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Scientist C Pathology

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Scientist C Pathology administered by CIFA Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CIFA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 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	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 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 C Pathology?

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 2026-09-30. 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

Obtain a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate and register on the GeM 4.0 portal and Central Public Procurement Portal to enable authenticated bidding and participation.

Participate in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical queries, scope ambiguities, and compliance requirements outlined by the CIFA Authority.

Prepare and upload the two-cover bid, ensuring the technical cover contains all statutory documents, credentials, and compliance certificates without disclosing financial details.

Monitor the technical evaluation outcomes and await the opening of the commercial Bill of Quantities for technically qualified bidders on the procurement portal.

Receive the official Letter of Award upon successful financial evaluation, followed by prompt submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and contract execution.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Scientist C Pathology 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.
Statutory Benchmark	The agency must have successfully executed similar specialized pathology projects or professional manpower deployment services for government departments or autonomous bodies in the past seven years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory submission of statutory compliance documents including valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable labor licenses as per Indian statutory frameworks.
Statutory Benchmark	Eligible Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized Startups are entitled to relaxations on EMD and prior turnover requirements in accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and public procurement policies.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Scientist C Pathology by CIFA Authority operates under GFR 2017 and GeM 4.0 frameworks, necessitating a rigorous financial structure. The contract valuation is determined through meticulous market estimation. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated value is mandated to secure the bid, while micro and small enterprises may seek exemptions per prevailing rules. Successful bidders must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to safeguard against execution defaults. The tender document is non-refundable, aligning with standard administrative cost recovery. Furthermore, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause enforces a penalty of 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week, subject to a maximum cap of 10 percent of the total contract price, ensuring timely and compliant project delivery.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract shall strictly adhere to General Conditions of Contract (GCC) provisions. Milestone-based billing will govern financial disbursements, tied to verified deliverables and service level agreements. A designated Defect Liability Period (DLP) shall apply to rectify any discrepancies post-service delivery. For dispute resolution, any claims or differences shall be settled through arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue jurisdiction resting with the CIFA Authority headquarters. Additionally, an Integrity Pact shall be executed to maintain absolute transparency, deterring corrupt practices throughout the procurement and lifecycle execution stages.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Scientist C Pathology

Are Joint Ventures or Consortiums eligible to bid for the Scientist C Pathology contract?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted for this specialized professional service contract. Bidders must participate as single legal entities to maintain direct accountability.

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

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

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

Bids submitted must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.

Is a Price Variation Clause applicable to this contract during the execution phase?

No, the contract operates on a fixed-price basis. Unit rates quoted in the commercial BoQ shall remain firm and fixed throughout the tenure of the contract without upward revisions.

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

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 based on the evaluation matrix specified in the tender document to qualify for the commercial BoQ opening.

How are statutory tax deductions handled on payments made to the contractor?

Tax Deducted at Source for Income Tax, GST, and other statutory levies shall be deducted at prevailing rates from every running and final bill as mandated by Indian tax laws.