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Senior Project Engineer Temporary P 8221 Interview Held

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Senior Project Engineer Temporary P 8221 Interview Held administered by CEA Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CEA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 56,100 - 67,700 (Level-10) 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. 56,100 - 67,700 (Level-10)	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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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 Temporary P 8221 Interview Held?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 56,100 - 67,700 (Level-10) 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

Obtain a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and complete mandatory vendor registration on the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) or GeM 4.0 platform to participate.

Participate in the pre-bid clarification meeting scheduled by CEA Authority to raise technical queries, seek scope amendments, and review consolidated responses issued online.

Prepare and upload the two-cover bid comprising Cover 1 (Technical credentials, statutory compliances, and EMD) and Cover 2 (Financial BoQ) strictly before the submission deadline.

Attend the online opening of commercial Bills of Quantities (BoQ) following the successful technical evaluation and techno-commercial shortlisting by the tender committee.

Receive and formally acknowledge the Letter of Award (LoA) issued by CEA Authority, subsequently submitting the required PBG within the stipulated timeframe to execute the formal contract agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Senior Project Engineer Temporary P 8221 Interview Held must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	Bidders must possess 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	Bidders must demonstrate successful execution of similar project experience involving engineering deployment or technical manpower services, substantiated by satisfactory completion certificates from premier clients.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory statutory licenses and compliance registrations must include valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and appropriate state or central labor licenses conforming to prevailing Indian labor laws.
Statutory Benchmark	Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and recognized startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and Public Procurement Policy, subject to valid UDYOG Aadhar or DPIIT registration.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for the Senior Project Engineer Temporary P 8221 Interview Held by CEA Authority mandates rigorous adherence to GFR 2017 and GeM financial guidelines. The estimated contract valuation establishes the baseline for all fiscal covenants. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of exactly 2% of the estimated cost must be submitted by bidders to secure the bid, safeguard against withdrawal, and ensure seriousness of participation. Upon successful award, the selected vendor must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3% to 5% of the total contract value to cover warranty and performance obligations. A nominal, non-refundable tender document fee applies where applicable through digital portals. To mitigate project delays, the contract incorporates a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause, levying a penalty of 0.5% of the delayed milestone value per week of delay, subject to an overall ceiling of 10% of the total contract value.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract strictly enforces compliance through General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the agreement shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in the jurisdiction of the procuring entity. Payments are structured via milestone-based billing linked to verified output deliverables and service levels. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of 12 months is mandated post-completion to rectify any operational anomalies. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for transparency, prohibiting corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Senior Project Engineer Temporary P

Are Joint Ventures (JVs) or Consortiums eligible to bid for this tender?

Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the special conditions of contract, Joint Ventures are generally discouraged for this specialized service category to maintain direct accountability with a single prime contractor.

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 India, framed in the exact proforma provided in the tender document, and remain 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 bid opening?

Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance by CEA Authority for a period of not less than 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.

Does the contract incorporate a Price Variation Clause (PVC) for raw materials or labor?

No, the contract is structured on a firm and fixed price basis. No escalation on account of inflation, statutory wage revisions, or material cost fluctuations will be entertained during the currency of the contract.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required for commercial bid opening?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of a total 100 under the QCBS evaluation matrix to qualify for the subsequent opening of their financial BoQ.

Can MSMEs claim exemption from submitting the Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG)?

No, while MSMEs are exempt from Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, all successful bidders including MSMEs must furnish the requisite Performance Bank Guarantee prior to contract signing.