DCMSME Recruitment Dossier

Post of Pre Primary Teacher

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Post of Pre Primary Teacher administered by DCMSME Authority (Himachal Pradesh).

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

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
11th List of Undelivered Cheques Which Were Issued to the Applicants Who	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Aug 2026 Walk in Interview the Post of Ta in the Dep	1 Openings	₹9732103106 (Level-4)	20-11-2024
The Recruitment of Jrf	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
List of Selected Candidates Advt	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2020-12-07

Active Procurement Tenders by DCMSME

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Bolts with Nuts Washers Etc TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Booklet Printing TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Boq for TENDER for Advertisement 2021	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Business Immunity Platform of Invest India 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 Post of Pre Primary Teacher?

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 DCMSME Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain dcmsme.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 Public Procurement Policy for the service category.

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

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

Perform technical evaluation followed by the opening of commercial BoQ for technically qualified bidders, ensuring the selection process remains transparent and adheres to the L1 criteria for service procurement.

Issue the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful bidder, followed by the signing of the Service Level Agreement (SLA) to finalize the contractual obligations and commencement of services.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Post of Pre Primary Teacher 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.
Statutory Benchmark	The bidder must provide proof of executing at least one similar project involving the deployment of educational or teaching staff for a government or autonomous body in the last three 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.
Statutory Benchmark	Exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria for MSMEs and Startups as per Rule 170 of GFR 2017, provided they submit valid Udyam or DPIIT registration certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The contract valuation for the procurement of Pre-Primary Teachers by DCMSME Authority must be derived from the prevailing minimum wage notifications and administrative overheads. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2% of the estimated value is mandatory to ensure bid seriousness, though MSMEs registered with Udyam are exempt under GFR 2017 Rule 170. A Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) of 3-5% of the total contract value is required from the successful bidder to secure performance obligations. Tender document fees are generally waived on the GeM portal to promote transparency. Liquidated Damages (LD) are strictly capped at 0.5% per week of delay, subject to a maximum of 10% of the contract value, ensuring accountability for service delivery lapses. Financial bids must be evaluated based on the lowest responsive quote (L1) adhering to the specified scope of work and statutory compliance requirements.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract shall be governed by the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017. Any disputes arising shall be settled through the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue fixed at the seat of the DCMSME Authority. Payments shall be processed on a monthly milestone basis upon verification of attendance and statutory compliance. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of six months applies to service quality. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to ensure transparency, preventing corruption and ensuring that all parties adhere to ethical standards throughout the contract lifecycle, including service delivery and financial settlements.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Post of Pre Primary Teacher

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

JVs are generally not permitted unless explicitly stated in the tender document to ensure individual accountability for teaching services.

What is the prescribed format for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

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

What is the standard bid validity period?

The bid validity period is typically 90 to 120 days from the date of technical bid opening, as specified in the tender document.

Is there a price variation clause for teacher salaries?

Yes, the contract may include a price variation clause linked to the revision of minimum wages by the Central Government.

How are technical evaluation marks assigned?

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

Can an MSME claim exemption from PBG?

No, MSMEs are typically exempt from EMD but are generally required to submit the Performance Bank Guarantee to ensure service performance.