CRCBHOPAL Recruitment Dossier

Strategy

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Strategy administered by CRCBHOPAL Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CRCBHOPAL 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

Related Active Openings under CRCBHOPAL

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Vacancy Tech Lead in Negd Delhi	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
2020 Walk in Interview on Tuesday	1 Openings	Level-3 (₹21,700 - ₹69,100)	2026-08-20
Jan 2012 Skill Development Allowance	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Shortlisted Candidates the Post of Assistant Director Nabcb	1 Openings	₹ 650 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Bearing Boq of TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Beckhoff Spares for System Bender and Pines Machines Installed at Unit Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Beta Attenuation Monitor for Pm 2 5 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Bid Due Date Sort Ascending 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 Strategy?

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 CRCBHOPAL Authority?

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

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Vendors must obtain a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and register on the GeM portal or CPPP to access tender documents and participate in the electronic bidding process for CRCBHOPAL.

A pre-bid meeting will be conducted to address technical queries and scope clarifications, with all amendments or corrigenda published on the portal to ensure transparency for all prospective bidders.

Bidders must submit a two-cover system comprising a technical proposal detailing methodology and credentials, and a separate financial bid (BoQ) to ensure objective evaluation of technical competence before price disclosure.

The technical committee evaluates proposals against pre-defined criteria; only technically qualified bidders proceed to the financial opening stage where the lowest responsive bidder (L1) is identified for contract award.

Upon successful financial evaluation and approval by the competent authority, the CRCBHOPAL Authority issues the Letter of Award (LoA), initiating the formal contract signing and performance security submission process.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Strategy must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	Average Annual Turnover of at least 30% of the estimated contract value during the last three financial years, supported by audited balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
Statutory Benchmark	Successful completion of at least one similar strategy consultancy project for a government entity or PSU, evidenced by copies of work orders and satisfactory completion certificates.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, and ESI registrations, along with a valid Labor License, ensuring full compliance with Indian statutory and labor welfare regulations.
Statutory Benchmark	Exemption from EMD and prior turnover requirements for registered MSMEs and Startups as per Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The contract valuation for the Strategy consultancy project must be derived from a realistic cost estimate based on market research. Per GFR 2017, an EMD of 2% of the estimated value is mandatory to ensure bid seriousness, though MSMEs are exempt under Rule 170. The Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) is set at 3-5% of the contract value, to be submitted within 15 days of the Letter of Award to safeguard against non-performance. A non-refundable tender fee is typically waived on GeM, but if offline, it must be submitted via DD. The Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is strictly capped at 0.5% of the contract price per week of delay, with a maximum ceiling of 10% of the total contract value. This structure ensures financial discipline and protects the CRCBHOPAL Authority from potential project slippages while maintaining vendor accountability throughout the engagement lifecycle.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract adheres to the General Financial Rules 2017, incorporating an Integrity Pact to ensure transparency. Dispute resolution is governed by the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue fixed at Bhopal. Payments are structured on a milestone-based billing schedule linked to specific deliverables. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months applies to the strategy outputs, ensuring the consultant remains responsible for rectifying errors. All statutory deductions, including TDS and GST, will be withheld as per prevailing tax laws, and the contract remains subject to audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Strategy

Are Joint Ventures (JV) permitted to participate in this tender?

JVs are permitted provided the lead member meets at least 50% of the technical and financial criteria, and the agreement is legally notarized.

What is the acceptable format for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in the specific format provided in the tender document, valid for 45 days beyond bid validity.

What is the standard bid validity period for this procurement?

The bid validity period is 180 days from the date of technical bid opening, during which the rates quoted by the bidder must remain firm.

Is there a Price Variation Clause (PVC) applicable to this contract?

No, this is a fixed-price contract. No escalation in rates will be entertained due to changes in market conditions or input costs during the contract term.

How are technical evaluation marks calculated?

Technical evaluation follows a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Least Cost System (LCS) model, where bidders must score a minimum of 70% to be technically qualified.

Can a bidder withdraw their bid after submission?

Bidders may withdraw or modify their bids before the deadline for submission; however, withdrawal after the deadline results in the forfeiture of the EMD.