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The Post of Jrf in Serb Project 2023 I

Official gazetted recruitment notification for The Post of Jrf in Serb Project 2023 I administered by IIFT Authority (Haryana).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IIFT Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-05-31 Posting Jurisdiction: Haryana

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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 Jrf Position in the Serb Project	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
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 Post of Jrf in Serb Project 2023 I?

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 2026-05-31. 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 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to obtain necessary tokens for secure access to the IIFT procurement dashboard.

Participate in the pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical queries regarding the JRF scope, ensuring all prospective bidders have a uniform understanding of the SERB project requirements.

Submit the two-cover bid comprising the technical proposal, detailing research qualifications and experience, and the financial proposal, ensuring all mandatory documents are uploaded before the deadline.

Attend the commercial BoQ financial opening session where the system evaluates the lowest responsive bidder based on the quoted fellowship rates and adherence to the project financial ceiling.

Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) from the IIFT Authority, confirming the selection and initiating the contract signing process subject to the terms of the SERB project.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in The Post of Jrf in Serb Project 2023 I must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	Average annual financial turnover of the bidder must be at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years.
Statutory Benchmark	Submission of at least one successfully executed similar project work order in a government or academic institution within the last five years is mandatory.
Statutory Benchmark	Valid statutory compliance documentation including GSTIN registration, PAN card, and proof of registration for EPF, ESI, and a valid Labor License as per applicable laws.
Statutory Benchmark	Exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria for MSMEs and Startups as per Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for the JRF position under the SERB Project 2023 at IIFT must align with GFR 2017 guidelines. Given the nature of research fellowships, the contract valuation is determined by SERB funding norms. An Earnest Money Deposit (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) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the contract value is required to secure performance during the project tenure. While tender fees are generally waived for GeM-based procurements, any offline bidding must adhere to non-refundable fee structures. Liquidated Damages (LD) are strictly capped at 0.5 percent per week of delay, with a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the total contract value, ensuring accountability for project timelines and deliverables as per standard IIFT procurement protocols.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract is governed by the General Financial Rules 2017 and IIFT procurement policies. Dispute resolution shall be conducted through the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue fixed at the IIFT campus. Payments are structured on milestone-based deliverables linked to SERB progress reports. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) applies to the research outputs, ensuring quality and originality. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to maintain transparency and prevent corruption. All bidders must adhere to the code of integrity, ensuring no conflict of interest exists during the execution of the research project.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — The Post of Jrf in Serb Project 202

Are Joint Ventures eligible to bid for this JRF position?

No, the nature of a JRF position is individual-centric and research-focused, making Joint Ventures ineligible for this specific procurement.

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 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 90 days from the date of technical bid opening, subject to extension if requested by the IIFT Authority.

Is there a price variation clause applicable to the JRF fellowship?

No, the fellowship amount is fixed as per SERB guidelines and is not subject to price variation or escalation during the contract period.

How are technical evaluation marks assigned to bidders?

Technical marks are assigned based on academic qualifications, research publications, relevant project experience, and performance during the personal interview round.

Can an MSME claim exemption from the PBG requirement?

While MSMEs are exempted from EMD under Rule 170, they are generally required to submit the Performance Bank Guarantee to ensure project delivery.