Annamalaiuniversity Director Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Annamalaiuniversity 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
MBBS / Medical 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 |
| Assistant Professor | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2022-09-30 |
| 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
Bidders must complete mandatory registration on the Central Public Procurement Portal or GeM 4.0 using a valid Class III Digital Signature Certificate to access tender documents.
Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit written queries and review amendments issued by Annamalaiuniversity regarding the recruitment scope.
Compile and upload the two-cover bid containing comprehensive technical credentials, statutory compliances, and methodology without disclosing any commercial figures in Cover One.
Post technical evaluation, qualified bidders will witness the online opening of the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) financial bid reflecting the lowest evaluated responsive quote.
Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) from Annamalaiuniversity, followed by the timely submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and execution of the formal contract agreement.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Annamalaiuniversity Director Recruitment must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:
| Evaluation Benchmark | Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant |
|---|---|
| Statutory Benchmark | The bidder must possess a minimum average annual 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 bidding agency must demonstrate successful execution of at least three similar high-level executive search or recruitment projects for premier educational institutions or autonomous bodies in the past five years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and appropriate state or central labor licenses is required to qualify technically. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, subject to furnishing valid UDYAM or DPIIT certificates. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement dossier for the Annamalaiuniversity Director Recruitment services entails a carefully structured financial framework in alignment with General Financial Rules 2017. The estimated contract valuation reflects the specialized nature of executive talent acquisition. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) pegged strictly at 2 percent of the estimated value is mandated to filter non-serious bidders, accepted via Demand Draft or Bank Guarantee. Upon successful selection, the chosen agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value, valid until the completion of the recruitment mandate and defect liability periods. A nominal non-refundable tender document fee is levied as per institutional policy. To mitigate project delays, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is integrated, levying 0.5 percent of the contract price per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract value.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
All disputes arising out of or in connection with the Annamalaiuniversity Director Recruitment 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 Tamil Nadu. Milestone billing shall govern the payment schedule, tied strictly to deliverable stages such as candidate sourcing, shortlist finalization, and interview facilitation. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) shall apply to candidate retentions, ensuring replacement if a selected appointee leaves within the stipulated probation window. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact will be enforced to maintain utmost transparency, probity, and fairness throughout the public procurement lifecycle.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Annamalaiuniversity Director Recrui
No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are strictly prohibited from participating in this tender to ensure singular accountability and direct contractual execution by the primary agency.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by any scheduled commercial bank in India, drawn in favor of Annamalaiuniversity, and must remain valid for a period of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.
Bids submitted by agencies shall remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 120 days from the last date of bid submission.
No, the contract price shall remain firm and fixed throughout the entire duration of the project, and no price escalation on account of statutory tax revisions or market fluctuations shall be entertained.
Bidders must secure a minimum threshold of 75 marks out of 100 in the rigorous technical evaluation matrix based on past experience, methodology, and team expertise to qualify for financial bid opening.
Physical copies of the EMD, tender fee instrument, and Integrity Pact must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Registrar, Annamalaiuniversity, before the stipulated deadline mentioned in the critical dates sheet.