AMBALA Recruitment Dossier

Empanelement of Panel Advocates

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Empanelement of Panel Advocates administered by AMBALA Authority (Uttar Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: AMBALA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Uttar Pradesh

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Official Domain: ambala.haryanapolice.gov.in | Jurisdiction: Uttar 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. 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

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Invitation of Bids for Real Time Simulator Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Invitation of Competitive Bids for Amc for Cleaning of Chancery Premises Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
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
Inviting Bids for Supply and Installation of Iot Lab 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 Empanelement of Panel Advocates?

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 2026-09-30. 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

Step 1: Vendors must complete mandatory registration on the CPPP or GeM portal using a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to access tender documents and submit queries.

Step 2: Procuring entities shall host a pre-bid clarification meeting online or offline to address prospective panel advocates' technical queries and issue necessary corrigenda.

Step 3: Bidders must upload a strict two-cover submission, separating technical credentials (qualifications, experience) and financial proposals onto the e-procurement platform securely.

Step 4: The tender evaluation committee opens the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) exclusively for bidders who successfully qualify the rigorous technical evaluation stage.

Step 5: Upon financial ranking and competent authority approval, AMBALA Authority issues the formal Letter of Award (LoA) alongside draft empanelement agreements.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Empanelement of Panel Advocates must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Annual Turnover Criteria	Bidders must demonstrate an average annual professional fee turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value over the last three consecutive financial years, supported by audited balance sheets and ITR filings.
Similar Project Execution Experience	Applicants must submit past work orders and completion certificates proving successful handling of minimum specified numbers of civil, criminal, or service matter litigation cases for government or PSU clients in the last 5 years.
Statutory Licenses and Compliance	Mandatory submission of valid PAN, GSTIN registration, Bar Council enrollment certificates, and proof of good standing from the respective Bar Association for all proposed panel advocates.
MSME and Startup Exemption	Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized Startups are exempt from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to furnishing valid UDYAM certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for the empanelement of panel advocates by AMBALA Authority requires a structured commercial evaluation aligned with GFR 2017. Given the professional nature of legal services, the estimated contract valuation is determined through standard schedule of rates or retainer ship models. While non-refundable tender document fees are kept nominal or waived as per digital governance norms, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated value is mandated to filter non-serious bidders, subject to MSME exemptions under Rule 170. Upon successful empanelement, a Performance Security / Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the contract value must be deposited to secure faithful performance. Furthermore, a Liquidated Damages (LD) clause of 0.5 percent per week, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the delayed milestone value, is enforced for unexcused delays in delivering legal opinions, drafting pleadings, or attending court hearings.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contractual compliance for the empanelement of panel advocates is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). All disputes arising out of the interpretation or execution of the agreement shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, with the sole arbitrator appointed by AMBALA Authority. Milestone billing applies strictly against verified deliverables such as filed plaints, written statements, and finalized legal opinions. The Defect Liability Period (DLP) extends throughout the operational tenure of the empanelement, holding advocates liable for professional negligence or delayed filings. Finally, an Integrity Pact is mandatory to ensure transparency, anti-corruption compliance, and ethical conduct throughout the contractual lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Empanelement of Panel Advocates

Are Joint Ventures or Consortiums eligible to apply for the empanelement of panel advocates?

No, joint ventures and consortiums are not eligible. Legal services require individual professional accountability, and empanelement is restricted to eligible individual advocates, law firms, or limited liability partnerships.

What is the acceptable format for submitting the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)?

EMD can be submitted via online electronic transfer (NEFT/RTGS), Demand Draft, or an unconditional Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank in India, valid for 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the standard bid validity period for this procurement?

The submitted bids shall remain valid for a minimum period of 180 days from the date of technical bid opening, during which bidders cannot withdraw or modify their offers.

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

No, professional fees agreed upon during empanelement and finalized in the BoQ shall remain fixed throughout the initial contract duration, with no provision for price escalation.

What is the minimum qualifying mark in the technical evaluation stage?

Bidders must secure a minimum of 70 marks out of 100 in the technical evaluation matrix, which assesses professional experience, court-wise standing, infrastructure, and domain expertise, to qualify for financial opening.

Are registered MSMEs exempted from submitting the Performance Bank Guarantee?

While MSMEs are exempted from EMD under GFR 2017 Rule 170, they are generally required to submit the full Performance Bank Guarantee (3-5 percent) upon award unless specific relaxations are granted in the tender document.