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Security Force Bsf Project Research Scientist I Medical Temporary P 5514

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Security Force Bsf Project Research Scientist I Medical Temporary P 5514 administered by BORDER Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: BORDER Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200) Cutoff Date: 20-12-2025 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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New Mangalore Port Authority

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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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Security Force Bsf Apprentice in Library Science Walk in Interview Held O	1 Openings	₹37,400 - ₹67,000 (GP ₹1,000) (Level-4)	20-10-2024
Security Force Bsf Apprentice in Microbiology Walk in Interview Held on 1	1 Openings	Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)	20-11-2025
Security Force Bsf Apprentice in Nutrition Dietetics Walk in Interview He	1 Openings	Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)	20-11-2025
Security Force Bsf Project Research Scientist I Medical P 8260 Interview	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-04-2025

Active Procurement Tenders by BORDER

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Security Force Bsf AIIMS New Delhi TENDER Id 2026 Aimsd 903656 1 Global T	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Security Force Bsf AIIMS New Delhi TENDER Id 2026 Aimsd 903981 1 Global T	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Security Force Bsf AIIMS New Delhi TENDER Xx 02 So Do Biochemistry 202	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Security Force Bsf AIIMS New Delhi TENDER Xx 247 So Do Rheumat 25 26 M	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 Security Force Bsf Project Research Scientist I Medical Temporary P 5514?

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 20-12-2025. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from BORDER Authority?

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

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Step 1: Obtain a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and complete mandatory vendor registration on the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) or GeM 4.0 portal before bidding.

Step 2: Review tender documents thoroughly and submit formal written queries during the designated pre-bid clarification meeting window to address technical or commercial ambiguities.

Step 3: Prepare and upload the two-cover bid comprising technical credentials, statutory compliances, and financial instruments into the designated portal before the submission deadline.

Step 4: Participate in the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) financial bid opening session following the successful technical evaluation and validation by the BORDER Authority committee.

Step 5: Acknowledge and formally accept the Letter of Award (LoA) issued by the procuring entity, followed by timely submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and execution of the formal contract agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Security Force Bsf Project Research Scientist I Medical Temporary P 5514 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 annual financial turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value during each of the last three preceding financial years, duly certified by a chartered accountant.
Statutory Benchmark	The bidder must successfully demonstrate past experience of executing similar research, medical, or security-associated project works for central or state government departments, autonomous bodies, or defense establishments.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory submission of statutory compliance documents including valid GSTIN registration, Permanent Account Number (PAN), EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable labor licenses under central or state laws.
Statutory Benchmark	In accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises, registered MSMEs and Startups are exempted from submitting EMD, subject to valid certificate production.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for the Security Force Bsf Project Research Scientist I Medical Temporary P 5514 by BORDER Authority involves strict adherence to GFR 2017 and GeM 4.0 guidelines. The contract valuation must be estimated accurately based on prevailing market rates for specialized research personnel. In accordance with standard financial rules, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated tender value is mandatory, payable via demand draft, banker's cheque, or bank guarantee. Upon successful award, the selected bidder must submit a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to cover warranty and performance obligations. Tender document fees are generally kept minimal or waived on GeM, promoting open competition. Furthermore, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause applies at 0.5 percent of the delayed delivery or milestone value per week, subject to a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the total contract price, ensuring timely project execution.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) of the BORDER Authority. Milestone-based billing applies, linking financial disbursements directly to verifiable research outputs and deliverable stages. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) is enforced to rectify any discrepancies in scientific deliverables or administrative services. Any disputes arising from the contract shall be resolved amicably through conciliation, failing which matters will be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in English. Additionally, an Integrity Pact must be signed by bidders for high-value tenders to ensure transparency, prevent corrupt practices, and uphold absolute probity throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Security Force Bsf Project Research

Are Joint Ventures (JVs) or Consortiums eligible to bid for this research scientist project?

Unless explicitly permitted in the specific tender document, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are generally discouraged for specialized single-role manpower and research contracts to maintain direct accountability.

What is the accepted format for submitting the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) Bank Guarantee?

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, drawn in favor of the BORDER Authority, and remain valid for a period of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

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

Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening, failing which the bid is liable to be rejected.

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

Given the temporary and specialized nature of the research project, the contract price is strictly fixed and firm throughout its duration, and no price escalation or PVC is applicable.

What are the minimum qualifying technical marks required to open the financial BoQ?

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

Can the procuring entity extend the bid submission closing date?

Yes, the BORDER Authority reserves the right to extend the bid submission deadline by issuing a formal corrigendum on the CPPP or GeM portal if warranted due to administrative reasons.