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The Post of Section Officer Through Limited Departmen

Official gazetted recruitment notification for The Post of Section Officer Through Limited Departmen administered by BANDA Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: BANDA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Level-11 (₹67,700 - ₹2,08,700) 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-11 (₹67,700 - ₹2,08,700)	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 The Post of Section Officer Through Limited Departmen?

The sanctioned remuneration is Level-11 (₹67,700 - ₹2,08,700) 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 BANDA Authority?

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

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Step 1: Obtain a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and complete mandatory organizational registration on the GeM 4.0 portal or Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) using authorized credentials.

Step 2: Review tender documents thoroughly and participate in the pre-bid clarification meeting hosted by BANDA Authority to resolve technical, administrative, or operational ambiguities within stipulated timelines.

Step 3: Prepare and submit the two-cover bid comprising Cover A (Technical qualifications, statutory compliances, and EMD) and Cover B (Financial BoQ) strictly before the designated electronic submission deadline.

Step 4: Attend the scheduled opening of Cover B financial bids on the portal following the successful technical evaluation and shortlisting of compliant bidders by the competent tender committee.

Step 5: Receive, review, and formally accept the Letter of Award (LoA) issued by BANDA Authority, subsequently submitting the requisite Performance Bank Guarantee to finalize contract execution.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in The Post of Section Officer Through Limited Departmen 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, supported by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	The bidder must have successfully executed similar past work orders for conducting departmental examinations or manpower recruitment services for government or autonomous bodies in the preceding five years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of valid statutory licenses and compliance registrations including GSTIN, Permanent Account Number (PAN), EPF, ESI, and applicable state or central labor licenses is compulsory.
Statutory Benchmark	Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and recognized startups are eligible for EMD and tender fee exemptions under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to valid Udyam registration.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for filling the post of Section Officer through limited departmental examination for BANDA Authority requires strict adherence to GFR 2017 and GeM financial norms. The contract valuation is determined based on administrative and operational service outlays. In line with standard public procurement, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2 percent of the estimated value must be submitted by bidders unless specifically exempted. Upon successful award, the chosen agency or internal administrative cell shall furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to secure faithful performance. Tender document fees, if applicable, remain non-refundable. To mitigate execution risks, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced, levying 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone or total contract value per week of delay, subject to a maximum ceiling of 10 percent, ensuring accountability and adherence to stipulated timelines.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance under this BANDA Authority procurement is strictly governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and GFR 2017 guidelines. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the contract shall be resolved amicably, failing which they shall be referred to arbitration under the provisions of the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Payments will be structured on milestone billing linked to verified deliverables. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) shall apply to service outputs to rectify any discrepancies. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandated to ensure transparency, competitive fairness, and the prevention of corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — The Post of Section Officer Through

Are Joint Ventures (JVs) or Consortiums eligible to bid for this departmental examination procurement?

Unless explicitly permitted in the special conditions of the tender document, joint ventures and consortiums are generally not encouraged for this specialized administrative service contract to maintain direct accountability.

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

The EMD, if submitted via Bank Guarantee, must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India in favor of BANDA Authority and must remain valid for a period of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the standard bid validity period required from the date of technical bid opening?

Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance by BANDA Authority for a minimum period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.

Does this contract include a Price Variation Clause (PVC) for the duration of the engagement?

No, the rates quoted by the successful bidder shall remain firm and fixed throughout the currency of the contract and shall not be subject to any escalation on account of statutory or market variations unless explicitly stated.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required to open the financial Bid (Cover B)?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 based on the evaluation matrix defined in the RFP to be declared technically qualified for financial bid opening.

Can the procuring entity cancel the tender process at any stage without assigning reasons?

Yes, in accordance with GFR 2017, BANDA Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, or to annul the entire bidding process at any time prior to contract award without incurring any liability.