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Invited Forest Guard Sports Quota Recruitment

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Invited Forest Guard Sports Quota Recruitment administered by APERC Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: APERC Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: and other terms and conditions are the same as indicated at (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 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	and other terms and conditions are the same as indicated at (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 APERC

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Applicants Are Invited the Post of Srf Yp Ii and Yp I Purely on a Cont	1 Openings	\| Application Form \| (Level-4)	2026-03-05
Applicants Are Invited the Post of Srf Yp Ii Two Position Purely on Co	1 Openings	Based on the relevant work experience and the interview perf (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Applicants Are Invited the Post of Srf Yp Ii Yp I Purely on a Contract	1 Openings	₹37,000 (Level-4)	2025-11-30
Forms and Details of Post	1 Openings	of Rs (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by APERC

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Inviting TENDER for 039 Hiring of Vehicles Maruti Swift Dzire 039	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Inviting TENDER for Hiring of Vehicles	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Inviting TENDER for Laundry Services	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Jan 15 2018 Dept of Social Work TENDER for Full Hd Camcorder	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 Invited Forest Guard Sports Quota Recruitment?

The sanctioned remuneration is and other terms and conditions are the same as indicated at (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 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from APERC Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain aperc.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 register on the CPPP/GeM portal using a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to access tender documents, submit queries, and upload encrypted bid files securely within the stipulated timeline.

Step 2: Participate in the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting either physically or virtually to resolve ambiguities concerning recruitment parameters, evaluation metrics, and contractual obligations before final bid submission.

Step 3: Upload the two-cover system bid comprising Cover A containing technical credentials, statutory compliance documents, and EMD, alongside Cover B containing the unpriced financial bid as per the tender stipulations.

Step 4: Following technical evaluation and shortlisting, the commercial BoQ financial bids of qualified vendors are opened electronically on the portal to determine the lowest evaluated compliant bidder (L1).

Step 5: The procuring entity issues the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the L1 vendor, who must accept the terms, submit the required PBG, and sign the formal contract agreement to commence execution.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Invited Forest Guard Sports Quota Recruitment 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 bidder must have successfully executed similar recruitment management, sports event coordination, or manpower assessment projects for government or autonomous bodies in the past seven years.
Statutory Licenses and Compliance	Mandatory submission of valid GSTIN registration, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable state or central Labor Licenses to ensure strict adherence to labor laws.
MSME and Startup Exemption	Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized Startups are exempted from EMD and prior turnover requirements under 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 Invited Forest Guard Sports Quota Recruitment by APERC Authority is structured to ensure stringent fiscal discipline in compliance with GFR 2017. The estimated contract value mandates a non-refundable tender document fee to offset administrative processing overheads. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2% of the estimated value is mandatory to deter unserious bidders, fully compliant with Rule 170. Upon successful evaluation, the L1 vendor must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3% to 5% of the total contract value to safeguard against default risks. Furthermore, a rigorous Liquidated Damages (LD) clause stipulates a penalty of 0.5% of the delayed milestone value per week of delay, capped strictly at a maximum of 10% of the aggregate contract price, ensuring adherence to execution timelines.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Any disputes arising out of the recruitment execution shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue designated at the APERC Authority headquarters. Milestone billing shall apply upon successful completion of designated recruitment phases, subject to verification. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months shall apply post-completion to rectify any administrative or procedural discrepancies. Additionally, an Integrity Pact executed between APERC Authority and the bidders guarantees transparency and eliminates corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Invited Forest Guard Sports Quota R

Are Joint Ventures or Consortiums allowed to participate in this recruitment tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted. Bidders must participate as single legal entities to maintain clear accountability for service delivery.

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

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

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

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

Does the contract include a Price Variation Clause (PVC) for inflation adjustments?

No, the contract is based on firm and fixed pricing. No price escalation on account of statutory wage revisions, inflation, or operational costs will be entertained during the contract tenure.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required to open financial bids?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 based on the QCBS evaluation matrix defined in the tender document to be eligible for financial bid opening.

How are MSME exemptions applied to the tender document fee and EMD?

Registered MSMEs and startups holding valid certificates for the specific scope of work are fully exempt from paying the EMD and tender document fee as per GFR 2017 guidelines.