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Position of Research Associate Under Department of Mechanical

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Position of Research Associate Under Department of Mechanical administered by BALLIA Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: BALLIA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Level-3 (₹21,700 - ₹69,100) 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	Level-3 (₹21,700 - ₹69,100)	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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Position of Research Associate Under Department of Mechanical?

The sanctioned remuneration is Level-3 (₹21,700 - ₹69,100) 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 BALLIA Authority?

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

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Bidders must register on the CPPP or GeM 4.0 portal using a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate to access tender documents, acknowledge scope, and initiate the online submission process seamlessly.

Prospective research agencies must participate in the pre-bid clarification meeting to resolve ambiguities regarding mechanical department deliverables, submission formats, and qualification parameters before the designated cutoff date.

Participants are required to upload the two-cover technical bid comprising comprehensive methodology, researcher CVs, past credentials, and statutory compliance documents without revealing any commercial pricing details.

Following technical qualification, the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) financial bids of responsive bidders are opened online to evaluate the lowest responsive evaluated financial quote transparently.

BALLIA Authority issues the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the L1 successful bidder, requiring formal acceptance, submission of PBG, and execution of the contract agreement within the stipulated timeframe.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Position of Research Associate Under Department of Mechanical must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	Bidders must demonstrate an average annual financial turnover of a minimum of 30 percent of the estimated contract value over the last three consecutive financial years, backed by audited balance sheets and profit loss statements.
Statutory Benchmark	The bidding entity must have successfully executed similar academic research projects or technical consultancy assignments for government, PSU, or premier educational institutions within the past seven years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory submission of statutory registrations including valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and applicable labor licenses to ensure absolute compliance with statutory laws governing personnel deployment.
Statutory Benchmark	In accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises, registered MSMEs and Startups are exempted from EMD submission upon producing valid UDYAM certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for the Position of Research Associate Under Department of Mechanical by BALLIA Authority requires strict adherence to GFR 2017 and GeM 4.0 financial frameworks. The contract valuation must be determined based on benchmarked academic remuneration and institutional research standards. In compliance with standard public procurement norms, the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is pegged at 2 percent of the estimated contract value to deter frivolous bids. Upon successful selection, the chosen entity must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to safeguard institutional interests against non-performance. A nominal non-refundable tender document fee may be levied as per organizational policy, though MSMEs are exempted. Furthermore, Liquidated Damages (LD) are strictly enforced at 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week, subject to a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the total contract price, ensuring time-bound and accountable execution of academic deliverables.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC), mandating strict adherence to milestone-based billing linked to verified research outputs. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) applies to correct any analytical or documentation discrepancies identified post-submission. To maintain transparency, an Integrity Pact is enforced, binding both BALLIA Authority and the agency against corrupt practices. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this contract shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in Ballia, and the language of arbitration shall be English.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Position of Research Associate Unde

Are Joint Ventures or Consortiums eligible to bid for this research associate contract?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted. The bidding entity must independently satisfy all technical and financial eligibility criteria to ensure direct accountability.

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

The EMD can be submitted via online transfer or through an irrevocable Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank in India, valid for at least 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

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

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

Is there a Price Variation Clause applicable to this contract?

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

What is the qualifying benchmark score in the technical evaluation stage?

Bidders must secure a minimum qualifying technical score of 70 marks out of 100 based on methodology, researcher expertise, and past experience to be shortlisted for financial opening.

How are MSME exemptions applied regarding tender document fees and EMD?

Micro and Small Enterprises registered with NSIC or holding a UDYAM registration certificate are exempt from paying EMD and tender document fees, subject to submission of valid certificates.