BIRBHUM Recruitment Dossier

Applied Agriculture Food Science and Technology Associate

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Applied Agriculture Food Science and Technology Associate administered by BIRBHUM Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: BIRBHUM 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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Applied Document Verification Interview Date Time	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Limited TENDER 12 Purchase Office Amd Chilling Plant 2017 Due on 27 0	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Limited TENDER 14 Purchase Office Physics Digital Source Measure Unit	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Limited TENDER 143 Purchase Office Chem Mass Flow Controller 2015 Due	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Limited TENDER 759 Purchase Office Biotechnology Pcr	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 Applied Agriculture Food Science and Technology Associate?

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 BIRBHUM Authority?

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

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Step 1: Vendors must complete mandatory registration on the GeM 4.0 or CPPP portal using a valid Class III Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to access tender documents and decrypt procurement files securely.

Step 2: Prospective bidders shall review the tender parameters and submit formal queries within the stipulated timeframe for discussion during the online pre-bid clarification meeting organized by BIRBHUM Authority.

Step 3: Bidders must prepare and upload the two-cover bid containing technical credentials, statutory compliances, and past experience proofs in Cover 1, ensuring no financial figures are disclosed.

Step 4: Following technical evaluation, the commercial BoQ and financial bids of technically qualified vendors are opened electronically on the portal to determine the lowest evaluated compliant bidder (L1).

Step 5: The competent authority issues the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the L1 vendor, who must subsequently sign the contract agreement and submit the mandatory PBG within prescribed timelines.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Applied Agriculture Food Science and Technology Associate must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Annual Turnover Criteria	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.
Similar Project Execution Experience	Successful completion of similar works or technical association services in agriculture, food science, or allied sectors during the last 7 years, meeting minimum monetary thresholds for single or multiple orders.
Statutory Licenses and Compliance	Mandatory possession of valid GSTIN, Permanent Account Number (PAN), EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable labor licenses in compliance with central and state statutory regulations.
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 submission of valid Udyam or DPIIT certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement dossier for the Applied Agriculture Food Science and Technology Associate contract issued by BIRBHUM Authority requires strict adherence to GFR 2017 and GeM 4.0 financial frameworks. The estimated contract valuation necessitates a competitive bidding structure. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2 percent of the estimated value must be submitted by bidders, with exemptions applicable strictly to registered MSMEs under Rule 170. 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 safeguard against execution defaults. Tender document fees, where applicable, remain non-refundable. To mitigate project delays, the contract incorporates a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause, levying 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract price, ensuring strict adherence to timelines.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The General Conditions of Contract mandate adherence to rigorous compliance standards. All disputes arising out of or in connection with the contract shall be resolved amicably, failing which they shall be referred to arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue at the jurisdiction of BIRBHUM Authority. Payments shall follow a milestone-based billing schedule linked to verified deliverables and service outputs. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of 12 months applies post-completion to rectify any operational or technical deficiencies. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for transparency, prohibiting corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Applied Agriculture Food Science an

Are Joint Ventures (JVs) or Consortiums eligible to bid for this tender?

Unless explicitly permitted in the specific tender document data sheet, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are generally discouraged for specialized service contracts to maintain singular accountability and direct contractual liability.

What is the acceptable format and validity for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a Scheduled Commercial Bank in India, strictly in the proforma 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 for this procurement?

Bids shall remain valid for acceptance for a period of 180 days from the last date of bid submission, during which the bidder cannot withdraw or modify their offer.

Does this contract include a Price Variation Clause (PVC)?

Given the specialized technical nature and fixed-term duration of the associate services, the contract is generally executed on a fixed-price basis, and Price Variation Clauses are not applicable unless explicitly stated in the special conditions.

What are the minimum qualifying marks in the technical evaluation stage?

Bidders must secure a minimum qualifying score of 70 marks out of 100 in the QCBS or technical evaluation matrix based on methodology, team credentials, and past performance to be eligible for financial bid opening.

Can MSMEs claim exemption from security deposit or Performance Bank Guarantee?

While MSMEs are exempt from EMD under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, they are generally required to submit the full Performance Bank Guarantee upon award, unless specific relaxations are notified by the procuring entity in the tender document.