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Block Program Officer Under Mgnrega

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Block Program Officer Under Mgnrega administered by HPMANDI Authority (Delhi).

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

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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 HPMANDI

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Block Programme Officer Accepted List	7 Openings	₹310522 (Level-4)	2021-08-22
Block Programme Officer Final Merit List	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Career Counselling Camp	1 Openings	Rs. 35,400 - 44,900 (Level-6)	17-04-2026
Career Counselling Cell	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-07-2022

Active Procurement Tenders by HPMANDI

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Partial Correction Against NIT Tinisukia Gp for Bazar Beel Hat Ghat Unde Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Participation in Global TENDER for Development of Greenfield Multi Modal	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Participation in the Expression of Interest Eoi for Serbia Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Bid Meeting Held on Clarifications for Supply 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 Block Program Officer Under Mgnrega?

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 HPMANDI Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain hpmandi.nic.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 using a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and verify organizational credentials to obtain the necessary procurement token for participation in the tender.

Attend the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to seek technical and commercial deviations, ensuring all queries are addressed by the HPMANDI Authority and documented in the official corrigendum.

Submit the two-cover bid system comprising the technical proposal with supporting credentials and the financial BoQ, ensuring all documents are digitally signed and uploaded before the deadline.

Participate in the commercial BoQ financial opening process where the L1 bidder is identified based on the lowest evaluated price, subject to the technical qualification verification by the committee.

Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) from the HPMANDI Authority, followed by the submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and signing of the formal service level agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Block Program Officer Under Mgnrega 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 successful execution of at least one similar project in government or public sector units involving administrative support or MGNREGA program management.
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	Compliance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 regarding EMD exemption for registered MSMEs and Startups, provided they submit a valid Udyam Registration Certificate and relevant supporting documentation.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The contract valuation for the Block Program Officer under MGNREGA must be derived from the prevailing state-level administrative cost guidelines. As per GFR 2017, the EMD is fixed at 2% of the estimated value to ensure bidder seriousness, though MSMEs are exempted under Rule 170. The Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) is set at 3-5% of the contract value to safeguard the HPMANDI Authority against non-performance. A nominal non-refundable tender fee is mandated to cover administrative processing costs. The Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is strictly enforced at 0.5% per week of delay, capped at 10% of the contract value, ensuring timely delivery of services. Financial bids must be submitted via the BoQ template on the GeM portal, ensuring transparency and competitive pricing. All financial instruments must be valid for a period exceeding the contract duration by at least 60 days to mitigate financial risk.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract adheres to the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017. Dispute resolution shall be governed by the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue fixed at the HPMANDI Authority headquarters. Payments are structured on milestone-based billing linked to monthly performance reports. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of 12 months applies to ensure service quality post-deployment. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for contracts exceeding the specified threshold to ensure transparency and prevent corrupt practices. All statutory deductions, including TDS and labor cess, will be withheld at source as per prevailing tax laws and government notifications.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Block Program Officer Under Mgnrega

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

No, Joint Ventures are not permitted; the bidder must be a single legal entity to ensure clear accountability for the MGNREGA program management services.

What is the required 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 document, valid for at least 90 days beyond bid validity.

What is the standard bid validity period?

The bid must remain valid for a period of 180 days from the date of technical bid opening to allow sufficient time for evaluation and approval processes.

Is there a price variation clause included in the contract?

No, the contract is based on a fixed-price model for the duration of the agreement, and no price escalation is permitted unless mandated by statutory wage revisions.

How are technical evaluation marks assigned?

Technical evaluation is based on a pass-fail criteria against the defined eligibility standards; bidders meeting all mandatory requirements qualify for the financial bid opening.

Can the PBG be submitted in the form of a Demand Draft?

Yes, the Performance Bank Guarantee may be submitted as a Demand Draft or an irrevocable Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank in favor of the HPMANDI Authority.