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
Essential Educational Qualification
ITI. 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
Obtain a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate and complete mandatory registration on the Central Public Procurement Portal or GeM 4.0 portal to access tender documents.
Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit written queries and review amendments issued by the Annamalaiuniversity procurement committee.
Prepare and upload the two-cover bid comprising comprehensive technical credentials and compliance documents without disclosing any financial figures in the technical envelope.
Await technical evaluation results and subsequently witness the digital opening of the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) financial bids for all technically qualified agencies.
Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) following financial evaluation, submit the required Performance Bank Guarantee, and sign 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 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. |
| Statutory Benchmark | The bidder must have successfully executed similar executive search or recruitment projects for premier educational institutions or government bodies during the last seven years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory statutory compliance documents including valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable state or central labor licenses must be submitted. |
| 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 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to furnishing valid UDYAM or DPIIT certificates. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement for Annamalaiuniversity Director Recruitment involves specialized human resource consulting and executive search services, attracting a defined estimated contract valuation based on the scope of senior-level placements. In strict accordance with GFR 2017 guidelines, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2 percent of the estimated cost is mandatory to ensure serious bidder participation, alongside a non-refundable tender document fee where applicable. Upon successful selection, the chosen agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to secure faithful execution. Furthermore, the contract incorporates a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause, levying 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract value, safeguarding the university against schedule slippages.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
All contractual disputes arising from the Annamalaiuniversity Director Recruitment shall be resolved amicably through mutual negotiations, failing which they shall be referred to arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, with the venue established at the university premises. Payments will follow a structured milestone billing format tied to verifiable recruitment deliverables. A defect liability period shall apply to the recruitment services to cover candidate dropouts within a specified timeframe. Additionally, an integrity pact overseen by independent external monitors will be enforced to maintain absolute transparency and prevent corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Annamalaiuniversity Director Recrui
No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are strictly not permitted to bid. Only single, registered legal entities meeting all technical and financial criteria can submit proposals.
The EMD must be furnished as an unconditional Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank in India, formatted strictly as per the proforma in the tender document, and valid for 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.
All submitted bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the scheduled last date of bid submission.
No, the financial quotes submitted in the BoQ shall remain firm, fixed, and binding throughout the currency of the contract without any provision for price escalation.
Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of a total of 100 based on the QCBS evaluation matrix defined in the tender document to qualify for financial bid opening.
No, while MSMEs are exempt from EMD under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, all successful bidders including MSMEs must submit the mandatory Performance Bank Guarantee prior to contract signing.