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Career Counselling Cell

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Career Counselling Cell administered by HPMANDI Authority (Jharkhand).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: HPMANDI Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 20-07-2022 Posting Jurisdiction: Jharkhand

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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 Program Officer Under Mgnrega	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
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

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 Career Counselling Cell?

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 20-07-2022. 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

Bidders must register on the GeM portal or CPPP using a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to obtain system tokens required for secure submission of electronic bids for the project.

A pre-bid clarification meeting will be conducted to address technical queries and scope ambiguities, with all amendments or clarifications subsequently published as corrigenda on the official procurement portal for transparency.

Bidders shall submit a two-cover system comprising a technical bid containing credentials and a separate commercial BoQ, ensuring no financial details are disclosed within the technical documentation to maintain integrity.

Following technical evaluation, the financial bids of only the technically qualified bidders will be opened on the portal, and the L1 bidder will be identified based on the lowest quote.

The HPMANDI Authority will issue the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful bidder, initiating the contract signing process and the subsequent commencement of the Career Counselling Cell services.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Career Counselling Cell 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 career counselling or educational consultancy project for a government or autonomous body in the last five years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory submission of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and a valid Labor License is required to ensure full compliance with Indian statutory and labor regulations.
Statutory Benchmark	In accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, registered MSMEs and Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD submission upon providing valid Udyam or DPIIT certification.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The contract valuation for the Career Counselling Cell project must be derived through a detailed market survey and cost estimation as per GFR 2017 guidelines. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2% of the estimated value is mandatory to ensure bidder seriousness, though MSMEs may be exempted under Rule 170. Upon selection, the successful bidder must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3% to 5% of the contract value, valid until 60 days beyond the contract completion date. Tender document fees, if applicable, remain non-refundable to cover administrative processing costs. To mitigate project delays, a Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is strictly enforced, stipulating a deduction of 0.5% of the contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10% of the total contract value, ensuring accountability and adherence to the stipulated project timelines by the service provider.

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 HPMANDI Authority. Payments will be released based on milestone-based deliverables verified by the project officer. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of 12 months post-completion ensures service quality. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to maintain transparency, requiring both the procuring entity and the bidder to commit to ethical practices throughout the procurement lifecycle, preventing corruption and ensuring fair competition in alignment with Central Vigilance Commission guidelines.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Career Counselling Cell

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

Unless explicitly permitted in the tender document, JVs are generally discouraged; however, if allowed, all partners must jointly meet the technical and financial eligibility criteria.

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, and remain valid for 45 days beyond the bid validity.

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, this is a fixed-price contract. Bidders are expected to account for all potential cost escalations, including labor and material costs, within their quoted rates.

How are technical evaluation marks assigned to bidders?

Technical evaluation is based on a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Least Cost System (LCS) as defined in the RFP, assessing experience, methodology, and personnel qualifications.

Can a bidder submit multiple bids for the same tender?

No, a bidder is permitted to submit only one bid. Submission of multiple bids by the same entity will lead to the summary rejection of all submitted bids.