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Senior Project Engineer P 8302 Interview Held

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Senior Project Engineer P 8302 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

Related Active Openings under CEA

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Project Technical Support I P 8282 Interview Held on	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Project Technical Support I Temporary P 5514 Walk in Interview Held on 02 07	6 Openings	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2024-12-01
Project Technical Support I Temporary P 8273 Interview Held on	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
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 Senior Project Engineer P 8302 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

Register securely on the CPPP or GeM 4.0 portal using valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) to access tender documents, acknowledge scope, and initiate digital submission protocols.

Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit technical queries, resolve ambiguities regarding evaluation parameters, and review official corrigenda issued by CEA Authority.

Prepare and upload the two-cover bid meticulously, ensuring Cover 1 contains comprehensive technical credentials, statutory compliances, and EMD instruments without revealing commercial figures.

Decrypt and submit the Cover 2 financial bid containing the unconditioned Bill of Quantities (BoQ) after verifying alignment with technical scope and prevailing statutory wage structures.

Await the reverse auction or financial evaluation outcome, respond to final clarifications if any, and formally accept the Letter of Award (LoA) issued by CEA Authority.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Senior Project Engineer P 8302 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 a minimum Annual Financial Turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value during each of the last three preceding financial years, supported by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	The bidder must have successfully executed similar project works of comparable complexity and scale for government departments or central public sector enterprises during the last seven years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of valid statutory licenses including GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and a valid Labor License under applicable central and state labor enactments.
Statutory Benchmark	In accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs, registered Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized Startups are exempted from EMD and tender fee submission upon valid certificate production.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Senior Project Engineer P 8302 Interview Held on under CEA Authority requires a robust commercial structure complying with GFR 2017 and GeM guidelines. The contract valuation is determined through meticulous market estimation. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated cost is mandatory to deter frivolous bids, submitted via demand draft or bank guarantee. Upon successful award, the selected bidder must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to secure performance. Tender document fees are structured as non-refundable unless exempted for eligible MSMEs. To safeguard project timelines, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced, levying 0.5 percent of the contract price per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract value.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance under CEA Authority is anchored in the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). All disputes arising from execution shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in the designated city of the procuring entity. Payments shall be disbursed through milestone-based billing linked to certified project deliverables and progress reports. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of 12 months shall apply post-completion, mandating the contractor to rectify structural or operational anomalies at their own cost. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact shall be executed to maintain absolute transparency, prohibiting corrupt practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Senior Project Engineer P 8302 Inte

Are Joint Ventures permitted to participate in this specialized engineering tender?

Joint Ventures are permissible only if explicitly stated in the special conditions of contract, provided the lead member meets at least 60 percent of the financial and technical eligibility criteria.

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

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in the prescribed proforma of CEA Authority, remaining valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the standard bid validity period required from the date of technical opening?

Bids must remain valid and irrevocable for a minimum period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening, during which quoted rates cannot be modified.

Does the contract incorporate a Price Variation Clause for raw materials and labor?

For contracts exceeding 12 months duration, a standardized Price Variation Clause based on RBI or Economic Advisor indices may be applied, provided it is explicitly provisioned in the bidding document.

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

Bidders must secure a minimum threshold of 70 marks out of 100 during the technical evaluation matrix assessment based on past experience, personnel credentials, and methodology presentation.

Can MSMEs claim exemption from submitting the Performance Bank Guarantee?

No, while MSMEs are exempted from EMD and tender fees under GFR 2017, all successful bidders including MSMEs must furnish the requisite Performance Bank Guarantee prior to contract signing.