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Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Physiotherapist a

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

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CIHTS 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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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Annexure 01 to TENDER	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
Annexure a Technical Specification to TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Annexure Drawings to 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 Physiotherapist a?

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 CIHTS Authority?

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

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Complete mandatory digital token registration and profile activation on the GeM portal or Central Public Procurement Portal, ensuring valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates for authorized signatories.

Participate actively in the pre-bid clarification meeting, submitting all technical and commercial queries within the stipulated window to seek necessary amendments from the CIHTS Authority.

Compile and upload the comprehensive two-cover bid submission, ensuring Cover-A contains all technical credentials and statutory compliances, while Cover-B holds the financial quotation.

Await the technical evaluation outcome and subsequent commercial Bill of Quantities financial opening on the portal for all technically qualified and responsive bidders.

Receive the formal Letter of Award issued by the competent authority, followed by prompt submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and execution of the formal agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Physiotherapist 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, backed by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	Submission of verifiable past work orders and satisfactory completion certificates for successfully executing similar manpower or professional healthcare recruitment services in government bodies.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of statutory registrations including valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and applicable labor licenses in compliance with central and state regulatory frameworks.
Statutory Benchmark	Registered Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and tender fee submission as per Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and Public Procurement Policy.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Recruitment to the Post of Physiotherapist at CIHTS Authority entails strict adherence to GFR 2017 and GeM financial norms. The estimated contract valuation dictates a non-refundable tender document fee and a mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2% of the estimated cost to deter frivolous bids. Upon successful adjudication, the lowest evaluated responsive bidder must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3% to 5% of the total contract value within the stipulated timeline to secure faithful execution. To mitigate project slippages, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced, levying 0.5% of the contract price per week of delay, subject to a maximum ceiling of 10% of the aggregate contract value. Financial disbursements are strictly tied to verified service delivery milestones, ensuring optimal fiscal prudence and accountability throughout the contract lifecycle.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract, incorporating an Integrity Pact to ensure absolute transparency and prevent corrupt practices. Milestone billing is strictly enforced based on verified service delivery outputs and attendance sheets. A dedicated Defect Liability Period is mandated to rectify any administrative or operational discrepancies post-placement. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the contract shall be settled amicably through direct negotiations failing which the matter shall be referred to sole arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, with the venue of arbitration located at the designated jurisdiction of the CIHTS Authority.

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

Are Joint Ventures or Consortia permitted to bid for this physiotherapist recruitment tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortia are strictly prohibited from participating in this tender to ensure singular accountability and direct contractual responsibility.

What is the acceptable format and validity required for the Earnest Money Deposit Bank Guarantee?

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, strictly adhering to the pro forma provided in the tender document, and must remain valid for 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the standard bid validity period required under this procurement process?

Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the last date of bid submission, during which no price variations are permitted.

Is a Price Variation Clause applicable to the professional service fees quoted in the bid?

No, the quoted rates shall remain firm and fixed throughout the entire duration of the contract, except for statutory revisions in minimum wages or government-mandated levies where applicable.

What is the qualifying threshold for technical evaluation marks to proceed to the financial stage?

Bidders must secure a minimum qualifying score of 70 marks out of a total of 100 in the technical evaluation matrix based on past experience, infrastructure, and methodology to qualify for financial opening.

Can micro and small enterprises claim exemption from prior experience criteria?

While MSMEs are exempt from EMD and tender fees under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, prior experience and turnover relaxations are subject to specific relaxations notified by the procuring entity in the tender document.