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Astt Legal Aid Defense Counsel Interview Manners

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Astt Legal Aid Defense Counsel Interview Manners administered by GOMATI Authority (Uttar Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: GOMATI Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 20-06-2023 Posting Jurisdiction: Uttar 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 GOMATI

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Archives Adjunct Faculty	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-06-2021
Archives Job Opportunites	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Archives Tenders	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-11-2024
At a Glance May	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-12-2022

Active Procurement Tenders by GOMATI

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Pr Bsptcl 2018 Pr 6422 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pr Bsptcl 2018 Pr 6446 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pr Bsptcl 2018 Pr 6537 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
01 Pr Bsptcl 2022 Pr 12128 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 Astt Legal Aid Defense Counsel Interview Manners?

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 20-06-2023. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from GOMATI Authority?

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

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Bidders must ensure valid Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) and registration on the GeM portal or CPPP to participate in the electronic tendering process for the Gomati Authority procurement.

A mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting will be conducted to address technical queries, scope ambiguities, and eligibility concerns, ensuring all prospective bidders have a uniform understanding of the requirements.

Submission of a two-cover system comprising the technical bid, detailing professional expertise and methodology, and the commercial bid, which remains encrypted until the technical evaluation is successfully concluded.

The commercial BoQ will be opened only for technically qualified bidders, where the lowest responsive bidder (L1) is identified based on the total quoted price for the interview services.

Upon successful financial evaluation and internal approval, the Gomati Authority will issue the Letter of Award (LoA), initiating the formal contract signing and subsequent commencement of the project.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Astt Legal Aid Defense Counsel Interview Manners 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 consecutive financial years, supported by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	The bidder must provide proof of executing at least two similar professional service projects or legal aid interview management contracts for government entities within the last five years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory submission of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI registration certificates, and a valid Labor License as per the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970.
Statutory Benchmark	In accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, MSMEs and Startups are exempted from EMD submission upon production of valid Udyam or DPIIT registration certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The contract valuation for the Legal Aid Defense Counsel Interview process must be derived from a realistic assessment of professional service hours and administrative overheads. As 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 post-award to secure performance obligations. A non-refundable tender fee is typically set to cover administrative costs of the procurement process. The Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is strictly capped at 0.5% of the contract value per week of delay, with a maximum ceiling of 10% of the total contract value. This structure ensures financial accountability while protecting the Gomati Authority against potential service delivery failures or timeline slippages during the interview management phase.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract shall be governed by the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017. Dispute resolution will be strictly conducted under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue in the jurisdiction of the Gomati Authority. Payments will be processed based on milestone billing linked to the successful completion of interview phases. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of six months applies to the professional output quality. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to ensure transparency, ethical conduct, and the prevention of corrupt practices throughout the lifecycle of the procurement engagement.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Astt Legal Aid Defense Counsel Inte

Are Joint Ventures permitted to bid for this contract?

Joint Ventures are generally not permitted unless explicitly stated in the tender document; bidders must participate as a single legal entity.

What is the prescribed format for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

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

What is the standard bid validity period?

The standard bid validity period is 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?

No, this is a fixed-price contract; the quoted rates shall remain firm and inclusive of all taxes and duties throughout the contract duration.

How are technical evaluation marks assigned?

Technical evaluation is based on a Quality-cum-Cost Based System (QCBS) or a pass-fail criteria, where bidders must score a minimum threshold to qualify for financial opening.

Can an MSME claim exemption from the PBG?

No, while MSMEs may be exempted from EMD, they are generally required to submit the Performance Bank Guarantee as it serves as a security for contract performance.