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IGNCA Cadre Recruitment Notification

Official gazetted recruitment notification for IGNCA Cadre Recruitment Notification administered by IGNCA Authority (Tamil Nadu).

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

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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 IGNCA

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Full Stack Developer Delhi Ncr	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Support Manager Delhi Ncr	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2024-12-01
Agniveer Vayu 02 2025	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Ai Based Interview Preparation in Various Languages	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by IGNCA

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
E NIT 13 of 02 2021 22 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E NIT 13 of 08 2022 23 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E NIT 14 of 08 2022 23 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E TENDER 25 Ee Pmu Pbvr 2026 27 Angly	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 IGNCA Cadre Recruitment Notification?

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 IGNCA Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain ignca.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 IGNCA recruitment tender process.

Attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting to seek clarifications on technical specifications, scope of work, and recruitment timelines, ensuring all queries are documented and addressed through official corrigendum uploads.

Submit the two-cover bid comprising the Technical Bid, including credentials and experience, and the Financial Bid (BoQ) separately, ensuring all documents are digitally signed and uploaded before the deadline.

Participate in the commercial BoQ financial opening process, where the system evaluates the L1 bidder based on the lowest quoted price among technically qualified participants as per GFR guidelines.

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

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in IGNCA Cadre Recruitment Notification 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 have successfully executed at least three similar recruitment or human resource management projects for Government or Public Sector Undertakings in the last five years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, and ESI registrations, along with a valid Labor License, is required to ensure full statutory compliance during the execution of the contract.
Statutory Benchmark	MSMEs and Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover/experience requirements under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The contract valuation for the IGNCA Cadre Recruitment Notification must be derived through a detailed market survey to ensure cost reasonableness. 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 from the successful bidder to secure performance obligations throughout the contract duration. Tender document fees are generally waived on GeM, but if offline, they remain non-refundable. The Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is strictly enforced at 0.5% per week of delay, capped at 10% of the total contract value, ensuring timely delivery of recruitment services. Financial bids must be submitted via the BoQ template, ensuring transparency and adherence to the L1 selection criteria, while maintaining strict compliance with the financial limits set by the IGNCA Authority.

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 Delhi. Payments will be released based on defined milestones upon successful completion of recruitment phases. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of six months applies to ensure data accuracy and process integrity. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to ensure transparency and prevent corrupt practices. All deliverables must adhere to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) of the IGNCA, ensuring that recruitment services meet the highest standards of confidentiality, data security, and administrative efficiency as per government norms.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — IGNCA Cadre Recruitment Notificatio

Are Joint Ventures (JV) or Consortiums eligible to bid for this recruitment project?

Unless explicitly stated in the tender document, JVs are generally discouraged to ensure direct accountability of the primary service provider.

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 document, valid for 45 days beyond the bid validity.

What is the standard bid validity period for this tender?

The bid validity period is typically 180 days from the date of technical bid opening, during which the bidder cannot withdraw or modify their offer.

Is there a price variation clause applicable to this contract?

No, this is a fixed-price contract, and no escalation in rates is permitted during the contract period unless specifically provided for in the special conditions.

How are technical evaluation marks calculated?

Technical evaluation is based on a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Least Cost System (LCS) method, where bidders are scored against predefined criteria like experience and methodology.

Can an MSME claim exemption from the Performance Bank Guarantee?

No, while MSMEs are exempted from EMD, they are generally required to submit the Performance Bank Guarantee to ensure the fulfillment of contractual obligations.