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Project Technical Support I Temporary P 5514 Walk in Interview Held on 02 07

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Project Technical Support I Temporary P 5514 Walk in Interview Held on 02 07 administered by CEA Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CEA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 6 Openings Remuneration: Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) Cutoff Date: 2024-12-01 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	6 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	6 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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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Addendum 4 to the Request for Selection Rfs Document for Setting Up of 2000 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Addendum 5 to the Request for Selection Rfs Document for Setting Up of 2000 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Addendum 6 to the Request for Selection Rfs Document for Setting Up of 2000 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Agreement and Other Related Documents Towards Empanellment 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 Temporary P 5514 Walk in Interview Held on 02 07?

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 2024-12-01. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Obtain a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and register the bidding entity on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM 4.0) portal or Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) using verified credentials.

Participate in the pre-bid clarification meeting scheduled by CEA Authority to submit technical queries, understand scope ambiguities, and review formal corrigenda issued prior to the bid closing date.

Compile and upload the two-cover bid comprising Cover A (technical credentials, statutory compliances, past experience) and Cover B (financial BoQ) within the stipulated submission deadline on the portal.

Attend the online commercial BoQ financial opening session conducted post-technical evaluation, where qualified bidders' price schedules are decrypted and evaluated for lowest-cost determination (L1 status).

Receive, review, and formally accept the Letter of Award (LoA) issued by CEA Authority, followed by 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 Temporary P 5514 Walk in Interview Held on 02 07 must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	Bidders must possess a minimum Average Annual Turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three preceding financial years, duly certified by a Chartered Accountant with audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	Bidders must demonstrate successful completion of similar technical support or manpower deployment projects for government departments or public sector undertakings during the last seven years, supported by satisfactory work completion certificates.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN), Permanent Account Number (PAN), Employees Provident Fund (EPF) registration, Employees State Insurance (ESI), and a valid Labor License.
Statutory Benchmark	In accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) Order 2012, registered MSEs and Startups are exempted from submitting EMD and tender fees upon submission of valid Udyam registration.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Project Technical Support I Temporary P 5514 under CEA Authority involves rigorous commercial parameters in alignment with GFR 2017. Contract valuation is determined based on market rates and estimated man-month resource deployment. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is mandated at 2 percent of the estimated tender value to ensure serious participation, while the Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranges between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to safeguard against default during project execution. The non-refundable tender document fee ensures administrative cost recovery, though waived for eligible micro and small enterprises. Liquidated Damages (LD) are strictly enforced at 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract value, ensuring timely completion of technical support services.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance under CEA Authority is 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 they shall be referred to arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, with the venue of arbitration located at the procuring entity headquarters. Milestone billing is strictly tied to accepted deliverables and verified attendance sheets for technical support personnel. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) applies to any rendered services requiring rectification. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory to ensure transparency, anti-corruption measures, and ethical conduct throughout the lifecycle of the procurement engagement.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Project Technical Support I Tempora

Are Joint Ventures (JVs) or Consortiums eligible to participate in this technical support tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted to bid for this specialized technical support procurement to ensure direct accountability and single-entity contractual responsibility with CEA Authority.

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

The EMD, if submitted via Bank Guarantee, must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India in the prescribed pro forma provided in the tender document, 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 submitted for this tender must remain valid and open for acceptance by CEA Authority for a minimum period of 180 days from the last date of bid submission.

Does the contract include a Price Variation Clause (PVC) for the duration of the project?

No, the rates quoted by the successful bidder shall remain firm, fixed, and binding throughout the entire duration of the contract, including any approved extensions, with no provision for price escalation.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required during evaluation?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 based on the evaluation matrix specified in the tender document to qualify for the subsequent financial bid opening.

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

CEA Authority reserves the right to modify the quantum of technical support deployment within permissible limits under GFR 2017, subject to mutual agreement on pro-rata cost adjustments.