM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2025-08-28 Posting Jurisdiction: Delhi

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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
AJNIFM Cadre Recruitment Notification	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-13
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 Instagram?

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 2025-08-28. 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

Register the organization on the GeM portal and Central Public Procurement Portal using valid Class III Digital Signature Certificates to initiate electronic bid participation.

Attend the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical ambiguities and submit formal written queries within the stipulated timeline specified in the tender document.

Prepare and upload the two-cover system bid comprising comprehensive technical credentials in Cover One and the financial quote in Cover Two before the deadline.

Witness the online opening of commercial Bills of Quantities after the technical evaluation committee shortlists eligible bidders meeting the stringent pre-qualification parameters.

Receive the formal Letter of Award following final financial concurrence and submit the requisite Performance Bank Guarantee within the designated statutory timeframe.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

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

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	The bidder 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.
Statutory Benchmark	The agency must have successfully executed similar nature projects involving social media management or digital outreach for government or premier institutions in the past seven years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of valid statutory compliances including Goods and Services Tax registration, Permanent Account Number, Provident Fund, Employee State Insurance, and applicable labor licenses.
Statutory Benchmark	Exemptions on EMD and turnover criteria are applicable to eligible Micro and Small Enterprises and DPIIT-recognized startups under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Instagram services by AJNIFM Authority entails a robust financial structuring aligned with GFR 2017 and GeM frameworks. The estimated contract valuation must be determined via detailed market research to establish the Estimated Cost. Bidders are required to submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) equivalent to 2 percent of the estimated value to deter frivolous bids. Upon successful award, the selected agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the contract value, valid till the completion of all contractual obligations plus the Defect Liability Period. Tender document fees are governed by prevailing digital public procurement exemptions. To safeguard public exchequer interests, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is mandated, levying 0.5 percent of the contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract price.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contractual compliance is anchored in the General Conditions of Contract, enforcing strict adherence to milestone billing tied to verifiable deliverables. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for transparency. The Defect Liability Period extends for twelve months post-project completion to rectify any operational anomalies. Any disputes arising out of the contract shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in English at the designated authority location, ensuring legally binding and equitable dispute resolution.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Instagram

Are Joint Ventures permitted to bid for this Instagram procurement tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not eligible to participate. Bids must be submitted by sole proprietary firms, partnerships, or registered corporate entities meeting all criteria.

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

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

What is the standard bid validity period required under this tender?

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

Is a Price Variation Clause applicable to this contract?

No, the contract price shall remain firm and fixed throughout the tenure of the agreement, and no escalation on account of statutory or market variations shall be entertained.

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

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of a total of 100 based on the Quality and Cost Based Selection criteria defined in the RFP.

Can MSMEs claim exemption from submitting the tender document fee?

Yes, registered MSMEs holding valid Udyam registration certificates are exempt from paying tender document fees and EMD, subject to submission of relevant valid documentation.