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Apprentice in Caf Walk in Interview Held

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Apprentice in Caf Walk in Interview Held on administered by BIRAC Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: BIRAC Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200) Cutoff Date: 20-11-2025 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-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)	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 Apprentice in Caf Walk in Interview Held on?

The sanctioned remuneration is Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200) 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 20-11-2025. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from BIRAC Authority?

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

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Obtain a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and complete mandatory registration on the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) or GeM 4.0 platform to access tender documents securely.

Participate in the pre-bid clarification meeting scheduled by BIRAC Authority to resolve technical ambiguities, submission queries, and scope clarifications within the stipulated timeframe.

Prepare and upload the two-cover bid comprising technical credentials in Cover 1 and the priced Bill of Quantities (BoQ) in Cover 2, ensuring all statutory attachments are included.

Attend the online commercial BoQ financial opening session post-technical evaluation to witness the price bid reveals and comparative rank generation among qualified bidders.

Receive and formally acknowledge the Letter of Award (LoA) issued by BIRAC Authority, followed by timely submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee for contract finalization.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

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

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	Bidders must possess a minimum average annual turnover of at least 30% of the estimated contract value over the last three consecutive financial years, backed by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	Proponents must demonstrate successful execution of similar service or manpower management projects with central or state autonomous bodies during the preceding five financial years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory statutory licenses and compliance registrations including valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and applicable labor licenses must be submitted along with the technical bid.
Statutory Benchmark	Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and recognized Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, subject to valid certificate submissions.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for engaging apprentices through walk-in interviews by BIRAC Authority requires a carefully structured financial framework under GFR 2017. Although service engagements of this nature often differ from traditional works contracts, standard commercial safeguards apply where financial outlays are involved. The estimated contract valuation must be determined based on stipend rates and administrative overheads. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) pegged at 2% of the estimated value ensures genuine bidder participation, while a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) of 3% to 5% safeguards the procuring entity against default. Tender document fees, if applicable, must remain non-refundable. Furthermore, the contract must incorporate a Liquidated Damages (LD) clause enforcing a penalty of 0.5% of the contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10%, to ensure strict adherence to timeline stipulations and administrative compliance.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contractual compliance for the BIRAC Authority engagement mandates strict adherence to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). All disputes arising from execution shall be resolved through arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue designated in New Delhi. Payments shall be processed via milestone billing linked to verified service delivery outputs and attendance reports. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months applies to service discrepancies. Additionally, an Integrity Pact must be executed to ensure transparency, anti-corruption measures, and ethical conduct throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Apprentice in Caf Walk in Interview

Are Joint Ventures (JVs) or Consortiums permitted to bid for this apprentice engagement tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted for this specific manpower and apprentice engagement procurement to maintain direct accountability with the primary bidder.

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

The EMD must be submitted either through online transfer or as an unconditional Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank in India, remaining valid for a period of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the mandatory bid validity period required from the date of technical bid opening?

All submitted bids must remain valid and open for acceptance by BIRAC Authority for a minimum period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.

Is a Price Variation Clause (PVC) applicable to the financial quotes submitted for this contract?

No Price Variation Clause is applicable. The rates quoted by the bidder shall remain firm and fixed throughout the entire duration of the contract, including any extended periods.

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 100 during the evaluation conducted by the committee to be declared technically responsive and eligible for financial opening.

Can MSME registered entities claim exemption from submitting the cost of tender documents?

Yes, MSMEs registered with NSIC or Udyam Portal are exempt from paying tender document fees and EMD, provided their registration certificate covers the specific scope of services tendered.