CHURACHANDPUR Recruitment Dossier

Applications Invited Research Associate and Research Assistant

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Applications Invited Research Associate and Research Assistant administered by CHURACHANDPUR Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CHURACHANDPUR Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 20-07-2025 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	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Applications Invited Walk in Interview Jrf Posts and Full	1 Openings	Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)	20-11-2025
Applications Inviting by Dist Employment Officer to Filling the Po	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2025-03-31
Apr 28 2022 Notification Candidates Shortlisted the Post	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-05-2026
Apr Jun	1 Openings	Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)	20-07-2025

Active Procurement Tenders by CHURACHANDPUR

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
List of Activities Under Horticulture Unit Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
List of Agencies Bidders Debarred by Nift Srinagar Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
List of Bidders for Uniform Cloth Material for Students Studying I Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Mar 12 2016 Retender of Liq Computer 2016 Closing Date	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 Applications Invited Research Associate and Research Assistant?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) 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 20-07-2025. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from CHURACHANDPUR Authority?

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

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Complete mandatory registration on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal or Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) using a valid Class III Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for authorized organizational representatives.

Participate in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit written queries, seek technical scope interpretations, and review formal corrigenda issued by the CHURACHANDPUR Authority.

Prepare and upload the two-cover bid comprising Cover A (technical credentials, statutory compliance, past experience) and Cover B (financial BoQ) securely on the portal before the stipulated deadline.

Attend the online commercial BoQ financial opening session post technical evaluation, where qualifying bidder quotes are decrypted, read out, and compiled into a comparative statement.

Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) from the CHURACHANDPUR Authority, subsequently submitting the requisite Performance Bank Guarantee and executing the contract agreement within the stipulated timeframe.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Applications Invited Research Associate and Research Assistant must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	The bidder 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	The bidder must have successfully executed similar research, academic consultancy, or manpower deployment projects for government bodies or autonomous institutions over the past five years, backed by completion certificates.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and applicable state or central labor licenses, ensuring complete compliance with Indian labor and taxation laws.
Statutory Benchmark	Registered Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover requirements under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to submission of valid Udyam or DPIIT certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for engagement of Research Associates and Research Assistants by CHURACHANDPUR Authority is structured under standard GFR 2017 and GeM financial norms. The estimated contract valuation is assessed based on man-month rates and project deliverables. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated value is mandated to deter frivolous bids, payable via demand draft or bank guarantee. Upon award, a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value must be furnished to secure faithful performance, valid until the completion of the defect liability period. The tender document fee is non-refundable, aligning with administrative cost recoveries. Furthermore, a Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is embedded, stipulating a deduction of 0.5 percent of the contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent, ensuring strict adherence to project timelines and deliverables.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract shall strictly adhere to General Conditions of Contract (GCC). All disputes arising out of or in connection with the agreement shall be resolved amicably, failing which they shall be referred to sole arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue at the designated authority seat. Milestone billing shall be tied to verifiable research outputs and periodic progress reports. The Defect Liability Period (DLP) shall extend for 6 months post project completion to rectify any analytical anomalies. Additionally, an Integrity Pact shall be enforced to maintain absolute transparency and curb malpractices.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Applications Invited Research Assoc

Are Joint Ventures or Consortia permitted to bid for this research engagement?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortia are not permitted. Bids must be submitted by individual registered entities, academic institutions, or corporate bodies meeting all pre-qualification criteria independently.

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

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India in favor of the CHURACHANDPUR 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 for this tender?

Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the last date of bid submission as specified in the tender document.

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

No, the rates quoted by the successful bidder shall remain firm, fixed, and binding throughout the entire duration of the contract, and no escalation will be entertained on any account.

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

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 based on the evaluation matrix specified in the RFP to be declared technically qualified for financial bid opening.

Can MSMEs claim exemption from submitting the Performance Bank Guarantee?

No, while MSMEs are exempt from EMD under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, successful bidders including MSMEs are mandatory required to submit the full Performance Bank Guarantee before contract execution.