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Project Associate Ii P 8252 Interview Held

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Project Associate Ii P 8252 Interview Held on administered by BIRAC Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: BIRAC Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 20-03-2026 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 Project Associate Ii P 8252 Interview Held on?

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 20-03-2026. 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

Step 1: Vendors must register their organizational profile on the Central Public Procurement Portal or GeM 4.0 using valid Class III Digital Signature Certificates for secure authentication and token validation.

Step 2: Prospective bidders must attend the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to resolve technical ambiguities, submit written queries, and review addendums issued by the BIRAC Authority procurement committee.

Step 3: Bidders are required to compile and upload a comprehensive two-cover bid, segregating unpriced technical credentials and statutory compliances from financial components into designated portal sections.

Step 4: Following technical evaluation, the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) financial bids of qualified vendors are opened electronically to determine the lowest evaluated responsive bidder.

Step 5: The competent authority issues the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful bidder, initiating the mandatory acceptance timeline and subsequent contract agreement execution.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Project Associate Ii P 8252 Interview Held on must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Annual Turnover Criteria	Bidders must possess 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.
Similar Project Execution Experience	The vendor must have successfully executed similar manpower deployment or technical project associate services for Central or State Ministries, Autonomous Bodies, or Public Sector Undertakings in the past seven years.
Statutory Licenses and Compliance	Mandatory possession of valid GSTIN, Permanent Account Number, EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable state or central labor licenses is compulsory for qualification.
MSME and Startup Exemption	Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized Startups are exempted from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and Public Procurement Policy, subject to furnishing valid UDYOG Aadhar or DPIIT certification.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement dossier for engaging Project Associate II under BIRAC Authority follows standard GFR 2017 and GeM financial norms. The estimated contract valuation is assessed based on manpower outsourcing benchmarks. In compliance with financial regulations, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated value is mandated to deter frivolous bids, payable via demand draft or bank guarantee. Upon successful award, the selected vendor must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to secure performance obligations. Tender document fees are waived as per Government of India directives to promote ease of doing business. Furthermore, a strict Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is embedded, levying 0.5 percent of the contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent, ensuring timely project execution and accountability.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract, incorporating milestone-based billing linked to verified timesheets and deliverables. The Defect Liability Period spans twelve months from the date of final service acceptance. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the contract shall be settled amicably, failing which matters shall be referred to sole arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, with proceedings held in New Delhi. Additionally, an Integrity Pact executed between the BIRAC Authority and the bidder enforces transparency, prohibiting corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Project Associate Ii P 8252 Intervi

Are Joint Ventures or Consortiums permitted to participate in this manpower outsourcing tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are strictly prohibited from bidding for this individual professional service contract to ensure direct accountability and single-entity liability.

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

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, strictly conforming to the proforma provided in the tender document, with a validity extending 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

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

Bids shall remain valid for acceptance for a period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening, during which bidders cannot modify or withdraw their offers.

Is a Price Variation Clause applicable to the professional fees quoted by the agency?

No, the quoted rates shall remain firm and fixed throughout the entire duration of the contract, including any approved extensions, except for statutory revisions in minimum wages or government levies.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required to unlock the financial BoQ?

Bidders must secure a minimum benchmark score of 70 marks out of 100 during the technical evaluation stage based on past experience, personnel credentials, and methodology presentation to qualify for financial opening.

What documents are mandatory to claim MSME exemption against EMD submission?

Bidders must submit a valid Udyam Registration Certificate explicitly indicating manufacturing or service credentials matching the tender scope, along with a declaration of ongoing government exemptions.