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Shortlisted Candidates to the Call the Interview

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Shortlisted Candidates to the Call the Interview administered by IES Authority (Odisha).

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

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Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)

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Official Domain: ies.gov.in | Jurisdiction: Odisha

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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

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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 Shortlisted Candidates to the Call the Interview?

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 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

Bidders must obtain a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and register on the GeM portal or CPPP to access the tender document and upload necessary credentials for participation.

A pre-bid meeting is conducted to address technical queries, scope clarifications, and eligibility concerns, with all amendments issued as corrigenda to ensure transparency and fair competition among all participants.

Bidders submit a two-cover system consisting of a technical bid containing credentials and an EMD, followed by a separate financial bid containing the priced Bill of Quantities (BoQ).

The technical committee evaluates the bids for compliance with eligibility criteria. Only technically qualified bidders proceed to the financial opening stage where the lowest responsive bidder is identified.

Upon successful financial evaluation and approval by the competent authority, a formal Letter of Award (LoA) is issued to the L1 bidder, initiating the contract execution and performance security submission.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Shortlisted Candidates to the Call the Interview 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 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, supported by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	The bidder must have successfully executed at least one similar project involving recruitment support or interview coordination for a government or public sector entity within the last five years.
Statutory Benchmark	The bidder must possess valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and a valid Labor License as per the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970.
Statutory Benchmark	MSMEs and Startups are eligible for relaxation in prior turnover and experience criteria 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 recruitment support services is determined based on the estimated volume of candidates and logistical overheads. Per GFR 2017, an EMD of 2 percent 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 to 5 percent of the contract value is required from the successful bidder to secure performance obligations. Tender fees are generally waived on GeM, but if offline, they remain non-refundable. Liquidated Damages (LD) are strictly capped at 0.5 percent of the contract value per week of delay, with a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the total contract value. These parameters ensure financial accountability and mitigate risks associated with service delivery timelines, aligning with standard public procurement financial discipline and institutional protection protocols.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract is governed by the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017. Dispute resolution shall be conducted through the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue in the jurisdiction of the IES Authority. Payments are structured on milestone-based billing linked to successful candidate processing. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of six months applies to the service quality. For high-value contracts, an Integrity Pact is mandatory, requiring both the procuring entity and the bidder to commit to ethical practices, transparency, and the prevention of corrupt activities throughout the procurement lifecycle and subsequent contract execution phase.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Shortlisted Candidates to the Call

Are Joint Ventures (JV) permitted to bid for this contract?

Unless explicitly stated in the tender document, JVs are generally discouraged for service contracts to ensure single-point accountability.

What is the required format for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

The EMD must be submitted in the format prescribed in the tender document, issued by a scheduled commercial bank, and remain valid for 45 days beyond the final 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 for thorough evaluation and approval processes.

Is there a Price Variation Clause (PVC) applicable?

This is a fixed-price contract. No price variation or escalation is permitted during the contract period unless specifically provided for in the special conditions of the contract.

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, ensuring only qualified firms proceed to financial opening.

Can an MSME claim EMD exemption without a certificate?

No, an MSME must provide a valid Udyam Registration Certificate at the time of bid submission to avail of the EMD exemption under GFR 2017.