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Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Pharmacist a Rank

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Pharmacist a Rank administered by CIBS Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CIBS Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹31250 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2025-07-19 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	₹31250 (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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Active Procurement Tenders by CIBS

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Annexure 21 Eoi for Purchase of Land Or Building 10617 6th June 2021 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Annexure a to TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Annexure Abstract of Cost to TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Annexure B to 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 Recruitment to the Post of Pharmacist a Rank?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹31250 (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 2025-07-19. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from CIBS Authority?

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

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Complete mandatory digital token registration and profile verification on the GeM 4.0 and CPPP portals, ensuring all organizational compliance documents and authorized signatory credentials are fully updated.

Participate in the pre-bid clarification meeting to resolve ambiguities regarding the recruitment scope, service level agreements, and evaluation parameters stipulated by the CIBS Authority.

Prepare and upload the two-cover bid comprising technical credentials, statutory compliance certificates, and past performance records in Cover One, ensuring complete alignment with tender prerequisites.

Submit the unpriced commercial BoQ and financial quote in Cover Two, ensuring all statutory deductions, administrative service charges, and applicable Goods and Services Tax are clearly delineated.

Await the technical evaluation outcome, subsequent financial opening of qualified bids, and formal issuance of the Letter of Award (LoA) to the L1 evaluated compliant bidder.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Pharmacist a Rank must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	Bidders must demonstrate a minimum average annual financial turnover of at least thirty percent of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, supported by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	The bidding agency must provide verifiable proof of successfully executing similar recruitment or manpower supply projects for government departments, autonomous bodies, or central institutions in the past seven years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of statutory registrations including valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and applicable state or central labor licenses to ensure total adherence to statutory labor laws.
Statutory Benchmark	MSME and Startup entities are eligible for exemptions regarding EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to submission of valid Udyam or DPIIT registration.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for the recruitment of Pharmacists by CIBS Authority requires a meticulously structured commercial framework in compliance with GFR 2017 and GeM 4.0 guidelines. The contract valuation is determined based on the comprehensive service level agreement for recruitment operations. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) equivalent to two percent of the estimated cost must be submitted by bidders to ensure genuine participation. Upon successful award, the selected agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from three to five percent of the total contract value to secure performance obligations. Tender document fees are maintained as non-refundable administrative charges where applicable. To mitigate project delays, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced, levying zero point five percent of the delayed milestone value per week of delay, subject to a maximum ceiling of ten percent of the total contract value.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contractual compliance is strictly governed by the General Conditions of Contract. Any disputes arising out of the recruitment execution shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, with the venue designated at the CIBS Authority headquarters. Milestone billing shall apply based on verifiable recruitment stages, including candidate screening, examination conduct, and final dossier handover. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months applies to any discrepancies in the recruitment process or data management. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact shall be executed between the procuring entity and the bidders to maintain transparency, prevent corrupt practices, and ensure fair competition throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of

Are Joint Ventures or Consortiums eligible to bid for this pharmacist recruitment tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted to bid. Only single, legally incorporated bidding entities fulfilling all technical and financial criteria independently may participate.

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

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, strictly adhering to the pro forma provided in the tender document, with a minimum validity extending forty-five days beyond the final bid validity period.

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

All submitted bids must remain valid and open for acceptance by the CIBS Authority for a period of one hundred and eighty days from the date of technical bid opening.

Does the contract incorporate a Price Variation Clause for statutory wage or tax revisions?

The contract price is generally fixed, but statutory variations in minimum wages mandated by the government or changes in GST rates during the execution period shall be reimbursed upon production of documentary evidence.

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

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of seventy percent out of the total hundred technical evaluation marks to qualify for the subsequent financial BoQ opening.

Can micro and small enterprises claim exemption from paying the tender document fee?

Yes, Micro and Small Enterprises registered with NSIC or holding a valid Udyam Registration Certificate are exempt from paying the tender document fee and EMD, in accordance with GFR 2017 provisions.