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Apisetu director Recruitment

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

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Portal: apisetu.gov.in

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

Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation

URTotal
11
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

Personal Interview.

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: Personal Interview.
Related Openings under Apisetu
Cadre DesignationVacanciesPay LevelDeadline
director 1 Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 2026-09-30
man Collection to YAML 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2026-09-30
Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2026-09-30

e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

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Step 1: Bidders must complete mandatory registration on the GeM or CPPP portal using a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to access tender documents and submit queries.

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Step 2: Attend the pre-bid clarification meeting scheduled by Apisetu to address technical ambiguities, scope modifications, and submission procedural doubts before the final deadline.

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Step 3: Prepare and upload the two-cover bid, segregating mandatory pre-qualification and technical documents in Cover 1 from the financial BoQ in Cover 2 to ensure unbiased evaluation.

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Step 4: Following technical shortlisting, open the commercial BoQ on the portal to evaluate price bids and determine the Lowest Calculated Bidder (L1) based on predetermined financial criteria.

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Step 5: Issue the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful bidder, followed by PBG submission and contract signing within the stipulated timeframe as mandated by procurement rules.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Apisetu director Recruitment must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation BenchmarkMandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark Bidders must demonstrate a minimum average annual turnover of 30 percent of the estimated contract value over the last three consecutive financial years, supported by audited balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
Statutory Benchmark The bidding agency must provide verifiable credentials of successfully executing similar executive search or director-level recruitment projects for government, public sector undertakings, or large autonomous bodies.
Statutory Benchmark Mandatory possession of statutory registrations including valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and applicable labor licenses to ensure complete adherence to statutory and labor compliance frameworks.
Statutory Benchmark In accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises, registered MSMEs and recognized Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria subject to meeting quality standards.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Apisetu director Recruitment involves a strategic contract valuation commensurate with executive search mandates under GFR 2017. As per standard financial guidelines, the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is fixed precisely at 2 percent of the estimated cost to deter frivolous bids. Upon successful selection, the chosen agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to secure performance. A nominal, non-refundable tender document fee is levied as per institutional policy, though MSMEs may be exempt. To safeguard the procuring entity against delivery delays, the Liquidated Damages (LD) clause stipulates a deduction of 0.5 percent of the contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract value.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

All disputes arising out of the Apisetu director Recruitment contract shall be resolved amicably through conciliation, failing which they shall be referred to arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Payments will be structured around verifiable milestone billing tied to recruitment deliverables. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) will apply to ensure placement retention and post-recruitment support. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact will be enforced to maintain transparency, deter corruption, and bind both parties to ethical procurement practices throughout the contract lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Apisetu director Recruitment

Are Joint Ventures or Consortia permitted to bid for the Apisetu director Recruitment tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortia are not permitted. Bids must be submitted by single corporate entities or specialized recruitment agencies that individually meet all technical and financial criteria.

What is the acceptable format and validity requirement for the Earnest Money Deposit bank guarantee?

The EMD must be submitted via an online transfer or an irrevocable Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank in India, remaining valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the standard bid validity period for this procurement process?

The submitted bids shall remain valid and open for acceptance for a period of 180 days from the last date of bid submission as specified in the tender document.

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

No, the contract is based on a fixed-price model. Prices quoted by the bidder shall remain firm and fixed throughout the tenure of the contract without any escalation.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required for a bidder to open their financial proposal?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 during the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) evaluation to be declared technically qualified for commercial opening.

Can statutory exemptions for EMD be extended to firms registered outside India?

No, statutory exemptions under GFR 2017 and MSME guidelines apply exclusively to domestic Micro and Small Enterprises and DPIIT-recognized startups registered within India.