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Border 0 Question and Revised Answerkey Written Test

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Border 0 Question and Revised Answerkey Written Test administered by CIC Authority (Gujarat).

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

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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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Border 0 Rank List the Post of Technical Assistant	1 Openings	Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)	20-11-2025
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Project Technical Support Iii Temporary P 5508 Walk in Interview Held on 04	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-04-2026
Public Relations Officer a	1 Openings	Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)	20-11-2025

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Border 0 Question and Revised Answerkey Written Test?

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 20-12-2025. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from CIC Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain cic.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 register their organizational profile on the CPPP or GeM 4.0 portal using valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) to access tender documents and participate securely.

Step 2: Submit formal written queries prior to the designated pre-bid clarification meeting date to resolve ambiguities regarding the written test answer key evaluation scope.

Step 3: Upload the complete two-cover bid comprising mandatory technical credentials in Cover 1 and the itemized financial BoQ in Cover 2 before the stipulated submission deadline.

Step 4: Post technical evaluation of submitted credentials, the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) for technically qualified bidders is opened securely through the e-procurement portal.

Step 5: The lowest evaluated responsive bidder is issued the formal Letter of Award (LoA), followed by mandatory acceptance and submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Border 0 Question and Revised Answerkey Written Test must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Annual Turnover Criteria	The bidder must achieve 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 successfully execute past work orders of similar magnitude involving high-stakes written test administration, question paper setting, and answer key revisions for government bodies or autonomous institutions.
Statutory Licenses and Compliance	Mandatory possession of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and relevant labor licenses complying with all applicable statutory regulations in India.
MSME and Startup Exemption	Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and recognized startups are exempt from EMD and prior turnover requirements in accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to furnishing valid UDYOG Aadhaar or DPIIT certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for the Border 0 Question and Revised Answerkey Written Test by CIC Authority entails stringent financial compliance aligned with GFR 2017 and GeM 4.0 guidelines. The estimated contract valuation must be realistically benchmarked against historical examination processing costs to avoid under or over-estimation. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) pegged strictly at 2 percent of the estimated value acts as a deterrent against non-serious bidders, payable via demand draft, fixed deposit receipt, or bank guarantee. Upon successful award, the selected agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value, valid till the completion of all contractual obligations including the defect liability period. A nominal non-refundable tender document fee may be levied unless waived for eligible micro and small enterprises. Furthermore, the contract incorporates a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause enforcing a penalty of 0.5 percent of the delayed delivery value per week, capped at a maximum of 10 percent for delays attributable to the service provider.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The General Conditions of Contract mandate stringent adherence to project milestones with structured milestone-based billing linked to deliverables such as question bank finalization, test administration, and revised answer key publication. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) is enforced to rectify any post-evaluation discrepancies or discrepancies in the published answer keys. To ensure absolute transparency, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value tenders, committing both parties to ethical practices free from corruption. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the contract shall be resolved amicably through conciliation, failing which they shall be referred to arbitration under the aegis of the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue of arbitration located at the jurisdiction of the CIC Authority headquarters.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Border 0 Question and Revised Answe

Are Joint Ventures (JV) or Consortiums eligible to bid for this examination processing contract?

Unless explicitly permitted in the specific tender document, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are generally discouraged to maintain single-point accountability for high-security tasks like answer key revisions.

What is the acceptable format and validity requirement for the EMD 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, and must remain valid for a minimum of 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 period of not less than 180 days from the designated date of technical bid opening.

Does the contract incorporate a Price Variation Clause (PVC) for unexpected cost escalations?

No, the contract is based on a fixed-price model. Prices quoted shall remain firm and fixed throughout the currency of the contract, inclusive of all statutory taxes and duties, with no provision for escalation.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required to open the commercial financial bid?

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 BoQ opening.

Is sub-contracting of the answer key evaluation work permitted under this contract?

Sub-contracting of core operational tasks such as question paper setting and answer key evaluation is strictly prohibited without prior written approval from the CIC Authority to ensure data security and confidentiality.