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Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Cook a Schedule

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Cook a Schedule 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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Animal Handler a	1 Openings	Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)	20-11-2025
Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Assistant Dietician a	1 Openings	Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)	20-11-2025
Research Associate I P 8264 Interview Held on	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-04-2026
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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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Amendment to the P U TENDER 2011 12	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
An Order Towards Scrapping of TENDER for 3d Whole Human Body Scanning Sys	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Andaman Nicobar Admin Global TENDER for Seaplane Helicopter Small Passeng	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Annexure 17 Price Bid Schedule Xlsx 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 Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Cook a Schedule?

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

Step 1: Vendors must register on the GeM portal and CPPP using valid Class III Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) to access tender documents and submit online queries.

Step 2: Participate in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to resolve ambiguities concerning recruitment service deliverables, evaluation matrices, and statutory compliances.

Step 3: Prepare and upload the Two-Cover bid system, separating technical credentials and statutory documents from the financial quotation on the portal.

Step 4: Post technical evaluation, witness the online commercial BoQ financial opening for eligible bidders to determine the lowest evaluated compliant bidder (L1).

Step 5: Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA), submit the mandated PBG, and execute the final binding contract agreement within the stipulated timeline.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Cook a Schedule must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	Bidders must possess 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	Successful execution of similar nature recruitment or manpower supply projects during the last seven years, with specific single-value or multi-value order thresholds.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of valid statutory licenses including GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable State/Central Labor Licenses.
Statutory Benchmark	Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and Public Procurement Policy, subject to valid UDYAM/DPIIT certification.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for recruitment services by CIFNET Authority operates under GFR 2017 and GeM frameworks. The estimated contract valuation dictates strict financial instruments. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2 percent of the estimated value is mandated to deter frivolous bids, submitted via Bank Guarantee or Demand Draft. Successful bidders must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value within 15 days of receiving the Letter of Award, valid till completion of obligations plus a defect liability margin. Tender document fees are structured as non-refundable unless waived under specific MSME policies. To safeguard public exchequer interests against delayed execution, a Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced at 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week, subject to a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the total contract value.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Any disputes arising out of the contract shall be resolved amicably; failing which, they shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Milestone billing is tied strictly to verified recruitment stages, from initial screening to final candidate onboarding. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of 12 months applies to service deficiencies. An Integrity Pact must be executed for high-value tenders to ensure transparency and prevent corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.

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

Are Joint Ventures (JVs) or Consortiums eligible to bid for this recruitment tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are strictly not permitted to bid for this tender. Only individual sole proprietorships, partnerships, or registered corporate entities meeting the pre-qualification criteria may apply.

What is the acceptable format and validity period for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India in favor of the CIFNET Authority, with a minimum validity period of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

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

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

Is a Price Variation Clause (PVC) applicable during the contract execution?

No Price Variation Clause is applicable unless explicitly stated in the special conditions of the contract. The quoted rates shall remain firm and fixed throughout the contract duration.

How are technical evaluation scores determined under the QCBS method?

Technical evaluation is conducted based on past experience, financial strength, methodology, and compliance with recruitment standards, requiring a minimum qualifying technical score of 70 percent to proceed to the financial opening stage.

What happens if the selected vendor fails to submit the Performance Bank Guarantee on time?

Failure to submit the PBG within the stipulated 15-day window from LoA issuance shall result in the forfeiture of the EMD and cancellation of the contract award.