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Raquo Head Havaldar

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Raquo Head Havaldar administered by BCB Authority (Punjab).

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

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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 Raquo Head Havaldar?

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 BCB Authority?

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

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Obtain Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate and complete mandatory vendor onboarding on the designated GeM 4.0 or CPPP portal to acquire bidding authorization for BCB Authority.

Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit technical queries, seek scope amendments, and review addenda issued by the BCB Authority procurement committee.

Prepare and upload the two-cover bid containing comprehensive technical credentials in Cover 1 and statutory compliance documents without disclosing any commercial pricing details.

Witness the online opening of the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) for technically qualified bidders to evaluate lowest cost ranking in strict compliance with financial rules.

Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) from BCB Authority, followed by timely submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and execution of the formal contract agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

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

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	Bidders 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	Execution of similar nature projects successfully completed in the past seven years, meeting minimum threshold values of comparable single, double, or triple completed works for government entities.
Statutory Benchmark	Possession of mandatory statutory registrations including valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and a valid labor license under applicable central or state labor enactments.
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 registration.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement dossier for Raquo Head Havaldar by BCB Authority mandates rigorous financial parameters aligned with GFR 2017 and GeM frameworks. The estimated contract valuation dictates a non-refundable tender document fee, alongside a mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed strictly at 2 percent of the estimated cost to deter frivolous bidding. Upon successful award, the lowest responsive bidder must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to secure faithful execution. Furthermore, to mitigate project delays, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced, levying 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week of default, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the aggregate contract value, ensuring strict adherence to timelines.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The General Conditions of Contract mandate adherence to robust governance frameworks. Any disputes arising from the execution of the Raquo Head Havaldar contract shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, with proceedings seated locally. Payments shall proceed via milestone billing tied to verified physical progress and service delivery metrics. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months shall apply post-completion to rectify operational deficiencies at the contractor's expense. Additionally, an Integrity Pact enforced by BCB Authority ensures absolute transparency, prohibiting corrupt practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Raquo Head Havaldar

Are joint ventures or consortia permitted to bid for the Raquo Head Havaldar tender?

No, joint ventures and consortia are not permitted to bid; only single registered corporate entities or proprietary firms meeting all qualifying criteria may submit applications.

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

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, favoring BCB Authority, and must remain valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

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

All submitted bids must remain valid and irrevocable for a period of 120 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.

Is there a Price Variation Clause applicable to this service contract?

No, the contract price shall remain firm and fixed throughout the duration of the agreement, and no escalation claims on account of statutory wage revisions or material cost inflation shall be entertained.

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

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 under the Quality and Cost Based Selection or QCBS evaluation matrix defined in the tender document to qualify.

Can MSMEs registered outside the home state claim exemption from tender document fees?

Yes, MSMEs possessing a valid Udyam Registration Certificate are exempt from paying tender document fees and EMD, irrespective of their geographical location within India, per public procurement policies.