8CPC Recruitment Dossier

Post of Director

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Post of Director administered by 7th & 8th Pay Commission Cadre Authority (Kerala).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: 7th & 8th Pay Commission Cadre 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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Official Domain: 8cpc.gov.in | 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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
8th Pay Commission Official Notification & Fitment Table Download	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Contractual Assistant Professor & Lecturer Interview Schedule	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
8th Central Pay Commission Cadre Restructuring Advisory	1 Openings	₹25,000 (Level-4)	2026-01-01
8th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix Corrigendum	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2024-08-29

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Thermal Power Plant Overhaul & Modernization EPC Tender (HPGCL)	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Substation & Solar Grid Transmission EPC Tender (KSEB)	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Highway Construction & Road Recarpeting EPC Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
1cum Vansihed Garbage Container TENDER	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 Post of Director?

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 7th & 8th Pay Commission Cadre Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain 8cpc.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

Step 1: Vendors must register on the GeM portal and CPPP using valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) to establish authentication and authorization for bidding on executive cadre positions.

Step 2: Prospective bidders shall participate in the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to resolve technical ambiguities, submit written queries, and note official addendums issued by the Cadre Authority.

Step 3: Bidders must compile and upload the two-cover bid, segregating unpriced technical credentials and statutory compliance documents into Cover One, keeping financial disclosures strictly separated.

Step 4: Following technical evaluation, the commercial BoQ financial bids of technically qualified applicants are officially opened on the platform to determine the lowest responsive bidder.

Step 5: The procuring entity issues the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the L1 bidder, who must accept the terms and submit the PBG within the stipulated timeframe.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Post of Director must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation Benchmark	Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark	Bidders must demonstrate an average annual financial turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, supported by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark	Applicants must submit past work orders and satisfactory completion certificates for successfully executing at least three similar executive placement or high-level advisory projects within the last seven years.
Statutory Benchmark	Mandatory submission of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and applicable labor licenses to ensure absolute adherence to statutory and labor compliance frameworks.
Statutory Benchmark	Registered Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and Startups are granted exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to valid UDYAM registration.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for the Post of Director under the 7th and 8th Pay Commission Cadre Authority involves rigorous financial structuring aligned with GFR 2017 and GeM guidelines. The contract valuation is determined through meticulous market benchmarking and administrative expenditure norms. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated cost is mandated to deter frivolous bids, submitted via a valid Bank Guarantee or online payment gateway. Successful bidders must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to secure against default. Tender document fees are waived as per digital governance mandates on GeM. To enforce timely execution and service delivery, a Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is integrated, levying a penalty of 0.5 percent of the contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract price.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is anchored in General Conditions of Contract (GCC), ensuring transparent governance. All disputes arising from the execution of the Post of Director contract shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in the jurisdiction of the procuring entity. Payments are structured via milestone billing tied to key deliverables and administrative assessments. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) applies to advisory outputs. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value tenders to promote fairness and combat corruption.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Post of Director

Are Joint Ventures permitted to bid for the Post of Director contract?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not eligible to bid for this individual executive appointment, as the role demands specific personal leadership credentials and institutional accountability.

What is the acceptable format for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, favoring the procuring entity, and must remain valid for a period exceeding the bid validity by at least 45 days.

What is the standard bid validity period for this tender?

The bids shall remain valid and open for acceptance for a period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening, during which no price escalations are permitted.

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

Given the nature of the executive cadre appointment, standard fixed pricing applies. PVC is generally not applicable unless the contract duration extends beyond statutory thresholds with explicit board approval.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required for financial bid opening?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 in the Quality Cum Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or designated evaluation matrix to qualify for the commercial bid opening stage.

How are Micro and Small Enterprises verified for exemptions?

MSE exemptions are verified strictly through the submission of a valid UDYAM Registration Certificate indicating manufacturing or service classification relevant to the tender scope.