Almora Director Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Almora for the post of Director. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
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
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 20-09-2020 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2024-07-15 |
| District Programme Manager on contractual bas | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2023-07-07 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 20-09-2020 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Almora (Tender: General Gover | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Almora (Tender: General Gover | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Almora (Tender: General Gover | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Almora (Tender: General Gover | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Secure valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates and complete mandatory vendor registration on the Central Public Procurement Portal and Government e-Marketplace to participate in the tender process.
Submit formal written queries prior to the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical ambiguities, scope deviations, and compliance requirements outlined in the solicitation document.
Prepare and upload the two-cover bid containing complete pre-qualification credentials, statutory compliances, and comprehensive technical proposals without revealing any commercial pricing details.
Witness the online opening of commercial Bills of Quantities and financial bids for technically qualified tenderers, conducted transparently through the designated e-procurement portal dashboard.
Accept the formally issued Letter of Award, execute the comprehensive service level agreement, and submit the required Performance Bank Guarantee within the stipulated timeframe.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Almora Director Recruitment 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 and profit loss statements. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Entities must have successfully executed similar recruitment or executive search projects for government bodies, autonomous institutions, or public sector undertakings during the past seven financial years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory submission of valid statutory registrations including Goods and Services Tax Identification Number, Permanent Account Number, Employees Provident Fund, Employees State Insurance, and applicable Labor Licenses. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized Startups are eligible for exemption from Earnest Money Deposit and tender fee submission under Rule 170 of General Financial Rules 2017, subject to valid Udyam or DPIIT registration. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The financial framework for the Almora Director Recruitment contract is structured in strict compliance with the General Financial Rules 2017 and Government e-Marketplace procurement guidelines. Contract valuation is derived from comprehensive market estimation for high-level executive search and recruitment services. Bidders must submit a non-refundable tender document fee alongside an Earnest Money Deposit fixed at 2 percent of the estimated cost to deter frivolous participation. Upon successful selection, the lowest responsive bidder shall furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value, valid until the completion of all contractual obligations. To safeguard public exchequer interests against project delays, a rigorous Liquidated Damages clause is enforced, levying 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week of delay, subject to a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the aggregate contract value.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
Contract compliance is strictly governed by the General Conditions of Contract. Any disputes arising out of the Almora Director Recruitment tender shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, with proceedings held in Almora. Payments operate on milestone billing tied to verified deliverables. A Defect Liability Period applies to all advisory outputs. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact executed between the procuring entity and bidders ensures absolute transparency, prohibiting corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Almora Director Recruitment
No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted to bid for this specialized recruitment contract to ensure undivided single-entity accountability and direct contractual liability.
The Earnest Money Deposit must be furnished as a Bank Guarantee from any scheduled commercial bank in India, formatted strictly as per the proforma in the tender, with a validity period extending 45 days beyond the standard bid validity.
All submitted bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.
No Price Variation Clause is applicable. The rates quoted by the selected agency shall remain firm and fixed throughout the currency of the contract, inclusive of all statutory taxes excluding Goods and Services Tax.
Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 75 marks out of a total 100 marks under the Quality and Cost Based Selection framework to qualify for the financial bid opening.
In accordance with General Financial Rules guidelines, price negotiations with the Lowest-1 bidder are generally discouraged unless exceptional circumstances warrant it, and such negotiations must be formally documented and justified.