Border Recruitment 2026 — Official Vacancy Notification
Official recruitment notice issued by Border for the post of Administrative & Technical Staff Cadre. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
MBBS / Medical Degree. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2025-08-28 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2025-08-28 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2023-08-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Bsf (Tender: General Governme | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Bsf (Tender: General Governme | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Bsf (Tender: General Governme | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Bsf (Tender: General Governme | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Complete mandatory digital token registration and profile verification on the Central Public Procurement Portal and GeM 4.0 platform using valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates.
Submit formal written queries within the stipulated timeframe and actively participate in the pre-bid clarification meeting to resolve ambiguities regarding the recruitment scope.
Prepare and upload Cover One containing comprehensive pre-qualification documents, statutory compliances, and technical credentials in exact accordance with the tender specifications.
Decrypt and submit Cover Two comprising the itemized commercial Bill of Quantities and financial quote, ensuring all taxes and statutory levies are explicitly detailed.
Await the evaluation outcomes, respond to subsequent clarifications if raised, and upon successful ranking, formally acknowledge and accept the Letter of Award.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Bsf N/A Recruitment must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:
| Evaluation Benchmark | Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant |
|---|---|
| Statutory Benchmark | The bidder must demonstrate an average annual financial turnover of at least thirty percent of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, supported by audited balance sheets. |
| Statutory Benchmark | The bidder must have successfully executed similar recruitment or large-scale administrative support projects for central or state government departments, autonomous bodies, or public sector undertakings during the past seven years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory possession of valid statutory licenses including GSTIN, Permanent Account Number, EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable labor licenses under relevant Indian labor legislations. |
| 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 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to furnishing valid Udyam registration. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The Border Security Force procurement for Bsf N/A Recruitment entails rigorous financial structuring aligned with GFR 2017 and GeM guidelines. The contract valuation is determined through exhaustive market estimation, ensuring optimal public fund utilization. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at two percent of the estimated cost is mandated to deter frivolous bids, accepted via Account Payee Demand Draft, Fixed Deposit Receipt, or Bank Guarantee from a commercial bank. Upon successful bidding, the vendor must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from three to five percent of the total contract value to secure faithful execution, valid until sixty days beyond the completion of all contractual obligations. Tender document fees are strictly non-refundable as per standard government stipulations. Furthermore, to protect state interests against delays, a Liquidated Damages (LD) clause enforces a penalty of zero point five percent of the delayed delivery or milestone value per week, subject to a maximum ceiling of ten percent of the total contract value.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
Contractual compliance is strictly governed by the General Conditions of Contract, incorporating a robust dispute resolution mechanism via arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in New Delhi. Milestone billing is tied strictly to verified deliverables and successful execution phases to maintain fiscal discipline. A Defect Liability Period is enforced to rectify any discrepancies post-execution. Additionally, an Integrity Pact, overseen by Independent External Monitors, is mandatory to ensure absolute transparency, probity, and the prevention of corrupt practices throughout the lifecycle of the procurement engagement.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Bsf N/A Recruitment
Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the Special Conditions of Contract, Joint Ventures are generally discouraged for recruitment services to maintain direct accountability with a single prime contractor.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in the prescribed BSF proforma, remaining valid for a period of forty-five days beyond the final bid validity period.
Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of one hundred and eighty days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.
No, prices quoted must remain firm and fixed throughout the currency of the contract, except for statutory variations in taxes and duties specifically notified by the government.
Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of seventy percent in the Quality Cum Cost Based System evaluation to be eligible for the opening of their commercial Bill of Quantities.
While MSEs are exempt from EMD under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, successful MSE bidders are generally still required to submit the Performance Bank Guarantee unless specific administrative relaxations apply.