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Project Technical Support I Temporary P 8273 Interview Held

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Project Technical Support I Temporary P 8273 Interview Held on administered by CEA Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CEA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 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	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	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 Technical Support I P 8282 Interview Held on	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
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Senior Project Engineer P 8304 Interview Held on	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by CEA

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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 8273 Interview Held on?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) 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 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from CEA Authority?

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Complete mandatory vendor onboarding on the Central Public Procurement Portal and GeM 4.0 platforms using valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates to initiate the e-tendering process seamlessly.

Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical ambiguities, scope discrepancies, and contractual queries raised by prospective bidders within the stipulated timeline.

Prepare and upload a comprehensive two-cover bid containing requisite technical credentials in Cover 1 and financial BoQ pricing documents in Cover 2 securely before the submission deadline.

Await the technical evaluation summary and subsequently witness the transparent online opening of the commercial Bill of Quantities for technically qualified and responsive bidders only.

Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) upon successful financial evaluation and prompt submission of the mandatory Performance Bank Guarantee and signed contract agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Project Technical Support I Temporary P 8273 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 successful execution credentials for similar project support services or technical manpower supply contracts completed in central or state government departments during the last seven years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, Permanent Account Number (PAN), EPF, ESI, and applicable labor licenses under statutory Indian labor laws.
Statutory Benchmark	MSME and Startup bidders may claim exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria strictly in accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Project Technical Support I Temporary P 8273 Interview Held on under CEA Authority mandates strict adherence to GFR 2017 and GeM 4.0 financial frameworks. The contract valuation must be realistically estimated based on prevailing market rates for technical manpower and support services. In accordance with standard public procurement guidelines, the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is fixed at 2 percent of the estimated tender value to deter non-serious bidders, while the Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranges between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value, valid until the successful completion of all contractual obligations. Tender document fees, where applicable, remain non-refundable. To safeguard the procuring entity against project delays, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause applies, levying 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone or total contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract price.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contractual compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) of GFR 2017. All disputes arising out of or in connection with the execution of Project Technical Support I Temporary P 8273 Interview Held on shall be resolved amicably, failing which they will be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996. Milestone billing will apply strictly based on verified deliverables and timesheets. The Defect Liability Period (DLP) extends for twelve months post-completion. An Integrity Pact must be executed by all participating bidders to maintain absolute transparency, fairness, and anti-corruption practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Project Technical Support I Tempora

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

No, Joint Ventures and Consortia are not permitted to participate, as the technical support scope requires unified direct accountability and single-entity statutory compliance.

What is the acceptable format and validity period for the Earnest Money Deposit bank guarantee?

The EMD must be submitted either via online payment gateway on GeM/CPPP or as an unconditional Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank in India, valid for 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

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

All submitted bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 120 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.

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

No Price Variation Clause is applicable for this temporary technical support contract, and rates quoted shall remain firm and fixed throughout the entire duration of the contract execution.

What minimum technical score is required for qualification in the techno-commercial evaluation?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical qualifying score of 70 marks out of 100 based on evaluated parameters such as past experience, methodology, and key personnel profiles to qualify for financial opening.

Can micro and small enterprises claim total exemption from all tender fees and security deposits?

MSMEs registered with NSIC or Udyam are exempt from tender document fees and EMD under GFR 2017, but they are generally required to submit the Performance Bank Guarantee upon award.