CIFA Recruitment Dossier

Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Driver a Rank List

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Driver 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

Related Active Openings under CIFA

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Cook 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

Active Procurement Tenders by CIFA

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
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 Driver 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

Complete mandatory organization registration on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) using valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) for authorized signatories.

Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit technical queries, seek scope definition adjustments, and review amendments issued by the CIFA Authority.

Compile and upload the two-cover bid containing comprehensive technical credentials in Cover 1 and the itemized financial BoQ in Cover 2 strictly before the submission deadline.

Attend the online commercial BoQ financial opening session where valid technically qualified bidders' price bids are decrypted and evaluated for L1 determination.

Receive, review, and formally acknowledge the Letter of Award (LoA) issued by CIFA Authority, followed by timely execution of the formal contract agreement and submission of the PBG.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Driver 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 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 and chartered accountant certificates.
Statutory Benchmark	Successful execution of at least three similar recruitment or manpower assessment projects for government, public sector undertakings, or autonomous bodies in the past seven financial years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and appropriate labor licenses under applicable Indian labor legislations to ensure uncompromised statutory compliance.
Statutory Benchmark	Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and Startups recognized by DPIIT are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to submission of valid Udyam registration.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement dossier for the recruitment services under CIFA Authority mandates strict adherence to GFR 2017 financial thresholds. The contract valuation is established based on benchmarked market rates for large-scale recruitment drives. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2 percent of the estimated tender value must be submitted by bidders via Demand Draft or Bank Guarantee, ensuring adequate financial deterrence against frivolous bids. Upon successful selection, the lowest evaluated responsive bidder (L1) must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to safeguard against service default. A nominal non-refundable tender document fee applies where mandated by the portal. Furthermore, to enforce strict execution timelines for rank list generation and driving tests, a Liquidated Damages (LD) clause of 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week, subject to a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the total contract price, is legally embedded in the General Conditions of Contract.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

All contractual disputes arising from the execution of this recruitment mandate shall be resolved amicably through direct negotiations. Unresolved disputes shall be referred to sole arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, with the venue at the jurisdiction of the CIFA Authority headquarters. Milestone billing shall apply strictly upon successful completion of designated recruitment phases, including written examination management, practical driving skill assessments, and final rank list publication. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of 6 months applies to data accuracy and verification integrity. Additionally, an Integrity Pact shall be executed between the procuring entity and bidders to ensure absolute transparency, probity, and elimination of corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.

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

Are Joint Ventures (JVs) or Consortiums eligible to bid for this recruitment tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are strictly not permitted to participate in this tender to ensure singular, direct contractual accountability for candidate data security and service delivery.

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

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, drawn in favor of the procuring entity, and must remain valid for a period of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

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

Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening, during which no price escalations shall be entertained.

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

No, the contract price shall remain firm and fixed throughout the entire duration of the execution period, and no escalation on account of statutory wage revisions or inflation will be permitted.

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

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 75 marks out of a total 100 based on the evaluation matrix covering past experience, methodology, and technical presentations to be declared responsive.

Can sub-contracting of the driving skill assessment infrastructure be permitted?

Sub-contracting of core evaluation services is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized sub-contracting will lead to immediate termination of the contract and forfeiture of the Performance Bank Guarantee.