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Research Fellow Temporary P 5441 Walk in Interview Held

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Research Fellow Temporary P 5441 Walk in Interview Held on administered by CIFNET Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CIFNET 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 Research Fellow Temporary P 5441 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.

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Complete mandatory registration on the GeM portal and Central Public Procurement Portal using valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates to access tender documents and submit bids securely.

Participate actively in the pre-bid clarification meeting convened by CIFNET Authority to resolve technical ambiguities, scope definitions, and compliance queries within stipulated timelines.

Prepare and upload the two-cover technical bid containing statutory compliances, credentials, and methodological frameworks without revealing financial figures on the platform.

Await the technical evaluation outcome and proceed to the commercial BoQ financial opening stage upon qualifying the benchmark technical standards set by the committee.

Receive the formal Letter of Award following successful financial ranking and submit the requisite Performance Bank Guarantee and signed contract agreements within statutory deadlines.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Research Fellow Temporary P 5441 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	The bidder must possess a minimum average annual turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three preceding financial years, duly certified by a Chartered Accountant.
Statutory Benchmark	The bidding entity must have successfully executed similar research support or manpower deployment projects for government or autonomous bodies in the past seven years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory statutory licenses including valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable labor licenses must be submitted along with the technical bid without fail.
Statutory Benchmark	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 submission of valid Udyam registration.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for the Research Fellow Temporary P 5441 Walk in Interview Held on under CIFNET Authority involves a specialized contractual framework governed by GFR 2017 and GeM guidelines. Given the nature of manpower and research services, the contract valuation is determined based on prevailing institutional fellowship rates. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated cost is mandated to deter frivolous bids, while a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value must be deposited by the successful bidder to ensure faithful execution. Tender document fees are generally waived for online GeM procurements in alignment with digital governance standards. Liquidated Damages (LD) are strictly enforced at 0.5 percent of the undelivered milestone value per week of delay, subject to a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the total contract value, ensuring accountability and timely execution.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance under CIFNET Authority adheres strictly to the General Financial Rules 2017. Any disputes arising out of the contract shall be resolved amicably, failing which the matter shall be referred to sole arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, with proceedings held in English. Milestone billing shall govern the payment terms, linked directly to verified deliverables and attendance reports. The Defect Liability Period, where applicable for deliverables, spans 12 months post-acceptance. An Integrity Pact must be executed for transparency, binding both parties to ethical practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Research Fellow Temporary P 5441 Wa

Are Joint Ventures permitted to participate in this procurement?

No, Joint Ventures and consortia are not permitted to bid for this specialized research and temporary engagement contract under CIFNET guidelines.

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

The EMD must be submitted either through online mode via the GeM portal or as an irrevocable Bank Guarantee from 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 tender?

The bids shall remain valid for a minimum period of 180 days from the date of technical bid opening, during which no price escalations are permitted.

Does the contract include a Price Variation Clause?

No, the rates quoted by the successful bidder shall remain firm and fixed throughout the currency of the contract, except for statutory revisions in minimum wages if explicitly mandated by government notifications.

What is the minimum qualifying mark in the technical evaluation?

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

Can MSMEs claim exemption from security deposit requirements?

While MSMEs are exempt from EMD under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, they are generally required to submit the Performance Bank Guarantee upon award unless specifically waived by the competent authority.