CULTURE Recruitment Dossier

Address Contact

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Address Contact administered by CULTURE Authority (Andhra Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: CULTURE Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Andhra Pradesh

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Official Domain: culture.gov.in | Jurisdiction: Andhra Pradesh

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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 CULTURE

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra 2026	1 Openings	₹, (Level-4)	2026-08-14
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

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 Address Contact?

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 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 portal using valid DSC tokens to ensure secure authentication and compliance with the mandatory procurement guidelines for government departments.

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

Submit the two-cover bid consisting of a technical proposal detailing methodology and compliance, followed by a separate financial BoQ containing the commercial quote for the defined scope.

Perform the technical evaluation of bids against pre-qualification criteria, followed by the opening of the commercial BoQ for technically qualified bidders to determine the lowest responsive bidder.

Issue the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful bidder, initiating the contract signing process and the submission of the required Performance Bank Guarantee within the stipulated timeframe.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Address Contact 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 financial turnover of at least 30% 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 one similar project of comparable scope and complexity for a government or public sector entity within the last five years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory submission of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI registration certificates, and a valid Labor License is required to ensure full statutory compliance with Indian labor and tax laws.
Statutory Benchmark	Eligible MSMEs and DPIIT-recognized startups are entitled to exemptions from EMD and prior turnover/experience requirements under 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 Address Contact project under the CULTURE Authority must be determined via a detailed market survey and cost estimation. 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) ranging from 3% to 5% of the contract value is required from the successful bidder to secure performance obligations. Tender document fees are generally waived on GeM, but if applicable, must be non-refundable. The Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is strictly enforced at 0.5% of the contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10%. These parameters ensure financial discipline and mitigate risks associated with project delivery timelines, ensuring the CULTURE Authority maintains fiscal accountability throughout the procurement lifecycle.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract shall be governed by the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017. Dispute resolution will be conducted through the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue in the jurisdiction of the CULTURE Authority. Payments will be processed based on verified milestone achievements. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months post-completion is mandatory to ensure quality standards. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact must be signed for high-value contracts to ensure transparency, ethical conduct, and the prevention of corrupt practices throughout the project lifecycle, strictly adhering to the CVC guidelines for public procurement.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Address Contact

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

Unless explicitly stated in the Bid Document, JVs are generally discouraged; however, if allowed, all partners must meet the cumulative technical and financial criteria.

What is the acceptable format for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

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

What is the standard bid validity period for this procurement?

The standard bid validity period is 90 to 120 days from the date of technical bid opening, during which the bidder cannot withdraw their offer.

Does the contract include a Price Variation Clause (PVC)?

PVC is typically not applicable for short-term service contracts; it is only considered for long-term projects involving significant raw material price fluctuations.

How are technical evaluation marks calculated?

Technical evaluation is based on a pass-fail criteria against the defined pre-qualification standards; only those meeting all mandatory requirements proceed to the financial bid opening.

Can an MSME claim exemption from the Performance Bank Guarantee?

No, while MSMEs may be exempted from EMD under Rule 170, they are generally required to submit the Performance Bank Guarantee to ensure contract performance.