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Apindustries General Manager Recruitment

Official recruitment notice issued by Apindustries for the post of General Manager. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.

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Key Recruitment Specifications

Total Vacancies
1 Posts
Pay Scale / Salary
Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)
Age Criteria
18 to 30 Years
Application Deadline
2026-09-30
Crucial Recruitment Schedule
Application Deadline2026-09-30

Essential Educational Qualification

B.Tech / B.E (Engineering). 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

The last date for submitting online applications is 2026-09-30. Candidates are advised to complete registration before the cutoff date to avoid portal traffic.
The remuneration is structured as Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13). Selected candidates are also eligible for Central/State Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and statutory pension contributions.
Applicants must possess B.Tech / B.E (Engineering). Candidates must ensure certificates and degrees are issued prior to the application cutoff.
The selection methodology involves: 1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
Related Openings under Apindustries
Cadre DesignationVacanciesPay LevelDeadline
General Manager 1 Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 2026-09-30

e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

1

Procure a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and complete vendor onboarding on the designated GeM or CPPP portal to participate in the Apindustries General Manager Recruitment tender.

2

Submit formal written queries prior to the scheduled pre-bid meeting date to seek clarifications regarding the terms of reference, deliverables, and evaluation criteria for the executive search.

3

Upload the comprehensive two-cover bid comprising mandatory technical credentials, statutory compliances, and methodology in Cover 1, ensuring no price details are inadvertently disclosed.

4

Participate in the online opening of commercial Bills of Quantities (BoQ) for technically qualified bidders whose submissions meet all stringent pre-qualification parameters and score the requisite threshold.

5

Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) upon successful financial evaluation, 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 Apindustries General Manager Recruitment must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation BenchmarkMandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark The bidder must possess 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 high-level recruitment projects for government, public sector undertakings, or large corporate entities in the past seven years.
Statutory Benchmark The bidding agency must possess mandatory statutory registrations including valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and applicable labor licenses, with no history of blacklisting by any government authority.
Statutory Benchmark Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and recognized Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and Public Procurement Policy, subject to valid certificate submission.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for the Apindustries General Manager Recruitment adheres to the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017 and GeM frameworks, ensuring utmost fiscal prudence. The estimated contract valuation is structured to attract top-tier executive search and recruitment agencies. In compliance with standard norms, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2 percent of the estimated value is mandated to filter out non-serious bidders, accepted via online transfer or Bank Guarantee. Successful bidders must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to secure against service defaults. A nominal non-refundable tender document fee is levied as per institutional guidelines. Furthermore, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause of 0.5 percent of the undelivered milestone value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent, is enforced to guarantee timely execution of the recruitment mandate.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract strictly enforces adherence to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Any disputes arising out of the Apindustries General Manager Recruitment shall be resolved amicably, failing which the matter will be referred to a sole arbitrator appointed in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in India. Payments will be disbursed based on predefined milestone billings linked to recruitment deliverables. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) applies to candidate retention and replacement terms. Additionally, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for transparency.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Apindustries General Manager Recrui

Are Joint Ventures (JVs) or Consortiums eligible to bid for this recruitment contract?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted to bid for this specialized executive recruitment tender to ensure single-entity accountability and direct execution capability.

What is the acceptable format and validity period for the Earnest Money Deposit Bank Guarantee?

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, strictly as per the pro forma provided in the tender document, and must remain valid for a period of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the standard bid validity period for this tender?

Bids submitted for the Apindustries General Manager Recruitment must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the last date of bid submission.

Does the contract incorporate a Price Variation Clause (PVC)?

No, the contract price shall remain firm and fixed throughout the tenure of the agreement, and no escalation on account of statutory tax changes or inflation will be entertained unless explicitly permitted.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required for financial bid opening?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 based on the Quality-cum-Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or QCBS-derivative matrix defined in the tender to qualify for the commercial opening.

Can MSMEs registered outside the home state claim exemption from tender fees and EMD?

Yes, MSMEs registered with NSIC or Udyam Portal are exempt from EMD and tender document fees as per Rule 170 of GFR 2017, regardless of their geographical location within India.