I'm delighted to report that i received the much awaited PER email yesterday !!!
App received on 21st May. Payment Charged on 2nd Sept. PER received on 9th Sept.
Spreadsheet already updated !!
Few things for fellow applicants :-
1.) I provided simple bank balance certificate (No statement), photocopy of PPF passbook, A FD in name of my Spouse as POF.
2.) I did not provide BC for myself and my wife. I sent copies of SSC marksheet for both of us with an affidavit from parents stating the reason why we dont have BC.
3.) I provided reference letters from only 3 out of my 5 employers till date. each letter had no more than 5 Job descriptions. matching close to 50-60% with my NOC Code. Current employer did not mentioned no of working hours, instead wrote "Full Time" on the letter.
Sincere thanks to Century/Ashif/GUR2010 and all other forum members for your extended support !!