Gujarat • Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad Director Recruitment

Official recruitment notice issued by Ahmedabad for the post of Director. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.

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Key Recruitment Specifications

Total Vacancies
1 Posts
Pay Scale / Salary
Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)
Age Criteria
18 to 30 Years
Application Deadline
2026-09-30
Crucial Recruitment Schedule
Application Deadline2026-09-30

Essential Educational Qualification

Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.

Selection Methodology

1. Screening / Shortlisting of Applications, 2. Academic / Research Performance Evaluation, 3. Personal Interview & Document Verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

The last date for submitting online applications is 2026-09-30. Candidates are advised to complete registration before the cutoff date to avoid portal traffic.
The remuneration is structured as Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13). Selected candidates are also eligible for Central/State Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and statutory pension contributions.
Applicants must possess Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure certificates and degrees are issued prior to the application cutoff.
The selection methodology involves: 1. Screening / Shortlisting of Applications, 2. Academic / Research Performance Evaluation, 3. Personal Interview & Document Verification.
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Cadre DesignationVacanciesPay LevelDeadline
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Director 1 Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 2026-09-30
to display Notification Notification July 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2026-09-30

e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

1

Complete mandatory vendor onboarding on the GeM portal and Central Public Procurement Portal, ensuring valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates and requisite organizational authorization tokens are active.

2

Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit formal queries, understand technical nuances, and review modifications issued by the Ahmedabad procurement committee.

3

Prepare and upload the comprehensive two-cover bid, segregating technical qualifications without any financial figures and statutory compliance documents within the stipulated submission window.

4

Await technical evaluation results, after which the financial bids (BoQ) of only technically qualified and responsive bidders will be opened digitally on the procurement platform.

5

Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) upon successful financial ranking, subsequent approval, and submission of the mandatory Performance Bank Guarantee and executed contract agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

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

Evaluation BenchmarkMandated 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, backed by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark The agency must provide verifiable past work orders and satisfactory completion certificates for successfully executing similar recruitment or executive search projects of comparable scale within government or public sector entities.
Statutory Benchmark Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, Permanent Account Number, EPF, ESI, and applicable state or central labor licenses is compulsory for technical qualification.
Statutory Benchmark Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and tender fee submission under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, subject to submission of valid Udyam or DPIIT registration certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The financial framework for the Ahmedabad Director Recruitment contract is structured in strict compliance with GFR 2017 and GeM guidelines. The estimated contract valuation dictates a mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2 percent of the estimated value to deter non-serious bidders. Upon successful award, the selected agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value, valid until the completion of all contractual obligations including the defect liability period. A nominal non-refundable tender document fee is levied as applicable for physical document processing. To safeguard the procuring entity's timelines, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced, penalizing delays at 0.5 percent of the undelivered milestone value per week, subject to a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the total contract price.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract, incorporating milestone-based billing linked to verified deliverables. Any disputes arising out of the contract shall be resolved amicably, failing which they shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in Ahmedabad. The Defect Liability Period extends for 12 months post-contract closure to rectify discrepancies. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for transparency, prohibiting corrupt practices and binding both parties to strict ethical standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Ahmedabad Director Recruitment

Are Joint Ventures or Consortiums eligible to bid for the Ahmedabad Director Recruitment tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are strictly not permitted to bid for this tender to ensure singular accountability and direct contractual responsibility.

What is the acceptable format and validity period for the Earnest Money Deposit Bank Guarantee?

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India in the prescribed proforma provided in the tender document, with a validity period extending 45 days beyond the standard bid validity period.

What is the standard bid validity period required under this procurement?

All submitted bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the last date of bid submission.

Does this contract include a Price Variation Clause for inflation or statutory wage hikes?

No, the contract price is strictly fixed and firm throughout the duration of the engagement, and no escalation claims on any account will be entertained.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required to open financial bids?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 75 marks out of a total of 100 under the Quality and Cost Based Selection framework to be declared technically responsive.

Can MSMEs registered outside Gujarat claim price preference under this tender?

MSME price preferences and exemptions apply strictly in accordance with the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises Order and GFR 2017 guidelines, regardless of the state of registration within India.