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Positions of Junior Consultants on Contractual Basis at Fri

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Positions of Junior Consultants on Contractual Basis at Fri administered by BALLIA Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: BALLIA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 2026 Openings Remuneration: Level-8 (₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100) 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)	2026 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	2026 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Level-8 (₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100)	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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Trainee Craft	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Walk in Interview	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

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Jan 28 2020 Engineering Dept NIT for Augmentation of Water Supply System Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Kitchen Ventilation System at Mess 2 and Admin Block at Iim 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 Positions of Junior Consultants on Contractual Basis at Fri?

The sanctioned remuneration is Level-8 (₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100) 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

Register the organization on the GeM portal and CPPP using valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) to establish authorized procurement credentials and access tender documents securely.

Participate actively in the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to address ambiguities regarding the terms of reference, submission deadlines, and evaluation criteria of the tender.

Prepare and upload the two-cover bid meticulously, ensuring Cover One contains comprehensive technical credentials and Cover Two houses the unpriced financial proposals without any discrepancies.

Await the technical evaluation outcome and witness the online opening of the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) financial bids for all technically qualified responsive bidders on GeM.

Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) upon successful financial ranking, submit the required Performance Bank Guarantee, and sign the comprehensive service agreement within stipulated timelines.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Positions of Junior Consultants on Contractual Basis at Fri 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 consecutive financial years, backed by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	The bidder must have successfully executed similar consultancy or manpower deployment projects for government bodies or public sector undertakings during the past five years to prove domain competence.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory submission of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and a valid labor license under applicable Indian labor statutes to ensure absolute legal compliance.
Statutory Benchmark	Registered Micro and Small Enterprises (MSMEs) and Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, subject to valid UDYAM registration.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Junior Consultants on a contractual basis at BALLIA Authority entails a stringent financial architecture compliant with GFR 2017 and GeM standards. The estimated contract valuation must be accurately benchmarked against prevailing market rates for advisory services. A non-refundable tender document fee ensures bidder seriousness, though MSMEs may be exempt. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is mandated at 2 percent of the estimated value, submitted via Demand Draft or Bank Guarantee, deterring frivolous bids. Upon successful award, the Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) is set between 3 to 5 percent to secure faithful execution. Furthermore, the Liquidated Damages (LD) clause enforces a deduction of 0.5 percent of the contract value per week of delay, capped strictly at a maximum of 10 percent, thereby safeguarding public funds and project timelines against contractor defaults.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Any disputes arising out of the agreement shall be resolved amicably, failing which they will be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue at BALLIA. Payments will be processed through structured milestone billing upon satisfactory completion of deliverables certified by the authority. The Defect Liability Period (DLP) extends throughout the contract duration to rectify any deficiencies in consultancy outputs. An Integrity Pact must be executed to ensure transparency, prohibiting corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Positions of Junior Consultants on

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

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted to bid for this individual consultant deployment tender to ensure direct accountability and single-entity contractual responsibility.

What is the accepted format and validity requirement for the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) Bank Guarantee?

The EMD must be in the form of an Account Payee Demand Draft, Fixed Deposit Receipt, or Banker's Cheque or Bank Guarantee from a commercial bank, valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the mandatory bid validity period for this procurement process?

Bids shall remain valid for acceptance for a period of 180 days from the last date of bid submission, during which no price escalations or modifications are permitted.

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

No, the rates quoted by the consultants shall remain firm and fixed throughout the entire duration of the contract, including any approved extensions, with no provision for price variation.

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

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 based on the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Least Cost System (LCS) specified in the RFP to qualify for financial opening.

Is sub-contracting of the assigned consulting tasks allowed under the General Conditions of Contract?

Sub-contracting of any part of the scope of work is strictly prohibited without prior written approval from the competent authority of BALLIA Authority, failing which it constitutes a material breach.