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Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of General Apprentice

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of General Apprentice 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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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 Driver a Rank List	1 Openings	Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)	20-11-2025
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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 General Apprentice?

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 digital token registration on the GeM portal and Central Public Procurement Portal, ensuring valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates for authorized signatories before downloading tender documents.

Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to raise technical queries, seek scope amendments, and obtain official corrigenda issued by the CIFA Authority procurement committee.

Prepare and upload a robust two-cover bid containing exhaustive pre-qualification credentials in Cover 1 and the unpriced technical compliance matrix without revealing any commercial pricing.

Unlock the financial cover and BoQ on the portal strictly after successful technical evaluation, where lowest responsive bidders are determined transparently through automated system evaluation.

Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) from the CIFA Authority, subsequent to which the vendor must submit the Performance Bank Guarantee and execute the formal contract agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

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

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	Bidders must possess a minimum annual financial turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value, averaged over the last three consecutive financial years, backed by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	Submission of verifiable past work orders demonstrating successful execution of similar recruitment or manpower management projects for government or autonomous bodies in the preceding five years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of valid statutory licenses and compliances, including active GSTIN, Permanent Account Number, EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable state labor licenses.
Statutory Benchmark	Availment of EMD and tender fee exemptions for registered Micro and Small Enterprises and startups, strictly subject to valid Udyam registration and compliance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for the Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of General Apprentice by CIFA Authority requires meticulous adherence to GFR 2017 and GeM 4.0 guidelines. The contract valuation forms the base for calculating financial obligations. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) pegged strictly at 2 percent of the estimated tender value must be submitted by bidders to secure the bid, with provisions for MSME exemptions as per extant rules. Upon successful selection, the L1 vendor must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to safeguard against default. Tender document fees, where applicable, remain non-refundable. Furthermore, to enforce strict execution timelines and mitigate project delays, the contract incorporates a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause, levying 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week of delay, subject to an overall ceiling cap of 10 percent of the contract price.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract enforces strict compliance through General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Dispute resolution shall be strictly governed by the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held locally under appointed arbitrators. Payments will follow a structured milestone billing mechanism linked to verified deliverable stages. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) will apply to rectify any operational anomalies post-execution. Additionally, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value tenders to ensure absolute transparency and prevent corrupt practices.

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

Are Joint Ventures permitted to bid for this general apprentice recruitment contract?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not eligible to participate in this tender. Only single-entity registered business entities meeting all pre-qualification parameters are allowed.

What is the acceptable format and validity duration for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India in the prescribed CIFA Authority proforma, remaining valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the standard bid validity period required under this procurement?

Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a mandatory period of 180 days from the scheduled last date of bid submission.

Does the contract incorporate a Price Variation Clause (PVC)?

No Price Variation Clause is applicable for this contract. All quoted rates shall remain firm, fixed, and non-escalable throughout the entire duration of project execution.

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

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of the total 100 evaluation criteria to be declared technically responsive and eligible for commercial BoQ opening.

Can MSEs claiming EMD exemption also claim exemption from submitting the Performance Bank Guarantee?

No. While registered MSEs are exempt from EMD submission under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, they are still legally mandated to submit the full Performance Bank Guarantee upon winning the award.