Andhra Pradesh Finance Recruitment 2026 — Official Vacancy Notification
Official recruitment notice issued by Andhra Pradesh Finance for the post of Administrative & Technical Staff Cadre. 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). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Apfinance (Tender: General Go | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Obtain valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) and complete mandatory organizational registration on the designated GeM 4.0 or CPPP portal to participate in the Apfinance N/A Recruitment tender process.
Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting, submitting all technical or contractual queries within the stipulated timeline to ensure absolute clarity on scope and deliverables before final bid submission.
Compile and upload the comprehensive two-cover bid, ensuring Cover 1 contains all technical pre-qualification documents, statutory compliances, and EMD instruments, strictly avoiding any financial disclosures in this section.
Await technical evaluation results and subsequently witness the digital opening of Cover 2 containing the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) financial quotes for all technically qualified and responsive bidders.
Receive, review, and formally accept the Letter of Award (LoA) issued by Apfinance, followed by immediate submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and execution of the formal contract agreement within the mandated timeframe.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Apfinance N/A Recruitment must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:
| Evaluation Benchmark | Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant |
|---|---|
| Statutory Benchmark | Bidders must demonstrate a minimum Average Annual Financial Turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, substantiated by audited balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Submission of verifiable work orders and satisfactory completion certificates for successfully executing similar recruitment, manpower outsourcing, or professional services projects of comparable scale for government or corporate entities over the past seven years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, Permanent Account Number (PAN), EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable state or central Labor Licenses to ensure absolute compliance with labor laws. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and recognized Startups are eligible for relaxation of prior turnover, prior experience, and exemption from EMD payment, strictly subject to furnishing valid UDYAM or DPIIT registration certificates under Rule 170 of GFR 2017. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement for Apfinance N/A Recruitment necessitates stringent commercial structuring aligned with the General Financial Rules 2017. The estimated contract valuation must factor in all resource allocation, operational overheads, and statutory compliances. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed strictly at 2 percent of the estimated value is mandated to deter frivolous bids, payable via demand draft, banker's cheque, or bank guarantee. Upon successful award, the selected agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to secure performance, valid through the entire contract duration plus a defect liability buffer. Tender document fees are maintained at nominal non-refundable rates where applicable, or waived on GeM. To enforce timely execution, a robust Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is incorporated, levying 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract price.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
The General Conditions of Contract mandate stringent adherence to governance standards. Any disputes arising out of the Apfinance N/A Recruitment contract shall be resolved amicably through senior management conciliation, failing which it shall be referred to a sole arbitrator appointed in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, with proceedings held in English. Billing shall strictly follow verified milestone achievements linked to recruitment deliverables. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of 12 months applies to placement stability. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value tenders to ensure absolute transparency, prohibiting corrupt practices throughout the lifecycle.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Apfinance N/A Recruitment
Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the specific tender document, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are generally not encouraged for recruitment services to ensure single-entity accountability and direct contractual liability.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, structured on the proforma provided in the tender document, and must remain valid for a period of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.
Bids submitted for the Apfinance N/A Recruitment tender must remain valid, irrevocable, and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the last date of bid submission.
Given the nature of recruitment and deployment services, statutory revisions in minimum wages, EPF, or ESI contributions mandated by the government will be reimbursed at actuals, subject to documentary proof.
Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 75 marks out of a total 100 marks based on the Quality-cum-Cost Basis (QCBS) or QCBS equivalent evaluation matrix defined in the Request for Proposal to qualify for financial opening.
Failure to submit the required Performance Bank Guarantee within the stipulated timeframe will result in the immediate forfeiture of the EMD, cancellation of the Letter of Award, and potential debarment of the agency from future procurements.