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Project Technical Support I P 8260 Interview Held

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Project Technical Support I P 8260 Interview Held on administered by CDSCO Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CDSCO Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-12 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	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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Project Research Scientist Iii Non Medical P 8260 Interview Held on 10 03	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-07-17
Project Scientist P 7220 Interview Held on	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2025-05-22
Scientist B Medical P 8268 Interview Held on	1 Openings	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2026-08-14
Scientist C Temporary P 5355 Walk in Interview Held	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

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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 Technical Support I P 8260 Interview Held on?

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 2026-08-12. 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

Procure a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and complete mandatory vendor registration on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) platforms.

Participate actively in the pre-bid clarification meeting scheduled by CDSCO Authority to resolve technical ambiguities, scope discrepancies, and compliance queries before final submission.

Prepare and upload the two-cover bid comprising Cover 1 (Technical credentials, statutory compliance, past experience) and Cover 2 (Financial BoQ) strictly before the stipulated deadline.

Await the technical evaluation results and witness the online opening of the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) for technically qualified and responsive bidders only.

Receive and formally acknowledge the Letter of Award (LoA) issued by the procuring entity, followed by the timely submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and execution of the formal contract agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Project Technical Support I P 8260 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 and profit loss statements.
Statutory Benchmark	The bidding agency must successfully submit past work orders and client satisfaction certificates proving the execution of similar technical support services or manpower outsourcing projects for central or state government bodies within the last five years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory submission of valid statutory registrations including Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN), Permanent Account Number (PAN), Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Employees State Insurance (ESI), and a valid labor license under applicable statutes.
Statutory Benchmark	Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and recognized Startups are eligible for exemption from Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, subject to the submission of valid UDYAM or DPIIT certification.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement dossier for Project Technical Support I P 8260 Interview Held on under CDSCO Authority necessitates a robust commercial structuring compliant with GFR 2017 and GeM 4.0 guidelines. The contract valuation must be estimated based on market rates for specialized technical manpower support. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) pegged strictly at 2 percent of the estimated value acts as a deterrent against non-serious bidders. Upon selection, the successful vendor must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to secure uncompromised service delivery. Tender document fees are waived as per government mandates for electronic procurement. Furthermore, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause enforcing 0.5 percent per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the contract value, ensures strict adherence to project timelines.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contractual compliance will be strictly governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). All disputes arising out of or in connection with the contract shall be resolved amicably, failing which the matter shall be referred to sole arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, with proceedings held in New Delhi. Milestone billing will be tied to the successful verification of monthly deliverables and technical support outputs. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months shall apply to all deliverables. Additionally, an Integrity Pact must be executed between CDSCO Authority and the vendor to ensure transparency, anti-corruption measures, and fair practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Project Technical Support I P 8260

Are Joint Ventures or Consortiums eligible to bid for this technical support project?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted to participate. Only single, independent legal entities meeting all pre-qualification criteria are eligible to submit bids.

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

The EMD must be submitted either through online payment gateway on GeM/CPPP or via an irrevocable 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 mandatory bid validity period required for this procurement?

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

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

No, the quoted rates shall remain firm and fixed throughout the entire duration of the contract, including any approved extensions, and no price escalation on account of inflation or statutory wage revisions will be entertained unless explicitly mandated by law.

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

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 in the QCBS evaluation matrix, based on technical presentations, staff credentials, and past performance, to qualify for the commercial bid opening.

What documents are required to claim MSME exemption for EMD?

Bidders must upload a valid UDYAM Registration Certificate explicitly indicating manufacturing or service sectors relevant to the tender scope, along with a declaration confirming active status on the date of bid submission.