Andaman and Nicobar Islands • And

And Director Recruitment

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

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Recruiting Authority
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Portal: and.gov.in

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

Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation

URTotal
11
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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Inspector 1 Rs. 44,900 - 47,600 2026-01-01
Government Post / 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2026-08-10

e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

1

Secure a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC Class III) and complete mandatory organizational registration on the designated GeM 4.0 or CPPP portal to enable secure portal access.

2

Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit technical or commercial queries and review subsequent corrigendum releases by the procuring entity.

3

Prepare and upload the two-cover bid containing comprehensive technical credentials and compliance documents in Cover One, ensuring no financial figures are inadvertently disclosed.

4

Submit the priced Bill of Quantities (BoQ) financial template in Cover Two after rigorous internal costing, leading up to the transparent online opening of financial bids.

5

Acknowledge and formally accept the digitally issued Letter of Award (LoA) within the stipulated timeline, followed by immediate submission of the PBG and execution of the formal agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in And 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 a minimum 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 credentials of successfully executing similar executive search or high-level recruitment projects for government or corporate entities within the preceding seven years.
Statutory Benchmark Mandatory submission of statutory registrations including valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and applicable labor licenses to ensure absolute compliance with Indian statutory and labor laws.
Statutory Benchmark Eligible Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and recognized Startups are granted exemptions from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to valid certificate submissions.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The contract valuation for the 'And Director Recruitment' tender requires rigorous financial structuring in accordance with GFR 2017 and GeM guidelines. Bidders must submit a non-refundable tender document fee, alongside an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed strictly at 2 percent of the estimated tender value to deter non-serious participants. Upon successful adjudication and prior to contract signing, the selected executive search agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value, valid throughout the execution term plus a statutory claim period. To safeguard the procuring entity's interests against delivery slippages, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced, levying a penalty of 0.5 percent of the undelivered milestone value per week of delay, subject to an overall ceiling of 10 percent of the contract price. All financial instruments must be verified and enforceable through scheduled commercial banks.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contractual compliance is strictly governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the director recruitment engagement shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in English. Billing is structured around milestone-based deliverables tied to shortlisting, interviewing, and final onboarding. A defect liability period (DLP) applies to ensure placement stability. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for transparency.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — And Director Recruitment

Are Joint Ventures (JVs) or Consortia permitted to bid for this director recruitment tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortia are not eligible to participate. Bidding is restricted to single, independent recruitment agencies or firms possessing the requisite core competencies.

What is the acceptable format and validity requirement for the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) Bank Guarantee?

The EMD must be submitted either via online portal transfer or as an irrevocable Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank in India, remaining valid for 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the standard bid validity period required for this procurement process?

Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the last date of bid submission, during which no price escalations are permitted.

Does this contract include a Price Variation Clause (PVC) for inflation or market shifts?

No, the contract is awarded on a fixed-price lump-sum basis. No price variation or escalation will be entertained under any circumstances during the tenure of the agreement.

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

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 under the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Quality-Based evaluation matrix to qualify for financial opening.

Can foreign recruitment consultants participate in this tender?

Foreign agencies may participate only if they possess a registered Indian entity, valid statutory registrations (GSTIN, PAN), and comply fully with Indian regulatory and tax frameworks.