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Research Associate Qualitative Temporary Walk in Interview

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Research Associate Qualitative Temporary Walk in Interview administered by CCRAS Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CCRAS Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 2 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-14 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	2 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	2 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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Project Reseach Scientist Iii Medical Trial Manager Temporary P 5510 Walk	1 Openings	₹31,000 (Level-4)	2026-08-21
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Project Research Scientist I Medical Temporary P 5514 Walk in Interview He	1 Openings	₹2014-15 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
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Active Procurement Tenders by CCRAS

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Activities of Distribution Management Unit Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Addendum 2 Minutes of Pre Bid Meeting 2 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Addendum 4 to the Request for Selection Rfs Document Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-08-04
Addendum 5 to the Request for Selection Rfs Document Tender	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 Research Associate Qualitative Temporary Walk in Interview?

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 2026-08-14. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from CCRAS Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain ccras.nic.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 DSC registration and profile activation on the Central Public Procurement Portal and GeM 4.0 platform to access tender documents securely.

Step 2: Prospective bidders participate in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to resolve technical ambiguities regarding service scopes, interview protocols, and compliance frameworks.

Step 3: Bidders compile and submit the two-cover bid containing exhaustive technical qualifications and statutory declarations alongside the digitally signed tender acceptance forms.

Step 4: Following technical evaluation, the commercial Bill of Quantities and financial price bids of technically qualified agencies are opened simultaneously on the e-procurement portal.

Step 5: The lowest evaluated responsive bidder receives the formal Letter of Award, prompting the submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and contract signing.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Research Associate Qualitative Temporary Walk in Interview 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 preceding financial years, supported by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	Bidders must submit satisfactory past work orders and client performance certificates for successfully executing similar manpower or research support services for government or autonomous institutions.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory statutory licenses and registrations including valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI registrations, and valid labor licenses under applicable central or state acts must be furnished.
Statutory Benchmark	In accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, registered MSMEs and Startups are exempted from EMD and prior turnover criteria subject to meeting quality parameters.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Research Associate Qualitative Temporary Walk in Interview by CCRAS Authority involves careful commercial structuring under GFR 2017 and GeM 4.0 guidelines. Given the specialized and temporary nature of research manpower sourcing, the estimated contract valuation must account for applicable statutory remunerations, administrative charges, and applicable Goods and Services Tax. In line with standard public procurement, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated value is mandated to deter frivolous bidding, while micro and small enterprises registered on the Central Public Procurement Portal or GeM are exempt under Rule 170. A Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value shall be extracted from the successful bidder prior to contract execution to secure uncompromised service delivery. Furthermore, a non-refundable tender document fee may apply where physical processing is necessitated, and a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause enforcing a deduction of 0.5 percent per week of delay up to a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the contract value protects the procuring entity against schedule slippages.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance under this CCRAS Authority engagement is governed by rigorous General Conditions of Contract. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the contract shall be resolved amicably, failing which the matter shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in New Delhi. Milestone billing shall be linked strictly to the successful completion and verification of deliverables, such as candidate shortlisting, interview execution, and final report submission. A Defect Liability Period shall apply to rectify any administrative anomalies. Additionally, an Integrity Pact ensures transparency, prohibiting corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Research Associate Qualitative Temp

Are Joint Ventures permitted to bid for this temporary research associate procurement?

No, Joint Ventures and consortia are not permitted to participate in this tender to maintain direct accountability and streamline operational execution by a single primary agency.

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

The EMD, if submitted via Bank Guarantee, must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India in the prescribed CCRAS format, remaining valid for a period of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

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

All submitted bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.

Is a Price Variation Clause applicable to this short-term temporary engagement?

No, the quoted financial rates shall remain firm and fixed throughout the duration of the contract, and no price escalation due to market fluctuations or statutory wage revisions shall be entertained.

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

Bidders must secure a minimum of 75 marks out of 100 during the technical evaluation based on past experience, methodology, and team competence to qualify for financial bid opening.

Can MSMEs claim exemption from submitting the Performance Bank Guarantee?

While MSMEs are exempted from EMD under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, they are generally required to submit the full Performance Bank Guarantee unless specific relaxation is authorized in the tender document.