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Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Animal Handler a

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Animal Handler a administered by CIFNET Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CIFNET 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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Animal Handler a?

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 CIFNET Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain cifnet.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Complete mandatory digital registration on the GeM portal and Central Public Procurement Portal using a valid Class III Digital Signature Certificate for authorized organizational signatories.

Participate in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit written queries, review technical specifications for Animal Handler recruitment, and analyze addendums issued by CIFNET Authority.

Prepare and upload the two-cover bid containing complete pre-qualification documents, statutory compliance certificates, and technical proposals without disclosing financial figures within the technical envelope.

Wait for technical evaluation completion and witness the online opening of the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) financial cover for technically qualified bidders meeting all criteria.

Acknowledge the formal Letter of Award (LoA) issued by CIFNET Authority, submit the mandated Performance Bank Guarantee, and execute the final agreement within the stipulated timeframe.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Animal Handler a 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 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 bidder must have successfully executed similar manpower recruitment or animal handling service contracts for central or state government departments, autonomous bodies, or public sector undertakings during the past seven years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory statutory compliance credentials including valid GSTIN registration, Permanent Account Number (PAN), EPF registration, ESI registration, and a valid Labor License under applicable state or central labor laws.
Statutory Benchmark	In accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises, registered MSMEs and Startups are exempted from submitting the EMD and prior turnover criteria subject to meeting quality parameters.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Animal Handler by CIFNET Authority operates under GFR 2017 and GeM frameworks, balancing risk and financial compliance. The estimated contract valuation dictates a non-refundable tender document fee, aligned with micro-procurement or standard service thresholds. Bidders must submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2% of the estimated cost to deter frivolous bids. Upon successful award, the chosen agency shall furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3% to 5% of the total contract value to safeguard against default, valid through the contract completion plus defect liability periods. To ensure timely execution, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced, levying 0.5% of the delayed milestone value per week of default, capped at a maximum of 10% of the total contract value, thereby protecting public exchequer interests.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract execution is strictly governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and public procurement guidelines. Milestone billing is tied to verified service delivery and successful candidate placement stages. A comprehensive Defect Liability Period (DLP) applies to rectify any recruitment or deployment discrepancies. To maintain absolute transparency, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value tenders. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the contract shall be resolved amicably through mutual discussions; failing which, the matter shall be referred to a sole arbitrator appointed by CIFNET Authority in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in English and jurisdiction vested locally.

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

Are Joint Ventures or Consortia permitted to bid for the Animal Handler recruitment contract?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortia are not permitted to participate in this tender to ensure singular accountability and direct contractual liability with the primary bidding agency.

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, favoring CIFNET Authority, and must remain 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 CIFNET Authority for a period of not less than 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.

Does the contract incorporate a Price Variation Clause for statutory wage revisions?

Yes, price variation is applicable strictly against statutory revisions notified by the government regarding minimum wages, EPF, and ESI, provided documentary evidence is submitted.

What is the qualifying technical threshold score during the evaluation stage?

Bidders must secure a minimum of 70 percent marks in the technical evaluation parameter matrix based on past experience, financial strength, and operational methodology to qualify for financial opening.

Can micro and small enterprises claim exemption from tender document fees?

Yes, valid Udyam-registered MSMEs are exempt from paying the tender document fee and EMD upon submitting relevant valid registration certificates during bid submission on the portal.