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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 administered by CBI Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CBI Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-07-29 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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Post Doctoral Research Fellow P 5433 Interview Held?

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 2026-07-29. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from CBI Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain cbi.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 GeM portal and Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) using authenticated organizational credentials.

Step 2: Review tender documents thoroughly and submit formal queries during the designated pre-bid clarification meeting window to resolve ambiguities regarding the research scope and deliverables.

Step 3: Prepare and upload the two-cover bid, ensuring the technical cover contains all eligibility credentials without financial figures, while the financial cover remains strictly quarantined.

Step 4: Participate in the online opening of commercial Bills of Quantities (BoQ) following the successful technical evaluation and validation of compliance parameters by the competent authority.

Step 5: Await the formal issuance of the Letter of Award (LoA) by CBI Authority, subsequent to which the successful bidder must submit the PBG and sign the formal contract agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Post Doctoral Research Fellow P 5433 Interview Held must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	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, backed by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	The bidding entity must present verifiable credentials of successfully executing similar research support, fellowship management, or academic consultancy projects for government or autonomous institutions in the past seven years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory submission of statutory compliance documents including valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable labor licenses as per the statutory laws of India.
Statutory Benchmark	Registered Micro and Small Enterprises (MSMEs) 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 valid certificate submission.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Post Doctoral Research Fellow P 5433 Interview Held under CBI Authority demands stringent financial structuring aligned with GFR 2017. The contract valuation must be realistically estimated based on prevailing academic remuneration and administrative overheads. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2 percent of the estimated cost must be submitted, alongside a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to secure faithful execution. Tender document fees are generally waived on GeM, but if applicable, remain non-refundable. To mitigate project delays, Liquidated Damages (LD) are enforced at 0.5 percent of the delayed delivery or milestone value per week, subject to a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the aggregate contract value, ensuring strict adherence to timelines and institutional accountability.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) of GFR 2017. Any disputes arising out of the contract shall be resolved amicably, failing which they shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue at the principal seat of the procuring entity. Milestone billing shall be tied to specific, verifiable research deliverables and progress reports. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) applies where necessary to correct academic or administrative discrepancies. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory to ensure transparency and prevent corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Post Doctoral Research Fellow P 543

Are Joint Ventures (JVs) or Consortiums eligible to bid for this research fellowship management tender?

Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the Special Conditions of Contract, Joint Ventures are generally discouraged for academic service contracts to maintain singular accountability and direct operational oversight.

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

The EMD must be furnished via an Account Payee Demand Draft, Fixed Deposit Receipt, Banker's Cheque, or Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank in India, valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

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

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

Is a Price Variation Clause (PVC) applicable during the execution of this contract?

No, the contract price shall remain firm and fixed throughout the tenure of the agreement, and no escalation on account of statutory wage revisions, inflation, or taxes will be entertained unless explicitly provided in the contract.

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

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 based on the evaluation matrix covering past experience, methodology, and team credentials to be declared technically responsive.

Can the procuring entity alter the scope of work after the issuance of the Letter of Award?

The CBI Authority reserves the right to modify the scope of work within permissible GFR limits, provided mutual consent is reached and necessary financial adjustments are executed through a formal amendment.