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Scientist B Medical P 8268 Interview Held

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Scientist B Medical P 8268 Interview Held on administered by CIFA Authority (Kerala).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CIFA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2025-03-31 Posting Jurisdiction: Kerala

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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	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	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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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 Scientist B Medical P 8268 Interview Held on?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) 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 2025-03-31. 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

Bidders must register their organization on the GeM portal and Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) using valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) issued by a licensed certifying authority in India.

Participate actively in the pre-bid clarification meeting convened by CIFA Authority to resolve technical ambiguities, seek scope refinements, and submit formal written queries within the stipulated timeframe.

Prepare and upload the two-cover bid comprising Cover A (technical credentials, statutory compliances, and EMD) and Cover B (financial BoQ) on the e-procurement portal before the submission deadline.

Attend the online commercial BoQ financial opening session conducted post technical evaluation, where qualifying bidders' price bids are decrypted and ranked lowest-cost-first in accordance with rules.

Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) issued by CIFA Authority, subsequently submitting the requisite Performance Bank Guarantee and executing the formal contract agreement within the statutory period.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Scientist B Medical P 8268 Interview Held on 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 an average annual financial turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, duly certified by a Chartered Accountant.
Statutory Benchmark	The bidder must have successfully executed similar medical or scientific manpower/consultancy projects for Central or State Government departments, autonomous bodies, or PSUs during the last seven years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory statutory registrations must be submitted including valid GSTIN, Permanent Account Number (PAN), EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable labor licenses under extant Indian laws.
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 Public Procurement Policy, subject to furnishing valid certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement dossier for the engagement of Scientist B Medical P 8268 by CIFA Authority mandates rigorous commercial parameters aligned with GFR 2017 and GeM guidelines. The estimated contract valuation warrants an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) pegged strictly at 2 percent of the estimated cost to deter frivolous bids. Upon successful award, the selected bidder must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value, valid until the completion of all contractual obligations including the defect liability period. The tender document fee is non-refundable, structured to cover administrative processing. Furthermore, to ensure strict adherence to project timelines, a Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced at 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week of delay, subject to a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the total contract value, safeguarding public funds against unmitigated slippages.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) of CIFA Authority. All disputes arising out of or in connection with the contract shall be resolved amicably through mutual negotiations, failing which the matter shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, with the venue at the city of the procuring entity. Milestone billing shall apply based on verified deliverables and service level agreements (SLAs). A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months shall be enforced post-completion to rectify any operational anomalies. An Integrity Pact shall be executed for transparency.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Scientist B Medical P 8268 Intervie

Are Joint Ventures (JVs) or Consortia permitted to bid for this Scientist B Medical procurement?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortia are strictly not permitted to participate in this tender to ensure singular accountability and direct contractual responsibility.

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

The EMD must be submitted either via online transfer to the designated bank account of CIFA Authority or as a Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank in India, valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

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

Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance by CIFA Authority for a period of not less than 180 days from the last date of bid submission.

Does the contract incorporate a Price Variation Clause (PVC) for inflation or wage revisions?

Unless explicitly stated in the special conditions of contract, the quoted prices shall remain firm and fixed throughout the tenure of the contract, with no provision for price escalation.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required during the evaluation phase?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 in the techno-commercial evaluation matrix to be declared technically responsive and eligible for financial bid opening.

How are MSME exemptions applied regarding the tender document fee and EMD?

Registered MSMEs holding valid Udyam Registration Certificates for relevant service categories are exempt from paying the EMD and tender document fee, provided they submit their valid certificates during bid submission.