IIITKOTA Recruitment Dossier

The Position of Junior Research

Official gazetted recruitment notification for The Position of Junior Research administered by IIITKOTA Authority (West Bengal).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IIITKOTA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 20-05-2025 Posting Jurisdiction: West Bengal

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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
The Internship Position on Nitdg	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Shortlisted Candidates the Interview of One Jr	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Internship Position Under Serb P	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-09-2024
Selection of a Project Scholar	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-06-10

Active Procurement Tenders by IIITKOTA

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Dec 14 2019 Pousmela 2019 NIT for Vehicle Parking Service Memo Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Dec 15 2019 Pous Mela 2019 NIT for Food Memo Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Dec 15 2020 TENDER for Cafeteria at Central Library Vide Memo	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Djb Booking Community Hall Park Quarters Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-08-12

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for The Position of Junior Research?

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 20-05-2025. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from IIITKOTA Authority?

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

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

The bidder must register on the GeM portal with a valid DSC, ensuring all organizational credentials are verified and the entity is mapped to the IIITKOTA procurement dashboard.

A pre-bid meeting shall be conducted to address technical queries, clarify scope of work, and incorporate necessary amendments into the tender document to ensure transparency and competitive participation.

Bidders must submit a two-cover bid, comprising a technical proposal detailing research methodology and credentials, and a separate financial bid containing the BoQ, ensuring no price disclosure in technical documents.

The Procuring Entity will conduct a technical evaluation followed by the opening of the commercial BoQ for technically qualified bidders to determine the L1 vendor based on the lowest quote.

Upon successful evaluation and approval by the competent authority, the Letter of Award (LoA) is issued to the L1 bidder, formalizing the contractual engagement and initiating the performance security submission.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in The Position of Junior Research 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 provide proof of successful execution of at least one similar research-oriented project or consultancy service for a Central/State Government institution within the last five years.
Statutory Benchmark	The bidder must possess valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and a valid Labor License, ensuring full compliance with prevailing Indian labor and tax laws.
Statutory Benchmark	MSMEs and Startups are eligible for relaxation in prior turnover and experience criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, provided they submit valid Udyam or DPIIT registration certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The contract valuation for the Junior Research position at IIITKOTA must be derived from prevailing market rates and institutional budgetary provisions. In accordance with GFR 2017, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2% of the estimated value is mandatory to ensure bid 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 from the successful bidder to secure performance obligations. Tender document fees are generally waived on GeM, but if applicable, they remain non-refundable. The contract must incorporate a robust Liquidated Damages (LD) clause, stipulating a deduction of 0.5% of the contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10% of the total contract value, ensuring timely delivery of research outputs and adherence to the defined project timelines.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract shall be governed by the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017. Dispute resolution will be handled through the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue fixed at Kota. Payments will be released based on milestone achievements verified by the project lead. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months applies to all research deliverables. For high-value contracts, an Integrity Pact is mandatory to ensure transparency and prevent corrupt practices. All deliverables must adhere to the quality standards specified in the technical scope, with non-compliance triggering the penalty clauses defined in the General Conditions of Contract.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — The Position of Junior Research

Are Joint Ventures permitted to participate in this tender?

Joint Ventures are generally not permitted unless explicitly stated in the tender document to ensure individual accountability and technical competence.

What is the mandatory format for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

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

What is the standard bid validity period for this procurement?

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

Does the contract include a Price Variation Clause (PVC)?

No, the contract is based on a fixed-price model; no price variation or escalation is permitted during the currency of the contract.

How are technical evaluation marks calculated?

Technical evaluation is based on a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Least Cost Selection (LCS) method as defined in the specific tender document.

Is the submission of an Integrity Pact mandatory?

Yes, for contracts exceeding the threshold value specified by the CVC guidelines, the submission of a signed Integrity Pact is mandatory for all bidders.