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Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra 2026

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra 2026 administered by CULTURE Authority (Tripura).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CULTURE Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹, (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-14 Posting Jurisdiction: Tripura

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Official Domain: culture.gov.in | Jurisdiction: Tripura

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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-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 CULTURE

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Aaya Bai	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
About Cancellation of Walk in Interviews Scheduled on	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Additional Tentative Eq Accept List the Post of Scientific Assistant	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Address Contact	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by CULTURE

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
For E Rly Hospital Liluah for Inter Lab Testing and Backup Laborator Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Eastern Railway Bridge Project Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Empanelment of Advertising Agencies 2022 Queries Responses Xlsx Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Selection of Nift Banking Partner 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 Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra 2026?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹, (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 CULTURE Authority?

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

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Register the procuring entity and vendors on the GeM 4.0 portal using valid DSC tokens to ensure secure authentication and compliance with the mandatory public procurement platform requirements.

Conduct a formal pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical queries, scope ambiguities, and eligibility concerns, ensuring all prospective bidders receive uniform responses via published corrigendum on the portal.

Submit the two-cover bid comprising a technical proposal with credentials and a separate commercial BoQ, ensuring all documents are digitally signed and uploaded before the specified deadline.

Perform a rigorous technical evaluation of submitted bids, followed by the opening of financial BoQs for technically qualified bidders to determine the L1 vendor based on lowest evaluated price.

Issue the formal Letter of Award to the successful bidder, followed by the execution of a comprehensive service level agreement incorporating all terms, conditions, and performance security requirements.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra 2026 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 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, supported by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	The bidder must provide proof of successful execution of at least two similar government or public sector service center projects within the last five years to ensure operational capability.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory submission of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and a valid state labor license is required to ensure full adherence to Indian statutory and labor laws.
Statutory Benchmark	In accordance with GFR 2017 Rule 170 and the Public Procurement Policy, MSMEs and DPIIT-recognized startups are eligible for EMD exemption upon submission of valid Udyam or Startup registration certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra 2026 project requires a robust financial structure aligned with GFR 2017. The estimated contract value must be derived from a realistic market survey. An EMD of 2 percent is mandatory to ensure bidder seriousness, though MSMEs may seek exemption under Rule 170. A PBG of 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value is required post-award to secure performance. Tender document fees, if applicable, must be non-refundable and processed via electronic fund transfer. The Liquidated Damages clause is strictly capped at 0.5 percent per week of delay, with a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the contract value. This structure ensures fiscal discipline, protects the CULTURE Authority against non-performance, and maintains transparency in public fund utilization while ensuring that only financially stable vendors participate in the competitive bidding process for this critical service infrastructure.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract shall be governed by the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with disputes settled through a sole arbitrator appointed by the CULTURE Authority. Payments will be released based on predefined milestone billing linked to service uptime and center activation. A Defect Liability Period of 12 months applies to all hardware and infrastructure components installed. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for this procurement to ensure transparency, prevent corruption, and maintain ethical standards throughout the project lifecycle. All bidders must adhere to the General Conditions of Contract, which supersede any conflicting terms in the technical proposal or service level agreements.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra 2026

Are Joint Ventures permitted to participate in this tender?

Joint Ventures are permitted only if the lead partner meets at least 60 percent of the technical and financial eligibility criteria.

What is the acceptable format for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, strictly following the format provided in the tender document.

What is the standard bid validity period for this procurement?

The bid validity period is 180 days from the date of technical bid opening, extendable upon mutual written consent.

Does the contract include a price variation clause?

No, this is a fixed-price contract; no escalation in rates is permitted during the initial contract period except for statutory tax revisions.

How are technical evaluation marks calculated?

Technical evaluation is based on a pass-fail criteria against the specified eligibility standards rather than a weighted scoring system.

Can a bidder withdraw their bid after submission?

Withdrawal is permitted only before the bid submission deadline; post-deadline withdrawal results in the forfeiture of the EMD.