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Project Research Scientist Iii Non Medical P 8260 Interview

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Project Research Scientist Iii Non Medical P 8260 Interview administered by BSI Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: BSI Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹4,252 - ₹29,630 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-03-20 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	₹4,252 - ₹29,630 (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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AIIMS New Delhi TENDER Xx 03 So Do Physiology 2026 27 M E Global TENDER F	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
AIIMS New Delhi TENDER Xx 04 So Do Ortho 2026 27 M E Global TENDER for Ar	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
AIIMS New Delhi TENDER Xx 09 So Do B B 2026 27 M E Global TENDER for Geno	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
AIIMS New Delhi TENDER Xx 249 So Do Pccsm 25 26 Mande	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 Project Research Scientist Iii Non Medical P 8260 Interview?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹4,252 - ₹29,630 (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 2026-03-20. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from BSI Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain bsi.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 digital token registration on the GeM 4.0 and CPPP portals, validating DSC Class III certificates and organizational credentials before downloading the tender document.

Step 2: Submit formal pre-bid queries within the stipulated window, attending the designated pre-bid meeting organized by BSI Authority to seek technical and commercial clarifications on the project scope.

Step 3: Prepare and upload the comprehensive two-cover bid, segregating technical qualifications in Cover 1 and commercial pricing documents in Cover 2, ensuring zero price disclosure in the technical section.

Step 4: Participate in the online commercial BoQ financial opening session post-technical evaluation, where compliant bidder financial quotes are decrypted and evaluated against the estimated budget.

Step 5: Await the issuance of the formal Letter of Award (LoA) by BSI Authority, followed by immediate submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and execution of the formal contract agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Project Research Scientist Iii Non Medical P 8260 Interview 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 at least three similar research or scientific consultancy projects with government bodies or autonomous institutions, each valued at not less than 40 percent of the estimated cost.
Statutory Licenses and Compliance	Mandatory possession of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI registrations, and applicable state or central labor licenses, ensuring absolute adherence to Indian statutory labor and tax laws.
MSME and Startup Exemption	Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized 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 certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Project Research Scientist III Non Medical P 8260 Interview under BSI Authority entails a precise financial structuring in alignment with General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017. The estimated contract valuation necessitates a mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) pegged strictly at 2 percent of the estimated cost to deter frivolous bids. Upon successful award, the chosen agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to safeguard against default risks. Tender document fees are governed by prevailing digital procurement norms, ensuring transparency. Furthermore, the contract incorporates a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause, levying 0.5 percent of the delayed delivery or milestone value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the aggregate contract sum, thereby enforcing strict adherence to project timelines and deliverables.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is anchored in the General Conditions of Contract (GCC), mandating milestone-based billing linked to verified deliverables and scientific reporting. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) is enforced to rectify any procedural or analytical discrepancies post-delivery. Any disputes arising from the execution of the contract shall be resolved strictly through Arbitration and Conciliation under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, with proceedings held in the jurisdiction of the procuring entity. Additionally, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value tenders to ensure transparency, ethical conduct, and zero tolerance for corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Project Research Scientist Iii Non

Are Joint Ventures (JVs) or Consortiums permitted to bid for this research scientist contract?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not allowed to participate in this tender. The bidding entity must be a single registered corporate body, academic institution, or consultancy firm fulfilling all criteria independently.

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

The EMD can be submitted via online transfer or as a Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank in India, conforming to the proforma specified in the tender document, with a validity extending 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

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

Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the last date of bid submission, during which no price escalations or modifications are permitted.

Is a Price Variation Clause (PVC) applicable to this professional services contract?

No, the contract price shall remain firm and fixed throughout the tenure of the agreement, and no escalation on account of inflation, statutory wage revisions, or operational costs will be entertained.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required to open the commercial BoQ?

Bidders must secure a minimum threshold of 70 marks out of 100 during the technical evaluation stage based on methodology, team credentials, and past performance to qualify for the commercial financial bid opening.

What documents are required to claim MSME exemption for the EMD?

Bidders claiming EMD exemption must submit a valid Udyam Registration Certificate explicitly covering the relevant service or manufacturing classification matching the tender scope, issued by the Ministry of MSME.