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Scientist C Temporary P 5355 Walk in Interview Held

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Scientist C Temporary P 5355 Walk in Interview Held on 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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Scientist C Temporary P 5355 Walk in 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 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 valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates and complete mandatory vendor registration on the Central Public Procurement Portal and Government e-Marketplace to participate in the tendering process.

Submit formal written queries during the designated pre-bid clarification window to address technical ambiguities and understand exact deliverables expected by the CIFA Authority for the temporary position.

Prepare and upload the two-cover bid comprising technical credentials in Cover One and the financial Bill of Quantities in Cover Two within the stipulated submission deadline on the portal.

Attend the scheduled online opening of financial BoQs for technically qualified bidders to ensure complete transparency in price discovery and rate competitiveness evaluation by the tender committee.

Receive and formally acknowledge the Letter of Award issued by the procuring entity, followed by immediate submission of the required Performance Bank Guarantee for contract finalization.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Scientist C Temporary P 5355 Walk in Interview Held on 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 annual financial turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, backed by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	Submission of satisfactory completion certificates and past work orders for similar scientific or technical manpower supply projects executed for government or autonomous research bodies.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and applicable labor licenses to ensure absolute compliance with Indian labor and taxation laws.
Statutory Benchmark	Registered Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, subject to valid certificate submissions.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Scientist C Temporary P 5355 under CIFA Authority entails specific financial safeguards as per GFR 2017. The estimated contract valuation dictates a mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated cost to deter frivolous bids. Upon successful award, the selected agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to secure against default. A nominal non-refundable tender document fee applies unless exempted under valid MSME provisions. Furthermore, to ensure timely project execution and adherence to service delivery timelines, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced, levying a penalty of 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.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is strictly governed by the General Conditions of Contract. Any disputes arising from execution shall be resolved through arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, with the sole arbitrator appointed by the CIFA Authority. Milestone billing is tied strictly to verified monthly deliverables and performance metrics. The Defect Liability Period spans twelve months from final acceptance, ensuring rectifications of any discrepancies. An Integrity Pact is enforced for high-value procurements to maintain transparency, prohibiting corrupt practices throughout the lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Scientist C Temporary P 5355 Walk i

Are Joint Ventures permitted to bid for this tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not eligible to participate in this specific tender issued by the CIFA Authority.

What is the acceptable format for the Earnest Money Deposit bank guarantee?

The EMD must be submitted via demand draft, online transfer, or an irrevocable Bank Guarantee issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, valid for 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the standard bid validity period for this procurement?

All submitted bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 120 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.

Does this contract include a Price Variation Clause?

No, prices quoted by the bidder shall remain firm and fixed throughout the entire duration of the contract and shall not be subject to any escalation.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required?

Bidders must achieve a minimum benchmark score of 70 marks out of 100 in the technical evaluation matrix to qualify for the subsequent financial bid opening.

Where should hard copies of supporting documents be submitted?

While primary submission is electronic via the portal, designated physical copies including original EMD must reach the tender inviting authority before the bid submission closing time.