CHENNAICUSTOMS Recruitment Dossier

Due to Unavoidable Circumstances the Scheduled Interview in the S

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Due to Unavoidable Circumstances the Scheduled Interview in the S administered by CHENNAICUSTOMS Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CHENNAICUSTOMS 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

Related Active Openings under CHENNAICUSTOMS

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Recruitment of the Post of Ceo Nbqp in Qci	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Recruitment of Various Posts in Qci	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-10-2024
The Post of Revenue Field Worker Regular	1 Openings	₹37,400 - ₹67,000 (GP ₹1,000) (Level-4)	20-10-2024
Allocation of Departments to Ias Officers Dt	1 Openings	Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)	20-11-2025

Active Procurement Tenders by CHENNAICUSTOMS

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Bhel Has Issued Invitation to Bid for the Supply of Mea Monoethan Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Bhel Open TENDER T T206 3 3412w1 for Piston Ring Spring Ring Due	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Bhel Open TENDER T T212 23 3331n 1 for Forging for Hp Rotor Witho	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Bid GEM 2025 B 6659775 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 Due to Unavoidable Circumstances the Scheduled Interview in the S?

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 CHENNAICUSTOMS Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain chennaicustoms.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 obtain valid Class III Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) and complete mandatory registration on the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) or GeM 4.0 platform to access tender documents.

Step 2: Prospective bidders should participate in the pre-bid clarification meeting scheduled by CHENNAICUSTOMS Authority to resolve technical ambiguities, scope deviations, and procedural queries before submission deadlines.

Step 3: Submit the complete bid in a two-cover system, comprising Cover-I containing technical credentials, statutory compliances, EMD, and past experience proofs, and Cover-II containing the financial BoQ.

Step 4: Following technical evaluation and sample validation, open the commercial BoQ financial bids for technically qualified vendors on the portal to determine the lowest responsive bidder (L1).

Step 5: Issue the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the L1 bidder by CHENNAICUSTOMS Authority, followed by submission of the PBG and execution of the final binding contract agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Due to Unavoidable Circumstances the Scheduled Interview in the S must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Annual Turnover Criteria	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, supported by audited balance sheets.
Similar Project Execution Experience	The vendor must have successfully executed similar nature projects or interview management services for central or state government departments, public sector undertakings, or autonomous bodies in the last seven years.
Statutory Licenses and Compliance	Mandatory possession of valid GSTIN registration, Permanent Account Number (PAN), EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable labor licenses in compliance with Indian statutory frameworks.
MSME and Startup Exemptions	Micro and Small Enterprises (MSMEs) and recognized Startups are exempted from payment of EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to furnishing valid UDYOG Aadhar or DPIIT recognition certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement dossier for CHENNAICUSTOMS Authority entails robust commercial parameters aligned with GFR 2017 and GeM guidelines. Contract valuation is estimated based on prevailing market rates for the scheduled interview management services. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated cost is mandated to deter frivolous bids, payable via demand draft or bank guarantee. Upon successful award, the selected vendor must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to secure against default, valid until sixty days post the defect liability period. Tender document fees are waived as per government norms for MSMEs registered on the CPPP/GeM portals. Liquidated damages (LD) are strictly provisioned at 0.5 percent of the delayed delivery or execution value per week, subject to a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the aggregate contract value, ensuring stringent adherence to project timelines and administrative accountability.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance under General Conditions of Contract (GCC) strictly adheres to the governing laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the contract shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in Chennai. Milestone billing applies as per predefined project deliverables verified by CHENNAICUSTOMS Authority representatives. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months is enforced from the date of final service acceptance. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact must be executed for high-value tenders to ensure absolute transparency, prohibiting corrupt practices, bribery, and collusive behavior throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Due to Unavoidable Circumstances th

Are Joint Ventures (JVs) or Consortiums eligible to bid for this tender issued by CHENNAICUSTOMS Authority?

Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the specific tender document, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are generally not permitted to bid for service-oriented contracts to ensure single-entity accountability and direct contractual liability.

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

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India in favor of CHENNAICUSTOMS Authority, and it must remain valid for a period of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

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

Bids submitted must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 120 days from the last date of bid submission, during which no price escalations are permitted.

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

No, the contract price shall remain firm and fixed throughout the tenure of the agreement, including any authorized extensions, and no price variation will be entertained on account of statutory wage revisions or material cost fluctuations.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required for a bidder to open their financial BoQ?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 based on the evaluation matrix specified in the tender document to qualify for the commercial bid opening stage.

Can micro and small enterprises claim exemption from submitting prior experience certificates?

While MSMEs are exempted from EMD and turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, the competent authority may relax prior experience criteria only if public interest, quality standards, and technical competence are not compromised.