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Project Scientist P 7220 Interview Held

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Project Scientist P 7220 Interview Held on administered by CDSCO Authority (Tamil Nadu).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CDSCO Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2025-05-22 Posting Jurisdiction: Tamil Nadu

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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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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Addendum 3 to the Request for Selection Rfs Document for Setting Up of 200 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Addendum to TENDER for Conducting Soft Skills Training Workshops for Nift	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Addendum to the TENDER for Supply of Bicycles	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2023-03-29
Advertising Agency for Running of Wet Canteen at Citd Campus 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 Project Scientist P 7220 Interview Held on?

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 2025-05-22. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from CDSCO Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain cdsco.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 registration on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP), procuring valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) for secure token authentication.

Step 2: Prospective bidders should thoroughly review tender documents and submit formal queries within the stipulated timeframe for discussion during the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting organized by CDSCO.

Step 3: Bidders must prepare and upload the two-cover bid, segregating comprehensive technical credentials and compliance documents in Cover 1 from the financial propositions to maintain absolute transparency.

Step 4: Following technical evaluation, the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) and financial bids of technically qualified bidders shall be electronically opened on the portal for final comparative evaluation.

Step 5: The lowest evaluated responsive bidder (L1) will receive the official Letter of Award (LoA), mandating formal acceptance and submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee within the designated statutory timeline.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Project Scientist P 7220 Interview Held on 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, supported by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	Bidders must have successfully executed similar past work orders for scientific manpower or project consultancy services with government bodies or public sector undertakings during the last seven years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory statutory licenses and compliances must be furnished, including valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable state or central labor licenses.
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, subject to submission of valid Udyam certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Project Scientist P 7220 Interview Held on by CDSCO Authority demands meticulous commercial structuring in alignment with GFR 2017 and GeM 4.0 guidelines. The contract valuation must be realistically estimated based on prevailing market rates for specialized scientific manpower services. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2 percent of the estimated tender value ensures serious participation, while a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent safeguards the procuring entity against default during execution. Tender document fees, where applicable, shall remain non-refundable. Furthermore, the inclusion of a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause, stipulating a deduction of 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week of delay up to a maximum ceiling of 10 percent, acts as a vital deterrent against timeline slippages, ensuring timely project execution.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance under General Conditions of Contract (GCC) mandates strict adherence to milestone-based billing linked to verified deliverables and scientific reporting. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) shall apply post-completion to rectify any operational discrepancies. To maintain transparency and ethical standards, an Integrity Pact shall be executed for high-value contracts. In the event of any disputes, claims, or differences arising out of the agreement, the matter shall be referred to sole arbitration in accordance with the provisions of the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in New Delhi and conducted in English.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Project Scientist P 7220 Interview

Are Joint Ventures (JV) or Consortiums eligible to bid for this CDSCO scientific project tender?

Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the special conditions of contract, Joint Ventures are generally discouraged for specialized scientific manpower services to ensure direct accountability and single-entity contract management.

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

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, framed strictly in accordance with CDSCO's standard pro forma, and must 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 designated date of technical bid opening, during which bidders cannot modify or withdraw their offers.

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

Given the nature of scientific project assignments, prices shall remain firm and fixed throughout the contract duration unless explicitly permitted under exceptional macroeconomic conditions via special tender clauses.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required to clear the evaluation stage?

Bidders must achieve a minimum benchmark score of 70 marks out of 100 in the rigorous technical evaluation matrix, which assesses methodology, expert qualifications, and past experience, to qualify for financial opening.

Can statutory compliance documents be submitted in vernacular languages without translation?

All statutory documents, including turnover certificates and labor licenses, must be in English or Hindi. If issued in a regional language, notarized English translations must accompany the submission.