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Answer Key the Written Test to the Post of Scientific Assistant Condu

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Answer Key the Written Test to the Post of Scientific Assistant Condu administered by AMBALA Authority (Himachal Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: AMBALA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2023-01-20 Posting Jurisdiction: Himachal Pradesh

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Official Domain: ambala.haryanapolice.gov.in | Jurisdiction: Himachal Pradesh

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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

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Invitation of Competitive Bids for Maintenance of Green Areas Garden at Q Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Answer Key the Written Test to the Post of Scientific Assistant Condu?

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 2023-01-20. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from AMBALA Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain ambala.haryanapolice.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Procure a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and complete mandatory vendor registration on the GeM 4.0 portal or Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) to access tender documents securely.

Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit written queries regarding scope ambiguities, evaluation parameters, and submission deadlines for formal authority review.

Prepare and upload the two-cover bid meticulously, ensuring Cover-A contains comprehensive technical credentials, statutory compliances, and EMD, while Cover-B houses the priced BoQ.

Await the technical evaluation summary and subsequent opening of the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) for technically qualified bidders meeting all stringent evaluation thresholds.

Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) upon successful financial ranking, followed by timely submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and execution of the contract agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Answer Key the Written Test to the Post of Scientific Assistant Condu must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	The bidder must demonstrate an average annual financial turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three preceding financial years, duly certified by a chartered accountant.
Statutory Benchmark	The bidder must have successfully executed similar past work orders for answer key preparation, recruitment testing, or assessment services for government bodies or autonomous institutions in the last five years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of statutory licenses including valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and compliance certificates under applicable labor and professional assessment regulations.
Statutory Benchmark	Exemptions from EMD and tender fee are extended to eligible Micro and Small Enterprises (MSMEs) and Startups recognized by DPIIT, strictly pursuant to Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for the Answer Key preparation for the Scientific Assistant post under AMBALA Authority requires stringent financial structuring under GFR 2017. The estimated contract valuation dictates a 2 percent Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) to deter frivolous bidders, refundable post technical evaluation. Successful execution mandates a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) of 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value, valid until the completion of the defect liability period. A nominal non-refundable tender document fee may be levied as per state procurement guidelines. Liquidated damages (LD) are strictly enforced at 0.5 percent of the undelivered milestone value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract value, safeguarding public exchequer timelines and ensuring strict adherence to examination secrecy and delivery schedules.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance under AMBALA Authority is governed by General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the contract shall be resolved amicably, failing which it shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Milestone billing shall apply strictly upon successful, error-free delivery of phased answer keys and evaluation reports. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of 90 days post-result declaration is enforced to rectify any discrepancies. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory to ensure transparency, anti-corruption compliance, and ethical conduct throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Answer Key the Written Test to the

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

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted to bid for this tender to maintain strict accountability, data confidentiality, and direct contractual liability.

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

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a Scheduled Commercial Bank in India, strictly adhering to the pro forma provided in the tender document, with a validity extending 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

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

Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 120 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.

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

No, the contract is strictly based on a fixed-price model. Rates quoted shall remain firm and fixed throughout the currency of the contract without any escalation provisions.

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 based on the pre-defined evaluation matrix to qualify for the commercial BoQ opening stage.

How are discrepancies handled between numerical and word figures in the financial bid?

In the event of a discrepancy, the amount expressed in words shall prevail over the numerical figures for evaluation and contract award purposes.