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The Post of Junior Research Fellow

Official gazetted recruitment notification for The Post of Junior Research Fellow administered by IIITBH Authority (Odisha).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IIITBH 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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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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The Selection of a Jrf in a DRDO F	1 Openings	Rs. 56,100 - 67,700 (Level-10)	20-11-2023
Selected and Waitlisted Candidates Project Assistant	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
The Recruitment of Jrf Under a Wbd	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
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Active Procurement Tenders by IIITBH

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Dec 13 2019 Poush Mela 2019 NIT for Essential Partial Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Dec 13 2019 Poush Mela 2019 NIT for Fire Fighting Work at Pous Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Dec 14 2016 Dept of Botany TENDER for Purchase of Equipment	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Discount E TENDER for Nro Construction at Sangvi Karadkhed Akola Territor	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 Junior Research Fellow?

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 IIITBH Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain iiitbh.ac.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Bidders must register on the GeM portal using a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and obtain necessary authentication tokens to access the IIITBH tender dashboard for document download.

A mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting will be conducted to address technical queries, scope of work ambiguities, and eligibility criteria, with responses published as corrigenda on the GeM portal.

Bidders must submit a two-cover bid: Cover-I containing technical credentials, experience certificates, and statutory documents, and Cover-II containing the financial BoQ, ensuring no price disclosure in technical documents.

The technical evaluation committee will scrutinize submissions against pre-qualification criteria. Only technically responsive bidders will proceed to the commercial BoQ opening stage for financial comparison and L1 determination.

Upon successful financial evaluation and approval by the competent authority, the IIITBH will issue a formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful bidder, initiating the contract execution phase.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in The Post of Junior Research Fellow 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 financial 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 one similar project or research support service contract for a Central/State Government institution or autonomous body 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	In accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs, registered MSMEs and Startups are exempted from EMD submission upon providing valid Udyam/DPIIT registration certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement of Junior Research Fellow services requires a precise valuation based on DST/MoE norms. As per GFR 2017, the EMD is fixed at 2% of the estimated contract value to ensure bidder seriousness, though MSMEs are exempt under Rule 170. A Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) of 3-5% is mandatory to secure the contract performance period. Tender document fees are generally waived on GeM, but if offline, they remain non-refundable. The Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is strictly capped at 0.5% per week of delay, with a maximum ceiling of 10% of the contract value. This structure ensures financial discipline while mitigating risks associated with research project timelines. All financial transactions must adhere to the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) guidelines to ensure transparency and auditability in the utilization of research grants by the IIITBH Authority.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract shall be governed by the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017. All disputes arising shall be settled through the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue at the IIITBH jurisdiction. Payments will be processed on a milestone basis upon successful verification of research deliverables. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of six months applies to administrative documentation and compliance reporting. For high-value contracts, an Integrity Pact is mandatory to ensure transparency, preventing corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle. All deliverables must meet the stringent quality standards prescribed by the research funding agency and the institute.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — The Post of Junior Research Fellow

Are Joint Ventures (JV) eligible to participate in this tender?

No, joint ventures are not permitted for this specific research fellowship procurement to ensure direct accountability of the service provider.

What is the prescribed format for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be submitted in the standard format provided in the tender document, issued by a scheduled commercial bank, and valid for 45 days beyond the bid validity period.

What is the standard bid validity period for this procurement?

The bid validity period is 90 days from the date of technical bid opening, extendable upon mutual consent if required.

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

No, the stipend is fixed as per the sanctioned project budget and government norms; no price variation is permitted during the contract term.

How are technical evaluation marks calculated?

Technical evaluation is based on a pass/fail criteria against the defined eligibility standards rather than a weighted scoring system.

Can a bidder request an extension for bid submission?

Requests for extension must be submitted at least 48 hours before the deadline; the authority reserves the right to grant or reject such requests based on project urgency.