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Junior Research Fellow Jrf

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Junior Research Fellow Jrf administered by BANDA Authority (All India / Central).

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: 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. 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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Junior Research Fellow Jrf?

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

Procure a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate and complete mandatory organizational registration on the GeM and CPPP portals to access tender documents securely and submit encrypted bids.

Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to seek technical and commercial interpretations, ensuring all prospective queries are officially addressed through published corrigenda.

Compile and upload the two-cover bid comprising exhaustive technical credentials, statutory compliances, and methodological proposals without revealing any financial figures in the technical envelope.

Await the technical evaluation outcome and subsequent opening of the commercial Bill of Quantities financial cover for bidders who successfully meet all pre-qualification parameters.

Receive and formally acknowledge the Letter of Award issued by BANDA Authority, followed by immediate submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and execution of the formal agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Junior Research Fellow Jrf 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 thirty percent of the estimated contract value during the last three preceding financial years, supported by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	Submission of past work orders and satisfactory completion certificates for similar research fellowships or technical consultancy projects executed for central or state government departments or autonomous bodies.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and applicable labor licenses, reflecting absolute compliance with current Indian statutory and labor laws.
Statutory Benchmark	Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and tender fee submission pursuant to Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to valid UDYAM or DPIIT certification.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement dossier for engaging a Junior Research Fellow under BANDA Authority entails meticulous financial structuring in adherence to GFR 2017 and GeM guidelines. The contract valuation is derived from benchmarked fellowship emoluments plus institutional overheads. Bidders must remit a non-refundable tender document fee and an Earnest Money Deposit equivalent to two percent of the estimated cost to deter frivolous participation. Upon successful evaluation, the lowest responsive bidder shall furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee ranging from three to five percent of the total contract value to secure faithful performance. Furthermore, the contract incorporates a stringent Liquidated Damages clause, levying zero point five percent of the delayed milestone value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of ten percent of the aggregate contract value, ensuring strict adherence to research timelines.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle. Milestone billing is tied strictly to the successful delivery of defined research outputs and periodic progress reports. A Defect Liability Period is enforced to rectify any discrepancies in analytical data or research deliverables. Any disputes arising from the contract shall be resolved amicably, failing which matters will be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act. Additionally, an integrity pact is mandated to prevent corrupt practices and ensure ethical conduct.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Junior Research Fellow Jrf

Are Joint Ventures or Consortiums eligible to bid for this Junior Research Fellow procurement?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted to bid, as this specialized intellectual service requires individual institutional capability and direct accountability.

What is the acceptable format and validity requirement for the Earnest Money Deposit 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 minimum of forty-five days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the mandated bid validity period for this tender?

The submitted bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a period of one hundred and eighty days from the date of technical bid opening.

Is a Price Variation Clause applicable to this fellowship contract?

No Price Variation Clause is applicable. The quoted rates shall remain firm and fixed throughout the entire duration of the contract, inclusive of all statutory revisions.

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

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of seventy percent out of the total evaluation marks to be declared technically responsive and eligible for financial opening.

How will MSME exemptions be verified during the evaluation process?

MSME exemptions for EMD are verified strictly through valid UDYAM registration certificates explicitly mentioning the relevant service sector classification matching the tender scope.