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Recruitment of Jrf in Dstbt Gowb

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Recruitment of Jrf in Dstbt Gowb administered by IES Authority (Puducherry).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IES Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Puducherry

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Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)

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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. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	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 IES

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Guest Coaches Coaching the Instit	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Shortlisted Candidates Online Interview Jrf in	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Recruitment of Research Scholar in Se	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2024-11-22
The Post of Intern Project	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by IES

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Construction of Keshrekha Bridge TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Construction of School Building Etc TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Construction of Shed and Repairing of Existing Shed Backside of Common Cif L Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Ddc Revised TENDER 2023	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2015-05-12

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Recruitment of Jrf in Dstbt Gowb?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) 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 IES Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain ies.gov.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 to obtain necessary login credentials for participating in the IES Authority tender process.

Attend the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to seek technical and commercial clarifications regarding the JRF recruitment scope, ensuring all queries are documented and addressed via official corrigendum.

Submit a two-cover bid comprising a technical proposal detailing recruitment methodology and a commercial BoQ, ensuring all documents are digitally signed and uploaded before the specified deadline.

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

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

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Recruitment of Jrf in Dstbt Gowb 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 one similar recruitment or manpower service project for a government entity or autonomous body within the last five 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	MSMEs and Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover/experience criteria under 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 recruitment of Junior Research Fellows (JRF) at IES Authority must be derived from the approved project budget, ensuring alignment with DST/SERB guidelines. Per GFR 2017, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2% of the estimated value is mandatory to ensure bid seriousness, though MSMEs are exempted under Rule 170. A Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3% to 5% of the contract value is required from the successful bidder to secure performance obligations. The tender document fee is non-refundable, reflecting administrative costs. Liquidated Damages (LD) are strictly capped at 0.5% of the contract value per week of delay, with a maximum ceiling of 10% of the total contract value. These parameters ensure financial risk mitigation for the IES Authority while maintaining competitive fairness and adherence to standard public procurement financial protocols.

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 IES Authority. Billing shall follow a milestone-based approach linked to successful recruitment phases. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months applies to the quality of candidates provided. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to ensure transparency and prevent corrupt practices. All service delivery must comply with the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, ensuring that the recruitment process remains ethical, transparent, and strictly aligned with the statutory requirements of the IES Authority.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Recruitment of Jrf in Dstbt Gowb

Are Joint Ventures permitted for this recruitment 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 India, strictly following the format provided in the tender document's annexure.

What is the standard bid validity period for this tender?

The standard bid validity period is 90 to 180 days from the date of technical bid opening, as specified in the tender notice.

Is there a price variation clause applicable to this contract?

No, this is a fixed-price contract; no price variation is permitted unless there is a statutory change in government taxes or minimum wages.

How are technical evaluation marks calculated?

Technical evaluation is based on a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Least Cost Selection (LCS) method, with minimum qualifying marks set at 70%.

Can an MSME claim exemption from the Performance Bank Guarantee?

No, MSME exemptions under Rule 170 apply only to EMD; the successful bidder must still submit the required Performance Bank Guarantee.