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Assistant Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Officer administered by DBATU Authority (Odisha).

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

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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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Applied Document Verification Interview Date Time	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Apply Inviting Departmental Examination the	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Apply the Post of Computer Operator Cum Typist	6 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Assistant Nursing Superintendent	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by DBATU

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Providing Road Facilities to the Cross Street Branching Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Black Topping the Third Cross Street at Thirumudi Seduraman Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Providing Road Facilities to the Cross Street Branching Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Nib for Procurement of Ipad and Smart Phone	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 Assistant Officer?

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 DBATU Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain dbatu.ac.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 (DSC) to ensure secure authentication and compliance with digital procurement standards.

Attend the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical queries, scope ambiguities, and submission requirements, ensuring all prospective bidders have a uniform understanding of the project expectations.

Submit the two-cover bid consisting of a technical proposal containing eligibility documents and a separate financial BoQ, ensuring all documents are digitally signed and uploaded before the deadline.

Participate in the commercial BoQ financial opening process where the system evaluates the lowest responsive bidder (L1) based on the total cost of services provided in the financial template.

Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) from DBATU Authority, followed by the execution of the contract agreement and submission of the required Performance Bank Guarantee within the stipulated timeframe.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Assistant Officer 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 completion of at least one similar project or service contract of comparable scope and complexity for a government or autonomous body.
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 all bidders.
Statutory Benchmark	Eligible MSMEs and Startups are entitled to exemptions from EMD and prior turnover/experience requirements as per Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs Order, 2012.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The contract valuation for the Assistant Officer engagement must be determined based on the prevailing market rates and the scope of services defined by DBATU Authority. In alignment with 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 total contract value is required upon award to secure performance obligations. The tender document fee should be non-refundable and set at a nominal rate to cover administrative costs. Liquidated Damages (LD) are strictly capped at 0.5% of the contract value per week of delay, with a cumulative ceiling of 10%. These parameters ensure financial discipline, mitigate risks of non-performance, and maintain the integrity of the procurement process while ensuring that the public exchequer is protected against potential service delivery failures.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract shall be governed by the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with disputes settled through sole arbitration in the jurisdiction of the DBATU Authority. Payments will be processed based on milestone-based billing linked to verified service delivery reports. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months is applicable to ensure service quality post-deployment. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact must be signed by the successful bidder to uphold transparency and ethical standards throughout the contract lifecycle. All statutory deductions, including TDS and GST, will be applied at the source in accordance with prevailing tax laws and GFR 2017 guidelines.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Assistant Officer

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

Unless explicitly stated in the tender document, JVs are generally discouraged for service-based roles like Assistant Officer to ensure individual accountability and direct contractual liability.

What is the prescribed format for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

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

What is the standard bid validity period for this procurement?

The bid validity period is typically 120 days from the date of technical bid opening, during which the bidder cannot withdraw or modify their offer.

Is there a price variation clause included in this contract?

No, the contract is based on a fixed-price model for the duration of the engagement; price variation clauses are generally not applicable for professional service contracts of this nature.

How are technical evaluation marks calculated?

Technical evaluation is based on a scoring matrix assessing relevant experience, qualification of personnel, and past performance, where bidders must secure a minimum threshold score to qualify for financial 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 the fulfillment of contractual obligations.