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Post Doctoral Research Fellow P 5433 Interview Held

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Post Doctoral Research Fellow P 5433 Interview Held on administered by BIS Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: BIS 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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Active Procurement Tenders by BIS

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Activities of Distribution Management Unit Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Addendum 2 Minutes of Pre Bid Meeting 2 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Addendum Dated to the Request for Proposal RFP	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Amc of Fesem TENDER Doc Link	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 Post Doctoral Research Fellow P 5433 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 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from BIS Authority?

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

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Register the organization on the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) or GeM 4.0 portal using a valid Class III Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for secure authentication and tender access.

Participate actively in the pre-bid clarification meeting hosted by the BIS Authority to resolve technical ambiguities, scope definition queries, and submission format requirements.

Prepare and submit the two-cover system comprising Cover A containing technical credentials, compliance sheets, and statutory documents, and Cover B featuring the financial price bid.

Undergo the technical evaluation followed by the commercial BoQ financial opening on the portal for qualified bidders to determine the lowest evaluated responsive bidder (L1).

Receive the official Letter of Award (LoA) from the BIS Authority, furnish the requisite Performance Bank Guarantee, and sign the formal contract agreement within the stipulated timeline.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Post Doctoral Research Fellow P 5433 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 demonstrate a minimum average annual financial turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, backed by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	The bidding entity must have successfully executed similar research fellowship administration, academic consultancy, or manpower outsourcing projects for government or autonomous bodies over the past five years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and applicable labor licenses to ensure complete compliance with Indian statutory and labor laws.
Statutory Benchmark	Micro and Small Enterprises (MSMEs) and Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, subject to submission of valid Udyam or DPIIT certification.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for the Post Doctoral Research Fellow P 5433 Interview Held on under the BIS Authority involves meticulous financial structuring in adherence to GFR 2017 and GeM guidelines. The contract valuation must reflect market rates for specialized academic and research consultancy services. In line with standard public procurement, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated cost is mandated to deter frivolous bidding. Upon successful award, the selected agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to secure performance obligations. Tender document fees are generally exempted for MSMEs as per public procurement policies. Furthermore, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is embedded, stipulating a deduction of 0.5 percent of the contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent, ensuring timely and rigorous delivery of the research outcomes.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) of the BIS Authority. All disputes arising out of the contract shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue designated at the authority headquarters. Payments will be disbursed against verified milestone billing linked to deliverables. A defect liability period (DLP) of twelve months shall apply post-completion to rectify any administrative or procedural discrepancies. Additionally, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to maintain transparency and prevent corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Post Doctoral Research Fellow P 543

Are Joint Ventures or Consortia permitted to bid for this research fellowship contract?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortia are not permitted. Only single, established legal entities meeting all pre-qualification criteria are eligible to participate.

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

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

What is the standard bid validity period required for this tender?

Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.

Does the contract incorporate a Price Variation Clause (PVC) for inflation adjustments?

No, the contract price shall remain firm and fixed throughout the tenure of the agreement, and no escalation claims on any account will be entertained.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required to clear the technical evaluation stage?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of a total of 100 based on the evaluation matrix specified in the tender document to qualify for financial opening.

Can the BIS Authority alter the scope of work during the contract execution phase?

Yes, the BIS Authority reserves the right to modify the scope of work within a permissible variation limit of plus or minus 25 percent, with proportional adjustment to the contract value.