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Assistant Professor Economic Studies Obc Advt Cupb 22 23 016

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Professor Economic Studies Obc Advt Cupb 22 23 016 administered by IIIT Authority (Kerala).

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

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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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Assistant Professor Economic Studies Obc Advt Cupb 22 23 016?

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 IIIT Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain iiit.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 CPPP or GeM portal using a valid Class-III Digital Signature Certificate to obtain necessary authentication tokens for secure participation in the IIIT Authority recruitment tender.

Attend the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical queries regarding the recruitment scope, ensuring all prospective bidders have a uniform understanding of the Assistant Professor selection requirements.

Submit the two-cover bid consisting of a technical proposal detailing faculty screening methodology and a separate financial BoQ, ensuring all documents are digitally signed and uploaded before the deadline.

Participate in the commercial BoQ financial opening process, where the IIIT Authority evaluates the lowest responsive bidder (L1) against the predefined technical benchmarks and the total estimated contract value.

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

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Assistant Professor Economic Studies Obc Advt Cupb 22 23 016 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 over 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 academic consultancy project for a Central University or Institute of National Importance within the last five years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory submission of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI registration certificates, and a valid Labor License is required to ensure full compliance with Indian statutory labor and tax regulations.
Statutory Benchmark	MSME and Startup entities are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover requirements under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, provided they submit valid Udyam or DPIIT recognition certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The contract valuation for the recruitment services of Assistant Professor in Economic Studies must be assessed against the total cost of engagement and administrative overheads. As per GFR 2017, an Earnest Money Deposit (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) ranging from 3% to 5% of the contract value is required upon award to safeguard against non-performance. The tender document fee is non-refundable, reflecting administrative costs. Liquidated Damages (LD) are strictly enforced at 0.5% per week of delay, capped at 10% of the contract value, to ensure timely completion of the recruitment cycle. Financial bids must be submitted via the BoQ template, ensuring transparency and adherence to the IIIT Authority budgetary constraints, with all commercial terms aligned with GeM 4.0 standards.

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 fixed at the IIIT Authority jurisdiction. Payments are structured on milestone-based billing linked to successful recruitment phases. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months applies to the service quality post-recruitment. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to ensure transparency, preventing corruption and ensuring ethical conduct throughout the procurement lifecycle. All performance obligations must strictly adhere to the terms specified in the signed agreement and the GeM 4.0 standard service level agreements.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Assistant Professor Economic Studie

Are Joint Ventures permitted for this recruitment tender?

Joint Ventures are generally not permitted unless explicitly stated in the tender document, as the scope requires specialized academic recruitment expertise.

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 annexure.

What is the standard bid validity period for this procurement?

The bid validity period is typically 180 days from the date of the technical bid opening, as per standard IIIT Authority procurement guidelines.

Does the contract include a Price Variation Clause?

No, this is a fixed-price contract; bidders must account for all statutory taxes and inflationary factors within their quoted rates.

How are technical evaluation marks calculated?

Technical evaluation is based on a weighted scoring matrix covering past experience, faculty screening expertise, and infrastructure, requiring a minimum qualifying score of 70%.

Is the tender fee refundable if the bid is rejected?

No, the tender document fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the technical or financial evaluation process.