Annamalaiuniversity of Junior Research Fellow Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Annamalaiuniversity for the post of Junior Research Fellow. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
Ph.D / Doctorate, B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), MBBS / Medical Degree, Post Graduate (Master's Degree), Graduate (Bachelor's Degree), Diploma / Technical Certificate, 12th / Higher Secondary (10+2), 10th / Matriculation (High School). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
Physical Endurance Test (PET/PST) -> Personal Interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | 1 | Rs. 1,72,000 | 2023-07-31 |
| Assistant Professor | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2022-09-30 |
| 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
Complete mandatory profiling on the GeM portal and Central Public Procurement Portal using valid Class III Digital Signature Certificates for authorized signatories representing the bidding agency.
Participate in the pre-bid clarification meeting scheduled by Annamalai University to resolve technical ambiguities regarding service level agreements and deliverable timelines before final submission.
Upload the two-cover bid containing comprehensive technical qualifications, statutory compliance documents, and past institutional recruitment credentials without revealing financial metrics in Cover 1.
Open the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) financial cover exclusively for bidders who successfully qualify the stringent technical evaluation parameters set by the university committee.
Issue the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the L1 evaluated bidder, followed by mandatory PBG submission and contract execution within the stipulated statutory timeframe.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Annamalaiuniversity of Junior Research Fellow 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 agency must demonstrate successful execution of similar manpower recruitment or academic support projects for central or state universities during the preceding five years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and appropriate state Labor Department licenses is compulsory for eligibility verification. |
| 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 valid UDYAM or DPIIT registration. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement dossier for the Junior Research Fellow Recruitment at Annamalai University requires careful calibration of commercial parameters under GFR 2017 and GeM guidelines. The estimated contract valuation must factor in fellowship stipends, institutional overheads, and statutory employer contributions. In accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) set at 2% of the estimated value is mandatory to deter frivolous bids, while registered MSMEs and Startups are exempt. Upon successful selection, the lowest responsive bidder must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3% and 5% of the total contract value to secure faithful performance. Tender document fees are waived for electronic procurement via GeM. To safeguard institutional interests, a Liquidated Damages (LD) clause of 0.5% of the undelivered value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10% of the contract value, is explicitly enforced.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
Contract compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract, incorporating milestone-based billing linked to verified recruitment deliverables. A Defect Liability Period is enforced to rectify any procedural or administrative discrepancies in candidate onboarding. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for transparency. Any disputes arising out of the contract shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in Tamil Nadu and conducted in English.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Annamalaiuniversity of Junior Resea
No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are strictly prohibited from participating in this tender to maintain direct accountability and ensure single-entity execution capability.
The EMD must be submitted via electronic bank transfer or a Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank in India, remaining valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.
All submitted bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.
Stipend rates are governed strictly by funding agency guidelines, while service charges quoted by the agency shall remain firm and fixed throughout the currency of the contract.
Bidders must achieve a minimum benchmark score of 75 marks out of 100 in the rigorous technical evaluation matrix to be declared technically responsive.
Bidders must upload a valid UDYAM Registration Certificate explicitly covering manpower recruitment, academic support, or allied human resource services to avail the exemption.