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Jrf Purely on Contractual Basis in Icar Indian Institute Millets

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Jrf Purely on Contractual Basis in Icar Indian Institute Millets administered by BANDA Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: BANDA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹, (Level-4) 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-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

Related Active Openings under BANDA

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
The Post of Deputy Registrar English	1 Openings	₹, (Level-4)	2026-09-30
The Post of Section Officer Through Limited Departmen	1 Openings	Level-11 (₹67,700 - ₹2,08,700)	2026-09-30
Format Walk in Interview	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Helper	1 Openings	Rs. 18,000 - 19,900 (Level-1)	2026-09-30

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 Jrf Purely on Contractual Basis in Icar Indian Institute Millets?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹, (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

Complete mandatory vendor registration on the GeM portal and Central Public Procurement Portal using a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate to enable secure document upload and bid participation.

Participate in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit technical queries, seek scope refinements, and review BANDA Authority's addendums before the stipulated deadline.

Prepare and upload the two-cover bid comprising mandatory technical eligibility documents in Cover 1 and the itemized price schedule in Cover 2 without price disclosures in the technical cover.

Await the technical evaluation outcome and witness the online opening of the commercial Bill of Quantities for technically qualified bidders meeting all stringent pre-qualification parameters.

Receive the formal Letter of Award following financial evaluation, submit the required Performance Bank Guarantee, and execute the final contract agreement within the stipulated statutory timeframe.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Jrf Purely on Contractual Basis in Icar Indian Institute Millets 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, supported by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	Submission of verifiable past work orders and satisfactory completion certificates for similar research manpower outsourcing or institutional project execution services executed within the preceding five years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and a valid Labor License under applicable central or state labor legislations for manpower deployment.
Statutory Benchmark	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 submission of valid Udyam or DPIIT registration.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement dossier for engaging Junior Research Fellows on a contractual basis under BANDA Authority requires a meticulous financial structuring in alignment with GFR 2017. The estimated contract valuation is determined based on prevailing fellowship rates and institutional overheads. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated cost is mandated to ensure serious participation, while a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value must be deposited by the successful bidder to secure faithful execution. A nominal non-refundable tender document fee applies where applicable. Liquidated Damages (LD) are strictly provisioned at 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week, subject to a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the total contract value, mitigating risks of delayed deliverables or project slippages effectively.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

All contractual disputes arising out of this engagement shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue of arbitration located at the BANDA Authority jurisdiction. Payments shall be disbursed strictly based on verified milestone billing tied to satisfactory monthly progress reports and deliverables. The Defect Liability Period, if applicable to service outcomes, extends for twelve months post-completion. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact shall be executed to promote transparency, probity, and fair competition throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Jrf Purely on Contractual Basis in

Are Joint Ventures or Consortiums permitted to bid for this contractual JRF engagement?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are strictly prohibited from participating in this tender as the nature of the requirement demands direct institutional accountability and specialized manpower deployment.

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

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, framed strictly as per the pro forma provided in the tender document, 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 procurement process?

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

Does the contract incorporate a Price Variation Clause for statutory wage revisions?

Yes, price escalation linked strictly to statutory revisions in minimum wages or fellowship norms notified by the government will be accommodated through a transparent Price Variation Clause incorporated in the General Conditions of Contract.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required to proceed to the financial bid opening stage?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of a total of 100 based on the evaluation matrix covering past experience, financial strength, and methodology to be eligible for financial bid opening.

Can MSMEs registered outside the state of the procuring entity claim exemption from tender document fees?

Yes, eligible MSMEs registered with NSIC or holding a valid Udyam Registration are exempted from paying the tender document fee and EMD, in accordance with the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises.