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Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Assistant Dietician a

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Assistant Dietician a administered by CIFNET Authority (Odisha).

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: Odisha

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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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Research Fellow Temporary P 5433 Walk in Interview Held on	1 Openings	Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)	20-11-2025

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Assistant Dietician 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

Secure a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and complete mandatory organizational registration on the Central Public Procurement Portal or GeM 4.0 platform to initiate bid participation.

Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit technical or commercial queries and review official amendments issued by the CIFNET Authority.

Prepare and upload the two-cover bid, ensuring Cover 1 contains complete pre-qualification credentials, statutory compliance certificates, and technical specifications without financial figures.

Submit the priced Bill of Quantities (BoQ) strictly in the prescribed digital format under Cover 2, preceding the designated deadline for automated commercial opening.

Acknowledge the formal Letter of Award (LoA) issued by CIFNET Authority, submit the requisite 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 Assistant Dietician a must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	Bidders must demonstrate an 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 bidding entity must have successfully executed similar past work orders for recruitment, manpower outsourcing, or administrative support services with central or state government departments.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of statutory registrations and compliances including active GSTIN, Permanent Account Number (PAN), EPF registration, ESI registration, and valid Labor License under applicable laws.
Statutory Benchmark	Registered Micro and Small Enterprises (MSMEs) and recognized Startups are granted exemptions from submitting EMD and prior turnover criteria, subject to meeting quality and technical specifications per Rule 170 of GFR 2017.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Recruitment to the Post of Assistant Dietician by CIFNET Authority requires a stringent financial evaluation under GFR 2017 guidelines. The estimated contract valuation dictates the monetary thresholds for all commercial instruments. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2% of the estimated cost must be submitted by bidders, with exemptions applicable exclusively to registered MSMEs and Startups holding valid certificates as per Rule 170. Upon successful evaluation, the selected L1 bidder must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3% and 5% of the total contract value to secure faithful performance. Tender document fees, where applicable, remain strictly non-refundable. Furthermore, to safeguard the procuring entity against schedule slippages, a robust Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is integrated, levying 0.5% of the contract price per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10% of the total contract value.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is strictly governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). All disputes arising out of or in connection with the contract shall be resolved amicably, failing which they shall be referred to sole arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in the jurisdiction of the CIFNET Authority. Milestone billing shall apply based on satisfactory delivery of recruitment stages. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) is enforced post-execution to address administrative anomalies. An Integrity Pact must be executed to ensure transparency and ethical conduct.

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

Are Joint Ventures or Consortiums eligible to bid for this recruitment support tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted to bid. Only single, established entities meeting all pre-qualification criteria are eligible to apply.

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

The EMD must be submitted via Account Payee Demand Draft, Fixed Deposit Receipt, Banker's Cheque, or Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank, valid for at least 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the standard bid validity period enforced by the CIFNET Authority?

Bids shall remain valid for acceptance for a minimum period of 120 days from the date of technical bid opening, during which bidders cannot modify or withdraw their offers.

Is there a Price Variation Clause applicable to this service contract?

Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the Special Conditions of Contract, rates quoted shall remain firm and fixed throughout the currency of the contract and not subject to any escalation.

How are technical evaluation marks allocated during the preliminary screening?

Technical evaluation is conducted on a pass-fail basis against mandatory pre-qualification criteria, followed by compliance verification of technical parameters before financial opening.

What documents are mandatory for MSME bidders claiming exemption from EMD?

Bidders must submit a valid Udyam Registration Certificate explicitly covering the scope of services tendered, along with relevant NSIC certification if applicable, to claim statutory exemptions.