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Senior Project Associate P 8264 Interview Held

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Senior Project Associate P 8264 Interview Held on administered by CDSCO Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CDSCO Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹7,562 - ₹22,396 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2025-08-07 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	₹7,562 - ₹22,396 (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 Senior Project Associate P 8264 Interview Held on?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹7,562 - ₹22,396 (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 2025-08-07. 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

Complete mandatory organization registration on the Central Public Procurement Portal and GeM 4.0 using valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates for authorized signatories before initiating the electronic submission process.

Participate in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit technical or commercial queries regarding the terms of reference, ensuring all amendments are duly reviewed prior to final bid compilation.

Prepare and upload the two-cover bid meticulously, ensuring Cover 1 contains comprehensive technical credentials, statutory compliances, and past experience without any financial disclosures.

Submit the financial bid through the online Bill of Quantities (BoQ) template, ensuring accurate rate quotes for the Senior Project Associate engagement without altering the structure.

Await the evaluation outcome, subsequent reverse auction if applicable, and download the formal Letter of Award issued by the competent authority to commence contract signing formalities.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Senior Project Associate P 8264 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, backed by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	Submission of verifiable past work orders and satisfactory completion certificates for successfully executing similar manpower or technical project consultancy services for central or state government bodies.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of active statutory registrations including GSTIN, Permanent Account Number (PAN), Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Employees State Insurance (ESI), and applicable state labor licenses.
Statutory Benchmark	Startups and Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) registered with NSIC or Udyam are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, subject to meeting quality standards.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Senior Project Associate P 8264 Interview Held on under CDSCO Authority mandates rigorous adherence to GFR 2017 and GeM 4.0 financial frameworks. The contract valuation is derived from benchmarked estimates for specialized manpower services. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated cost is mandatory to deter frivolous bids, submitted via Bank Guarantee or NEFT/RTGS. Upon selection, the successful bidder must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to secure performance obligations. Tender document fees are waived in alignment with digital procurement norms on GeM. To enforce timely execution, a Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is integrated, levying 0.5 percent of the contract price per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract value, safeguarding public exchequer interests.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is governed by General Conditions of Contract adhering to Indian laws. Any disputes arising out of the contract shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue at the procuring entity's headquarters. Payments will follow milestone billing tied to deliverables certified by the designated authority. A Defect Liability Period is enforced for quality assurance. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for transparency and anti-corruption compliance.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Senior Project Associate P 8264 Int

Are Joint Ventures or Consortia permitted to bid for this tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortia are strictly not permitted to bid for this specialized professional engagement to ensure direct accountability and single-entity responsibility.

What is the acceptable format and validity requirement for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in the specified pro forma provided in the tender document, remaining valid for a period of 45 days beyond the final bid validity date.

What is the standard bid validity period for proposals submitted under this tender?

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

Is a Price Variation Clause applicable to this contract?

No Price Variation Clause is applicable. Rates quoted shall remain firm and fixed throughout the duration of the contract, including any authorized extensions.

What is the qualifying benchmark score in the technical evaluation stage?

Bidders must secure a minimum qualifying technical score of 70 marks out of 100 based on evaluated parameters to become eligible for the financial bid opening.

How are MSME exemptions applied regarding security deposits?

Registered MSMEs are exempt from submitting EMD, but successful MSME bidders are still required to submit the Performance Bank Guarantee as per GFR stipulations to ensure project execution security.