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Format Walk in Interview

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Format Walk in Interview administered by BANDA Authority (West Bengal).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: BANDA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: West Bengal

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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. 25,500 - 29,200 (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

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Active Procurement Tenders by BANDA

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Jul 01 2019 P M Hospital NIT for Sweeping and Cleaning Services of P M Hos Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Jul 01 2019 Proctor Office NIT for Supply and Installation of Closed Circu Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Jul 04 2016 Central Library TENDER for Sweeping Cleaning Etc Cl 170 201	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Labour and Community Welfare 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 Format Walk in Interview?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (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 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 or CPPP portal to enable secure bidding participation.

Step 2: Attend the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting either physically or virtually to submit written queries, understand scope ambiguities, and review BANDA Authority's published addendums.

Step 3: Prepare and upload the two-cover bid comprising technical credentials, statutory compliance documents, and EMD instruments in Cover 1 within the stipulated submission deadline.

Step 4: Participate in the online financial opening of the BoQ (Cover 2) subsequent to the successful technical qualification evaluation conducted by the designated tender committee.

Step 5: Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) upon final financial concurrence, promptly submit the required PBG, and execute the comprehensive service agreement within the given timeframe.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Format Walk in Interview must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Annual Turnover Criteria	The bidder 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, interview management, or manpower outsourcing projects for government bodies or PSUs in the last seven years.
Statutory Licenses and Compliance	Mandatory submission of valid GSTIN registration, Permanent Account Number (PAN), EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable state or central labor licenses.
MSME and Startup Exemptions	Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, subject to valid UDYOG Aadhar or DPIIT certification.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement dossier for the 'Format Walk in Interview' under BANDA Authority necessitates a rigorous financial framework aligned with GFR 2017. The contract valuation must be realistically estimated based on prevailing market rates for recruitment services. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2% of the estimated cost is mandated to deter frivolous bids, payable via demand draft or bank guarantee. Upon award, the successful bidder must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3% and 5% of the total contract value to secure performance, valid through the contract tenure plus the Defect Liability Period. A nominal non-refundable tender document fee applies where applicable. Furthermore, a strict Liquidated Damages (LD) clause of 0.5% of the contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10%, is enforced to ensure timely completion of deliverables and adherence to service level agreements.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). All disputes arising out of the execution of the 'Format Walk in Interview' contract shall be resolved amicably, failing which they shall be referred to arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue at BANDA Authority jurisdiction. Payments will be disbursed based on verified milestone billing tied to successful interview deliverables. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of 12 months applies to any procedural discrepancies identified post-execution. Additionally, an Integrity Pact must be executed to ensure transparency, anti-corruption measures, and ethical conduct throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Format Walk in Interview

Are Joint Ventures (JV) or Consortiums eligible to bid for this walk-in interview management contract?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted to bid. Only single, independent legal entities meeting the pre-qualification criteria may apply.

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

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by any Scheduled Commercial Bank in India, strictly following the proforma provided in the tender document, with a minimum validity of 180 days beyond the bid submission deadline.

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

Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance by BANDA Authority for a period of not less than 120 days from the date of technical bid opening.

Does this contract include a Price Variation Clause (PVC) for inflation or wage revisions?

No, the contract prices shall remain firm and fixed throughout the duration of the agreement, and no escalation claims on account of statutory wage hikes or inflation will be entertained.

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

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of a total 100 based on the evaluation matrix specified in the tender document to qualify for financial opening.

Can micro and small enterprises claim exemption from submitting the tender document fee?

Yes, valid MSEs registered on the UDYAM portal are exempt from both the EMD and the tender document fee in accordance with public procurement policies and GFR 2017 provisions.