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Chief Fire Officer Exam 2026 Notification

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Chief Fire Officer Exam 2026 Notification administered by IIITVADODARA Authority (Kerala).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IIITVADODARA 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

Related Active Openings under IIITVADODARA

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
List of Selected Candidates the Interview	1 Openings	Level-4 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100)	2026-07-13
The List of Selected Candidates the Post O	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2024-06-04
Recruitment of Selected Wait Listed Project Ca	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Jul 2026 a Walk in Interview Teaching	1 Openings	Rs. 18,000 - 19,900 (Level-1)	20-12-2025

Active Procurement Tenders by IIITVADODARA

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Dec 01 2019 NIT for Labour and Instrument Charge for Lay Out in Pou Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Dec 01 2019 NIT for Pandal for Amrakunja Closing Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Dec 01 2019 NIT for Pandal Stage for Yatra of Poush Utsava 2019 Clo Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Design Consultant TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-07-01

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Chief Fire Officer Exam 2026 Notification?

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 IIITVADODARA Authority?

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

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Register the organization on the GeM portal or CPPP using a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to obtain necessary authentication tokens for accessing the IIIT Vadodara tender dashboard.

Participate in the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical queries, scope ambiguities, or examination logistics, ensuring all prospective bidders have a uniform understanding of the project requirements.

Submit the two-cover bid system comprising a technical proposal detailing examination security protocols and infrastructure, alongside the financial BoQ, ensuring all mandatory documents are uploaded before the deadline.

The procurement committee conducts a technical evaluation of submitted bids; only technically qualified bidders proceed to the commercial BoQ opening, where the lowest responsive bidder is identified.

Upon successful evaluation and financial approval, the IIIT Vadodara Authority issues the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the L1 bidder, initiating the contract execution and performance security submission.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Chief Fire Officer Exam 2026 Notification 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 should be at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years ending March 31, 2025.
Statutory Benchmark	The bidder must have successfully executed at least one similar project involving the conduct of large-scale competitive examinations for government or autonomous bodies in the last five years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory possession of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, and ESI registrations, along with a valid Labor License, ensuring full compliance with Indian statutory and labor welfare regulations.
Statutory Benchmark	Exemption from EMD and prior turnover requirements 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 contract valuation for the Chief Fire Officer Exam 2026 notification must be determined based on market rates for examination conducting agencies. Per GFR 2017, an 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) of 3 to 5 percent of the contract value is required from the successful bidder to secure performance obligations. Tender document fees are generally waived on GeM, but if offline, they must be non-refundable. The Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is strictly capped at 0.5 percent per week of delay, with a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the total contract value. These parameters ensure financial discipline and protect the IIIT Vadodara Authority against potential service delivery failures or delays in the examination process.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract shall be governed by the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with disputes settled through sole arbitration in Vadodara. Payments are structured via milestone billing linked to examination phases, including notification, admit card generation, and result declaration. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of six months post-result declaration applies to address data discrepancies. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to ensure transparency and prevent corrupt practices. All service delivery must adhere to the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, ensuring that the IIIT Vadodara Authority maintains fiscal accountability throughout the examination lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Chief Fire Officer Exam 2026 Notifi

Are Joint Ventures allowed to participate in this tender?

Joint Ventures are generally discouraged unless explicitly stated in the tender document; bidders must meet all eligibility criteria individually.

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 procurement?

The bid validity period is typically 180 days from the date of technical bid opening, during which the rates must remain firm.

Is there a price variation clause applicable to this contract?

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 System (LCS) as specified in the tender's evaluation matrix.

Can an MSME claim exemption from the Performance Bank Guarantee?

No, while MSMEs may be exempted from EMD, they are generally required to submit the Performance Bank Guarantee to ensure contract performance.