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Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Cook a Rank List

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

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CIFA 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 Recruitment to the Post of Driver a Rank List	1 Openings	Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)	20-11-2025
Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of General Apprentice	1 Openings	Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)	20-11-2025
Scientist B Medical P 8268 Interview Held on	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2025-03-31
Scientist C Pathology	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

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Angle Grinding Machine TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Animal Husbandry Unit Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Annexure a List of Spares to TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Annexure a to Consumables 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 Cook a Rank List?

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 CIFA Authority?

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

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Register securely on the GeM 4.0 or CPPP portal using valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) representing authorized signatories to access tender documents, operational guidelines, and submission interfaces seamlessly.

Participate actively in the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to resolve ambiguities regarding scope of work, evaluation criteria, and compliance requirements through formal written queries submitted within stipulated timelines.

Prepare and upload the two-cover bid meticulously, ensuring Cover One contains comprehensive technical credentials, statutory compliances, and past experience proofs, completely devoid of any commercial pricing details.

Submit the financial bid through the online BoQ module post technical qualification, ensuring rates are quoted accurately as per standard tax regimes and all mandated cost components without conditional clauses.

Acknowledge and accept the formally issued Letter of Award (LoA) upon successful evaluation, followed by prompt submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and execution of the formal agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Cook a Rank List 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 30 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, supported by audited balance sheets and profit-loss statements.
Statutory Benchmark	The bidding agency must successfully submit past work orders and completion certificates demonstrating execution of similar large-scale recruitment, assessment, or manpower management projects for government or public sector undertakings.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory submission of authentic statutory registrations including valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and valid labor licenses under applicable central or state labor acts to ensure complete regulatory compliance.
Statutory Benchmark	Registered Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and Start-ups recognized by DPIIT are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and Public Procurement Policy, subject to valid certificate submissions.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for recruitment services to the post of Cook under CIFA Authority requires robust financial structuring in alignment with GFR 2017 and GeM guidelines. Contract valuation must reflect accurate cost estimation based on market rates for large-scale recruitment processing. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed strictly at 2 percent of the estimated value acts as a deterrent against non-serious bidders, accepted via online payment, NEFT, or Bank Guarantee. Successful bidders must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value, valid until completion of all statutory obligations and the defect liability period. Tender document fees, where applicable, shall be non-refundable. To safeguard public funds against delayed execution or service lapses, a Liquidated Damages (LD) clause of 0.5 percent of the delayed delivery value per week, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the contract value, is mandatorily enforced.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contractual compliance is strictly governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and relevant provisions of GFR 2017. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the contract shall be resolved amicably; failing which, the matter shall be referred to sole arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, with proceedings held in English at the jurisdiction of the procuring entity. Milestone billing shall apply strictly based on verifiable deliverables and stage-wise completion of the recruitment process. A defect liability period shall extend to cover post-result grievances and verification discrepancies. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact shall be executed to ensure transparency, anti-corruption measures, and fair competition throughout the lifecycle of the procurement process.

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

Are joint ventures or consortia eligible to bid for this recruitment tender?

No, joint ventures and consortia are strictly not permitted to participate in this tender to ensure singular accountability and direct contractual responsibility with the primary bidding agency.

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, drawn in favor of the CIFA Authority, and remain valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the standard bid validity period mandated for this procurement?

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 service contract?

No Price Variation Clause is applicable. The rates quoted by the successful bidder shall remain firm, fixed, and binding throughout the entire duration of the contract, including any approved extensions.

What are the qualifying technical evaluation marks required to open commercial bids?

Bidders must secure a minimum qualifying score of 70 marks out of 100 in the rigorous technical evaluation matrix based on past experience, methodology, and team competence to qualify for financial opening.

Can MSMEs claim exemption from all financial security parameters under GFR 2017?

While registered MSMEs are exempt from submitting EMD and prior turnover criteria, they are generally not exempt from furnishing the Performance Bank Guarantee upon award of the contract.