CERCIND Recruitment Dossier

Sr Accounts Officer a Held

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Sr Accounts Officer a Held on administered by CERCIND Authority (Himachal Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CERCIND Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Himachal Pradesh

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Official Domain: cercind.gov.in | Jurisdiction: Himachal Pradesh

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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 CERCIND

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Project Technical Support Ii P 8260 Interview Held on	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Project Technical Support Ii P 8273 Interview Held on	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Project Technical Support Ii Temporary P 5508 Walk in Interview Held on	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Sr Medical Records Officer	4 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-13

Active Procurement Tenders by CERCIND

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Administration TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Advertised Open TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Advertisement for TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Airconditioner Hiring 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 Sr Accounts Officer a 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 CERCIND Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain cercind.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Complete mandatory vendor registration on the GeM 4.0 portal and Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) using a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to access tender documents securely.

Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit technical or commercial queries, ensuring complete alignment with the CERCIND Authority scope of work.

Prepare and upload a comprehensive two-cover bid containing technical credentials and compliance documents in Cover 1, ensuring all pre-qualification criteria are meticulously met.

Submit the priced commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) exclusively through the online portal in Cover 2, ensuring competitive pricing without altering the prescribed format.

Acknowledge and execute the formal contract upon the successful issuance of the Letter of Award (LoA) by the competent authority, followed by timely submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Sr Accounts Officer a 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, supported by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	Proponents must have successfully executed similar nature projects for government departments or public sector undertakings during the preceding five years, meeting defined threshold values.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and applicable state or central labor licenses as per extant Indian labor laws and regulations.
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 the Public Procurement Policy, subject to valid certificate submissions.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Sr Accounts Officer a Held on by CERCIND Authority involves a rigorous financial structure aligned with GFR 2017. The estimated contract valuation is assessed comprehensively based on market rates, factoring in statutory outlays. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2% of the estimated cost is mandatory to filter out non-serious bidders, payable via demand draft or bank guarantee. Upon successful award, the selected vendor must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3% to 5% of the total contract value to secure performance obligations throughout the tenure. Tender document fees are maintained at nominal non-refundable rates to encourage wider participation while covering administrative processing. To safeguard the procuring entity against delivery delays, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced, levying 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value 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 is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). All disputes arising out of the execution of this contract shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in English and the venue designated by CERCIND Authority. Payments shall be released based on verified milestone billings tied to specific deliverable outputs. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) shall be enforced post-completion to rectify any operational anomalies at the contractor's expense. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact shall be executed to ensure absolute transparency, probity, and prevention of corrupt practices throughout the lifecycle of the procurement.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Sr Accounts Officer a Held on

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

Unless explicitly permitted in the special conditions of the tender document, joint ventures and consortiums are not allowed, and bids must be submitted by a single sole proprietor, partnership firm, or corporate entity.

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

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, framed in the exact pro forma specified 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 tender?

Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance by CERCIND Authority for a minimum period of 180 days from the last date of bid submission.

Is there a Price Variation Clause (PVC) applicable to this contract?

This contract operates on a firm and fixed price basis throughout its duration. No escalation on account of inflation, statutory wage revisions, or material cost increases shall be entertained unless specifically provided in the commercial terms.

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

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 under the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or designated evaluation matrix to qualify for the opening of their commercial BoQ.

Can sub-contracting of services be permitted under this procurement?

Sub-contracting of any core portion of the assigned scope of work is strictly prohibited without prior written approval from the competent authority of CERCIND Authority.