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Public Relations Officer a

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Public Relations Officer a administered by CAU Authority (Delhi).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CAU Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-07 Posting Jurisdiction: Delhi

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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-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	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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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Abstract of Cost to 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
Addendum for Online Financial Bid of Fruits and Vegetables Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Addendum Regarding TENDER for Supply of Hardware Articles	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 Public Relations Officer a?

The sanctioned remuneration is Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) 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 2026-08-07. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from CAU Authority?

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

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Step 1: Vendors must register on the CPPP or GeM portal, obtaining valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) and mapping organizational profiles to initiate tender participation securely.

Step 2: Procuring Entity hosts a mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to address prospective bidders' queries regarding terms, deliverables, and scope of work for the public relations engagement.

Step 3: Bidders must submit a two-cover bid comprising technical credentials in Cover 1 and financial BoQ in Cover 2, ensuring no commercial details leak into the technical envelope.

Step 4: Technical evaluation is completed by CAU Authority, followed by the opening of commercial BoQ financial bids for technically qualified vendors on the e-procurement platform.

Step 5: The lowest responsive bidder is identified, and upon financial concurrence, CAU Authority issues the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to commence contractual obligations.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Public Relations Officer a 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	Bidders must have successfully executed similar public relations or communication project orders for government departments or public sector undertakings during the past seven years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory statutory compliance documents including valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI registrations, and applicable labor licenses must be submitted along with the technical bid.
Statutory Benchmark	Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and recognized Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, subject to valid UDYAM or DPIIT certification.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for the Public Relations Officer role under CAU Authority involves rigorous commercial parameters aligned with GFR 2017 and GeM guidelines. The contract valuation is determined through a detailed market study ensuring optimal public fund utilization. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2 percent of the estimated cost acts as a deterrent against frivolous bids, fully refundable to unsuccessful bidders. Upon award, a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value must be furnished by the successful bidder to secure operational performance. Tender document fees are kept nominal or waived as per digital procurement norms. To mitigate project delays, a strict Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced, levying 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week, subject to a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the total contract value.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance under CAU Authority adheres strictly to General Financial Rules 2017. Milestone-based billing is tied to verifiable deliverables outlined in the scope of work. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) is enforced post-execution to ensure rectification of any communication deficiencies. For transparency, an Integrity Pact is mandated for high-value contracts. In the event of disputes, resolution is sought first through amicable senior-level negotiations, failing which the matter is referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, with proceedings seated at the procuring entity's jurisdiction.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Public Relations Officer a

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

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted to bid. Only single, registered corporate entities, agencies, or eligible proprietorships meeting the pre-qualification criteria may apply directly.

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

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India in favor of CAU Authority, strictly adhering to the standard format provided in the tender document, with a validity period extending 45 days beyond the final bid validity.

What is the standard bid validity period required from the date of technical bid opening?

Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening, during which bidders cannot modify their quoted prices.

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

No, the contract is based on a fixed-price model. Prices quoted by the successful bidder shall remain firm and fixed throughout the tenure of the contract, including any approved extensions.

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

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 based on the QCBS evaluation matrix comprising past experience, personnel capability, and technical presentation.

Are startup entities exempted from submitting prior experience certificates?

Recognized startups may be granted relaxation regarding prior turnover and experience criteria subject to meeting quality and technical competence standards as per Rule 173(i) of GFR 2017.