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Notice of Personal Interview Direct Recruitment to the

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Notice of Personal Interview Direct Recruitment to the administered by COCHINPORT Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: COCHINPORT 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

Related Active Openings under COCHINPORT

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Conference Submissions	1 Openings	Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)	20-11-2025
Contact Us	1 Openings	Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)	20-11-2025
Currently Latest Recruitment Is Available Filing	1 Openings	Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)	20-11-2025
Level	1 Openings	Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)	20-11-2025

Active Procurement Tenders by COCHINPORT

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Bid GEM 2025 B 6498269 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Bid GEM 2025 B 6649908 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Bid GEM 2025 B 6659775 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Bid GEM 2025 B 6723139 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 Notice of Personal Interview Direct Recruitment to the?

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 COCHINPORT Authority?

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

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Obtain a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate and complete mandatory registration on the Central Public Procurement Portal or Government e-Marketplace platform to participate in the Cochin Port Authority tender.

Participate in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit written queries, understand scope ambiguities, and review formal amendments issued by the tendering authority prior to the deadline.

Prepare and upload the two-cover bid comprising technical credentials, statutory compliances, and EMD in Cover One, ensuring no commercial details are disclosed prematurely to maintain bid integrity.

After successful technical evaluation, witness the opening of the commercial Bill of Quantities on the portal to assess lowest evaluated compliant bidder standings objectively and transparently.

Receive the formal Letter of Award from Cochin Port Authority, submit the mandated Performance Bank Guarantee within the stipulated timeframe, and execute the final agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Notice of Personal Interview Direct Recruitment to the 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 preceding financial years, supported by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	Bidders must have successfully executed similar recruitment, manpower outsourcing, or administrative service projects for central or state autonomous bodies during the last seven years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, Permanent Account Number, Employees Provident Fund, Employees State Insurance, and applicable labor licenses under central regulations.
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 Notice of Personal Interview Direct Recruitment to the Cochin Port Authority involves stringent financial parameters aligned with the General Financial Rules 2017. The estimated contract valuation dictates a non-refundable tender document fee, though electronic procurement through GeM may waive this as per extant guidelines. Bidders must submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2 percent of the estimated cost, valid for 45 days beyond final bid validity. Upon successful award, the selected agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to cover faithful execution. To safeguard the procuring entity's interests against delivery delays, a Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced at 0.5 percent of the contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the aggregate contract price.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract enforces strict compliance through General Conditions of Contract, incorporating an Integrity Pact for high-value tenders to ensure transparency. Milestone billing is tied to verifiable deliverables, such as shortlist preparation, interview coordination, and final dossier submission. A Defect Liability Period applies to rectify any procedural discrepancies or data inaccuracies discovered post-execution. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the contract shall be resolved amicably, failing which the matter shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, with proceedings conducted in English at Kochi and jurisdiction vested exclusively in the courts of Kerala.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Notice of Personal Interview Direct

Are Joint Ventures or Consortia permitted to bid for this Cochin Port Authority tender?

Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the Special Conditions of Contract, Joint Ventures are generally discouraged for recruitment services to maintain single-point accountability and direct contractual liability.

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

The EMD must be submitted via electronic fund transfer or a Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank in India, remaining 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 Cochin Port Authority for a period of 120 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.

Is a Price Variation Clause applicable to this service contract?

No, the contract price shall remain firm and fixed throughout the tenure of the agreement, including extensions, and no escalation on account of statutory wage revisions or inflation will be entertained unless explicitly provided.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required for commercial bid opening?

Bidders must secure a minimum techno-commercial score of 70 marks out of 100 in the rigorous evaluation matrix to qualify for the subsequent financial bid opening stage.

Can MSEs claim exemption from submitting the tender document fee?

Yes, registered Micro and Small Enterprises holding valid Udyam certificates are exempt from paying both the tender document fee and Earnest Money Deposit as per Public Procurement Policy.