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Border 0 Question and Answerkey Written Test the Post

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Border 0 Question and Answerkey Written Test the Post administered by CGWB Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CGWB Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200) Cutoff Date: 20-11-2025 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	Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)	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 CGWB

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Agreement and Other Related Documents Towards Empanellment of Training Prov Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration TENDER Document Link	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Airconditioner Amc TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Aluminium Welding Cable 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 Border 0 Question and Answerkey Written Test the Post?

The sanctioned remuneration is Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200) 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 20-11-2025. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from CGWB Authority?

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

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Step 1: Vendors must complete mandatory digital token registration and profile validation on the Central Public Procurement Portal and GeM 4.0 platform to access tender documents and submit bids securely.

Step 2: Participate in the pre-bid clarification meeting scheduled by CGWB Authority to address technical ambiguities, question paper security protocols, and submission guidelines before the deadline.

Step 3: Prepare and upload the two-cover bid containing technical qualifications, security compliance credentials, and past examination execution credentials without disclosing any financial figures.

Step 4: Upon successful technical evaluation, witness the commercial Bill of Quantities financial bid opening on the portal to determine the lowest evaluated responsive bidder.

Step 5: Receive the official Letter of Award from CGWB Authority, submit the mandatory Performance Bank Guarantee, and execute the formal contract agreement to commence services.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Border 0 Question and Answerkey Written Test the Post 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 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	The agency must demonstrate successful execution of similar confidential question paper setting and answer key evaluation projects for government or autonomous bodies in the past seven years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory statutory compliance documents including valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and relevant labor licenses must be submitted along with the technical bid.
Statutory Benchmark	Eligible Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized Startups are exempted from EMD and prior turnover requirements under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and Public Procurement Policy, subject to valid certificate submissions.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement dossier for the written test Q&A key preparation by CGWB Authority establishes strict financial controls under GFR 2017 and GeM 4.0 frameworks. Contract valuation is based on benchmarked market estimates for confidential examination services. Bidders must remit a non-refundable tender document fee as applicable, alongside an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2 percent of the estimated tender value to deter non-serious participants. Upon successful award, the selected agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to secure faithful performance. To mitigate project delays, a robust Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced, levying 0.5 percent of the undelivered milestone value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract value. These stringent commercial parameters safeguard public funds while ensuring timely execution of confidential public examinations.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract, incorporating milestone-based billing linked to successful deliverables such as draft question papers, final validated keys, and post-exam analysis. A Defect Liability Period is enforced to cover any discrepancies in the evaluation process. To ensure utmost transparency, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value tenders. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the contract shall be resolved amicably through mutual consultation, failing which the matter shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in New Delhi in English.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Border 0 Question and Answerkey Wri

Are Joint Ventures permitted to bid for this CGWB Authority tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not eligible to participate in this tender to maintain strict confidentiality, accountability, and direct contractual responsibility with a single entity.

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

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, favoring CGWB Authority, with a validity period extending 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

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

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 applicable to this contract?

No, the contract price shall remain firm and fixed throughout the entire duration of execution, and no price escalation on any account shall be entertained by CGWB Authority.

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

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 in the techno-commercial evaluation matrix to qualify for the subsequent financial bid opening.

How are security breaches handled regarding question paper preparation?

Any breach of data security, leakage of question papers, or compromise of answer keys will result in immediate contract termination, forfeiture of the PBG, and blacklisting under GFR rules.