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The Jrf Position in the Serb Project

Official gazetted recruitment notification for The Jrf Position in the Serb Project administered by IIFT Authority (Delhi).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IIFT 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

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
List of Selected Candidate the Post of Junior Rese	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2020-01-06
The Post of Jrf in Serb Project 2023 I	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-05-31
The Post of Project Personnel Under	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2024-07-12
Jrf Recruitment in a Anrf Funded Randd Project Titled	1 Openings	₹, (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by IIFT

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Cotton Waste Etc TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Cover 1 Eligibility Bid Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Cover 2 Technical Bid Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Date of Submission of Quotation Extended for Medical Insurance 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 The Jrf Position in the Serb Project?

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 IIFT Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain iift.ac.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 (DSC) to ensure secure authentication and compliance with IIFT procurement protocols.

Participate in the pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical queries regarding the JRF scope, research deliverables, and project timelines to ensure absolute clarity before final bid submission.

Submit a two-cover bid comprising a comprehensive technical proposal detailing research methodology and a separate financial BoQ, ensuring all documents are digitally signed and uploaded before the deadline.

Attend the commercial BoQ financial opening process where the L1 bidder is identified based on the lowest evaluated cost, subject to meeting all mandatory technical eligibility and qualification criteria.

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

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in The Jrf Position in the Serb Project must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	Average Annual Turnover of at least 30% of the estimated contract value during the last three financial years, supported by audited balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
Statutory Benchmark	Submission of at least two work orders or completion certificates for similar research-oriented projects executed for government institutions or autonomous bodies within the last five years.
Statutory Benchmark	Possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, and proof of compliance with EPF, ESI, and relevant labor licenses as per the prevailing Indian labor laws.
Statutory Benchmark	Exemption from EMD submission for MSMEs and Start-ups as per Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises Order, 2012.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for the JRF position under the SERB project requires a precise valuation based on DST/SERB guidelines. Given the nature of research fellowships, the contract value is typically fixed per the sanctioned budget. An EMD of 2% of the estimated value is mandatory per GFR 2017 Rule 170, unless the bidder is a registered MSME or Start-up. The Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) is set at 3-5% of the total contract value to ensure adherence to research milestones and project deliverables. Tender document fees are generally waived for online GeM/CPPP portals to encourage competition. The Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is strictly enforced at 0.5% per week of delay, capped at 10% of the contract value, to mitigate risks of project timeline slippage. Financial bids must account for statutory deductions and overheads, ensuring the total cost remains within the SERB-approved budgetary limits for the project duration.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract shall be governed by the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017. Any disputes arising shall be resolved through the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue at New Delhi. Payments are linked to the successful completion of research milestones verified by the Principal Investigator. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of six months applies to the quality of research documentation and deliverables. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to ensure transparency and ethical conduct. All financial transactions and reporting must strictly adhere to the project-specific guidelines issued by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB).

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — The Jrf Position in the Serb Projec

Are Joint Ventures (JV) eligible to bid for this JRF project?

No, JVs are generally not permitted for individual research fellowship positions as the scope requires specific academic qualifications and individual research capabilities.

What is the prescribed format for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in the format specified in the tender document, valid for at least 45 days beyond the final bid validity.

What is the standard bid validity period for this procurement?

The bid validity period is typically 90 days from the date of technical bid opening, during which the bidder cannot withdraw or alter the offer.

Does the contract include a price variation clause?

No, the contract is based on a fixed-price model as per SERB fellowship norms; no escalation in costs is permitted during the project tenure.

How are technical evaluation marks assigned?

Technical evaluation is based on a scoring matrix considering academic credentials, research publications, and relevant experience, with a minimum qualifying threshold of 70%.

Is the JRF position subject to the Integrity Pact?

Yes, if the total contract value exceeds the threshold defined by the IIFT internal procurement policy, an Integrity Pact must be signed by the successful bidder.