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Helper

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Helper administered by BANDA Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: BANDA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 18,000 - 19,900 (Level-1) 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	Rs. 18,000 - 19,900 (Level-1)	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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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
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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 Helper?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 18,000 - 19,900 (Level-1) 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

Complete mandatory vendor registration on the GeM portal using a valid Class III Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), verifying organizational credentials, and mapping authorized signatories for the BANDA Authority tender.

Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit written technical or commercial queries, ensuring complete transparency and alignment with the tender scope before final bid submission.

Prepare and upload the two-cover bid, segregating mandatory pre-qualification documents, statutory compliances, and technical credentials into Cover One, while keeping financial parameters completely isolated.

Await the technical evaluation outcome and subsequent opening of the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) financial cover for technically qualified bidders on the e-procurement portal.

Receive, review, and formally accept the Letter of Award (LoA) issued by BANDA Authority, followed by timely submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and execution of the formal agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

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

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	Bidders must demonstrate a minimum 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	Satisfactory completion of similar manpower supply or service execution works of comparable magnitude for government departments or autonomous bodies during the preceding seven financial years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and a valid Labor License under the Contract Labour Act, along with unblemished compliance records.
Statutory Benchmark	Exemption from EMD and tender fee is permissible for eligible Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and Startups registered with the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) or Ministry of MSME, pursuant to Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The contract valuation for deploying 'Helper' personnel under BANDA Authority is determined through comprehensive market rate analysis and statutory minimum wage guidelines, ensuring compliance with GFR 2017. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is strictly set at 2 percent of the estimated tender value to deter frivolous bidders, while successful tenderers must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to safeguard against default. Tender document fees are kept non-refundable as per institutional norms. Furthermore, to enforce strict execution timelines and accountability, a robust Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is integrated, levying a penalty of 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week of delay, subject to a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the total contract price.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

All contractual disputes arising from the execution of the Helper services for BANDA Authority shall be resolved amicably, failing which they will be referred to a sole arbitrator appointed in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Payments will be disbursed based on verified milestone billing tied to monthly attendance and output sheets. The Defect Liability Period (DLP) mandates service rectification standards for a duration of twelve months post-completion. Additionally, an Integrity Pact is strictly enforced to maintain transparency, prohibiting corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Helper

Are Joint Ventures (JVs) or Consortiums eligible to bid for the Helper contract?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted to bid for this manpower service tender. Only single, registered legal entities meeting all pre-qualification criteria may apply directly.

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

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, favoring 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 for this tender?

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.

Is a Price Variation Clause (PVC) applicable to this manpower contract?

Yes, a Price Variation Clause linked strictly to statutory revisions in minimum wages notified by the Central or State Government (whichever is higher) will apply during the contract tenure.

What is the minimum technical evaluation score required to qualify for financial bid opening?

Bidders must secure a minimum qualifying technical score of 70 marks out of 100 based on past experience, financial strength, and operational methodology parameters defined in the RFP.

Can the procuring entity extend the deadline for bid submission?

Yes, BANDA Authority reserves the right to extend the bid submission deadline by issuing a formal corrigendum on the GeM portal if deemed necessary due to administrative reasons.