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Public Relations Officer a

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Public Relations Officer a administered by CIC Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CIC 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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Border 0 Question and Revised Answerkey Written Test	1 Openings	Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)	20-12-2025
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

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Airconditioner Hiring TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
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An Order Towards Scrapping of TENDER for 3d Whole Human Body	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 Public Relations Officer a?

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 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

Register the organization on the CPPP or GeM 4.0 portal using a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate to access tender documents, decrypt files, and upload responses securely.

Participate in the pre-bid clarification meeting scheduled by CIC Authority to resolve technical and commercial queries, ensuring complete alignment with the tender scope.

Prepare and submit the two-cover bid containing separate encrypted PDF files for technical credentials and commercial documents before the stipulated deadline.

Attend the online opening of the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) following the successful technical evaluation of eligible bidder submissions.

Receive and formally acknowledge the Letter of Award (LoA) issued by CIC Authority, followed by the timely submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Public Relations Officer a must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	The bidder 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, supported by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	The bidder must have successfully executed similar public relations or communication assignment work orders for central or state government bodies, autonomous institutions, or public sector undertakings over 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	Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to valid UDYAM or DPIIT certification.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Public Relations Officer services by CIC Authority involves a carefully structured financial framework under GFR 2017 and GeM guidelines. The estimated contract valuation is determined through market analysis to ensure value for public funds. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated value is mandated to secure the bid against frivolous submissions. Upon selection, the successful agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the contract value, valid until sixty days beyond the contract completion date, to safeguard against default. Tender document fees are governed by prevailing digital procurement policies. Furthermore, to ensure timely delivery of public relations outputs, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced, levying 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract value.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is strictly governed by General Conditions of Contract (GCC). All disputes arising out of or in connection with the contract shall be resolved amicably, failing which they shall be referred to arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue at the city of the procuring entity. Payments shall be disbursed based on verified milestone billing tied to specific deliverables. The Defect Liability Period (DLP) extends for twelve months post-completion to rectify deficiencies. Additionally, an Integrity Pact is mandatory to ensure transparency, anti-corruption measures, and fair competition throughout the execution lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Public Relations Officer a

Are joint ventures or consortiums permitted to bid for the Public Relations Officer contract?

No, joint ventures and consortiums are not permitted. The bidding entity must participate as a single sole proprietor, partnership firm, or registered corporate entity meeting all criteria independently.

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

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by any scheduled commercial bank in India in favor of CIC Authority, conforming strictly to the prescribed proforma in the tender, with a minimum validity of 180 days from the bid opening date.

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 last date of bid submission, during which no price escalations or modifications are permitted.

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

Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the Special Conditions of Contract, the quoted rates shall remain firm and fixed throughout the entire duration of the contract, including any approved extensions.

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

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of a total of 100 based on the evaluation matrix covering agency experience, personnel credentials, and methodology presentation to qualify for commercial opening.

Can MSME bidders claim exemption from submitting the Performance Bank Guarantee?

While MSMEs are exempt from EMD under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, they are generally required to submit the standard Performance Bank Guarantee unless specific administrative relaxations are granted in the tender document.