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Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Cook a Schedule of Skill Test Dated 14 0

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Cook a Schedule of Skill Test Dated 14 0 administered by CSB Authority (Haryana).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CSB Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-14 Posting Jurisdiction: Haryana

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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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Active Procurement Tenders by CSB

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Applied Science and Humanities Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Applied Science Humanities Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Apply for Government Tenders	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Assessment of a Level 3 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 of Skill Test Dated 14 0?

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 2026-08-14. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from CSB Authority?

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

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Register the entity on the GeM portal or CPPP using a valid Class-III Digital Signature Certificate to obtain procurement authorization and access the specific tender document for the Cook recruitment skill test.

Participate in the pre-bid clarification meeting to seek technical and commercial deviations, ensuring all queries regarding the skill test infrastructure and evaluation parameters are addressed by the CSB Authority before the deadline.

Submit the two-cover bid comprising the Technical Bid, including credentials and statutory documents, and the Financial Bid (BoQ) separately to ensure the technical evaluation precedes the opening of commercial quotes.

Attend the online financial bid opening where the BoQ of technically qualified bidders is decrypted and ranked to identify the L1 bidder based on the lowest evaluated price for the services.

Receive the Letter of Award (LoA) from CSB Authority upon successful verification of documents, followed by the signing of the formal contract agreement and submission of the required Performance Bank Guarantee.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Border 0 Recruitment to the Post of Cook a Schedule of Skill Test Dated 14 0 must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	The bidder must demonstrate an 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/loss statements.
Statutory Benchmark	The bidder must provide proof of executing at least one similar project involving recruitment support, skill testing, or examination management for a government or autonomous body in the last five years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory submission of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and a valid Labor License under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970, is required for technical qualification.
Statutory Benchmark	Exemption from EMD and prior turnover/experience criteria is applicable to MSMEs and Startups as per Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to submission of valid Udyam registration.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The contract valuation for the CSB Authority recruitment process must be determined based on the estimated volume of candidates and logistical requirements for the skill test. Per GFR 2017, an EMD of 2% of the estimated value is mandatory to ensure bidder seriousness, though MSMEs may be exempted under Rule 170. A Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) of 3-5% of the contract value is required from the successful bidder to secure performance throughout the contract duration. Tender document fees are generally waived on GeM, but if offline, must be non-refundable. Liquidated Damages (LD) are strictly capped at 0.5% per week of delay, with a maximum ceiling of 10% of the total contract value. These parameters ensure financial accountability and protect the procuring entity against service delivery failures, aligning with standard public procurement financial discipline and risk mitigation protocols.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract shall be governed by the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with disputes settled in the jurisdiction of the CSB Authority headquarters. Billing follows a milestone-based approach linked to the successful completion of the skill test phases. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of six months applies to the integrity of the recruitment data and reporting. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to ensure transparency and prevent corrupt practices. All services must adhere to the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, ensuring that the service provider maintains strict confidentiality regarding candidate data and evaluation metrics throughout the engagement.

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

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

Unless explicitly stated in the tender document, JVs are generally discouraged; however, if permitted, all partners must meet the cumulative technical and financial criteria.

What is the prescribed format for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

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

What is the standard bid validity period for this procurement?

The standard bid validity period is 90 to 180 days from the date of technical bid opening, during which the bidder cannot withdraw or modify their offer.

Does the contract include a price variation clause for inflation?

Generally, recruitment contracts are fixed-price; price variation clauses are only included for long-term multi-year contracts based on specific indices like the Consumer Price Index.

How are technical evaluation marks assigned to bidders?

Technical evaluation is based on a QCBS or Least Cost System; marks are awarded for past experience, technical infrastructure, and the proposed methodology for the skill test.

Can a bidder be disqualified for non-compliance with ESI/EPF norms?

Yes, failure to provide valid EPF and ESI registrations is a material breach of statutory compliance and leads to summary rejection of the technical bid.