Apeda Associate (On Contract) In Regional Office Mumbai The Agricu Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Apeda for the post of Associate (On Contract) In Regional Office Mumbai The Agricu. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), Graduate (Bachelor's Degree), 12th / Higher Secondary (10+2). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
Personal Interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Apeda (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Apeda (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Complete mandatory profiling and Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) token registration on the GeM portal or Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) to enable authorized bidding for the Apeda Associate requirement.
Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit written queries, understand nuanced terms of reference, and review modifications issued by Apeda for the Mumbai Regional Office.
Compile and upload the two-cover bid submission on the portal, ensuring Cover-1 strictly contains all technical credentials, statutory compliance certificates, and past performance documents without any financial disclosures.
Submit the priced Bill of Quantities (BoQ) in Cover-2 after successful technical qualification, ensuring commercial quotes align strictly with minimum wage laws and statutory deductions.
Await the rigorous evaluation outcome, post which the successful bidder will receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) from Apeda, triggering the timeline for PBG submission and contract execution.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Apeda Associate (On Contract) In Regional Office Mumbai The Agricu 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 and profit-and-loss statements. |
| Statutory Benchmark | The bidding agency must possess verifiable past work experience of successfully executing similar manpower outsourcing or professional consultancy projects for Central or State Government departments, autonomous bodies, or Central Public Sector Enterprises over the last 5 years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN), Permanent Account Number (PAN), Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Employees State Insurance (ESI), and a valid Labor License under applicable state and central acts. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Eligible Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and Startups recognized by DPIIT are granted exemptions from submitting EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to submission of valid Udyam registration. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement dossier for engaging an Apeda Associate on contract in the Regional Office Mumbai reflects standard financial governance under GFR 2017 and GeM 4.0 frameworks. The contract valuation is determined based on market benchmarks for specialized manpower services. In alignment with statutory norms, the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is pegged at 2 percent of the estimated tender value to deter non-serious bidders. Upon successful award, the selected service provider must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to secure against service defaults. Tender document fees are waived as per Government of India directives promoting digital procurement. Liquidated Damages (LD) are strictly enforced at 0.5 percent of the undelivered milestone value per week of delay, subject to a maximum cap of 10 percent of the aggregate contract value, ensuring stringent adherence to service level agreements.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
Contract compliance under this General Conditions of Contract (GCC) framework mandates strict adherence to milestone-based billing linked to verified monthly performance reports and attendance logs submitted to the Apeda Regional Office Mumbai. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the contract shall be resolved amicably through bilateral negotiations failing which it shall be referred to sole arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in New Delhi or Mumbai. The Defect Liability Period (DLP) extends throughout the operational contract duration to rectify any administrative or deployment deficiencies. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is enforced to maintain transparency, prohibiting corrupt practices, kickbacks, and collusive bidding behavior.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Apeda Associate (On Contract) In Re
No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted to bid for this individual professional deployment tender. Only single, legally registered corporate entities or proprietary firms meeting the pre-qualification criteria can apply.
The EMD must be submitted either through online net banking, NEFT/RTGS, or as an irrevocable Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank in India, valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.
The submitted bids must remain valid and open for acceptance by Apeda for a period of 180 days from the designated last date of bid submission.
Prices quoted shall remain firm and fixed throughout the initial contract period, except for statutory revisions in minimum wages, EPF, or ESI contributions announced by the government, which will be reimbursed on actuals upon valid documentary proof.
Bidders must secure a minimum of 70 marks out of a total 100 marks in the technical evaluation matrix, which assesses past experience, financial strength, and methodology, to be declared technically qualified for commercial opening.
Substitution of deployed personnel is strictly restricted and permissible only under exceptional circumstances such as resignation or medical unfitness, subject to prior written approval from Apeda and provision of a replacement with equal or superior qualifications.