Annamalaiuniversity ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Annamalaiuniversity for the post of Assistant Professor. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
MBBS / Medical Degree, Post Graduate (Master's Degree), Graduate (Bachelor's Degree). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | 1 | Rs. 1,72,000 | 2023-07-31 |
| Junior Research Fellow | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2025-04-15 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Annamalaiuniversity (Tender: | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Register the organization on the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) or GeM 4.0 portal using valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) to access tender documents and initiate bid preparation workflows securely.
Participate actively in the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to seek technical and commercial clarifications, ensuring all queries regarding recruitment scope and evaluation criteria are officially addressed.
Compile and submit the two-cover bid meticulously, ensuring Cover 1 contains comprehensive technical credentials, statutory compliances, and past experience without revealing any financial figures.
Await the technical evaluation outcomes, post which the commercial BoQ financial bids of technically qualified bidders are opened transparently through the portal's automated decryption process.
Receive and formally acknowledge the Letter of Award (LoA) upon successful financial ranking, followed by timely submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and signing of the formal contract agreement.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Annamalaiuniversity ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Recruitment must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:
| Evaluation Benchmark | Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant |
|---|---|
| Statutory Benchmark | Bidders must possess a minimum 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 | Bidders must have successfully executed similar large-scale recruitment or manpower assessment projects for reputed universities or public sector undertakings during the past seven years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and appropriate labor licenses as applicable under statutory laws governing recruitment service providers. |
| Statutory Benchmark | MSMEs and Startups recognized by DPIIT are eligible for exemptions on EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to submission of valid certificates. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement for Annamalai University Assistant Professor recruitment services involves a rigorous financial structure aligned with GFR 2017 and GeM guidelines. The contract valuation is determined based on the scale of recruitment, candidate volume, and evaluation complexity. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated tender value is mandated to deter frivolous bids, submitted via demand draft or bank guarantee. Upon award, the successful service provider must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the contract value to secure faithful execution. A nominal, non-refundable tender document fee is levied as applicable. To mitigate project delays, a Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced, levying 0.5 percent of the contract value per week of delay, subject to a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the total contract value.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
Contract compliance is strictly governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). All disputes arising out of the execution of the recruitment process shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in Tamil Nadu. Milestone billing shall be tied to specific deliverables such as application scrutiny, written test conduct, and interview coordination. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) applies until final result compilation and grievance closure. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory to ensure absolute transparency, prohibiting corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Annamalaiuniversity ASSISTANT PROFE
No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted to bid. The bidding entity must independently meet all technical and financial qualification criteria.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India in the prescribed pro forma provided in the tender document, remaining valid for a period of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.
Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.
No, the contract price shall remain firm and fixed throughout the tenure of the contract, and no escalation on any account will be entertained unless specifically permitted by special conditions.
Bidders must secure a minimum of 70 percent marks in the technical evaluation matrix to be declared technically qualified for the subsequent commercial bid opening.
Registered MSMEs are exempt from paying the EMD and prior turnover criteria, provided they submit valid Udyam Registration Certificates matching the scope of services demanded in the tender.