Apsc Director Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Apsc for the post of Director. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. Screening / Shortlisting of Applications, 2. Academic / Research Performance Evaluation, 3. Personal Interview & Document Verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant | 1 | scale of pay | 2026-09-30 |
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Apsc (Tender: General Governm | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Step 1: Vendors must procure a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate and complete mandatory registration on the designated CPPP or GeM portal to access tender documents and participate securely.
Step 2: Prospective bidders shall submit written queries within the stipulated timeframe, followed by active participation in the pre-bid clarification meeting hosted by Apsc to resolve technical ambiguities.
Step 3: Bidders must compile and upload the two-cover system comprising technical credentials and statutory compliances in Cover 1, ensuring zero disclosure of financial figures prior to evaluation.
Step 4: Following technical qualification, the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) financial bids of responsive bidders shall be opened online on the portal for transparent price comparison and ranking.
Step 5: The lowest evaluated responsive bidder (L1) will be issued the formal Letter of Award (LoA) by Apsc, initiating the formal acceptance and contract agreement execution phase.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Apsc Director Recruitment must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:
| Evaluation Benchmark | Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant |
|---|---|
| Statutory Benchmark | Bidders must possess an average annual financial turnover of at least 30% of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, duly certified by a Chartered Accountant. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Execution of similar nature recruitment or executive search projects successfully completed during the last seven years, with specific monetary thresholds for single or multiple work orders. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and applicable state or central labor licenses to ensure absolute regulatory compliance. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Micro and Small Enterprises (MSMEs) and Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to valid UDYAM or DPIIT registration. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement dossier for the Apsc Director Recruitment under Apsc necessitates rigorous commercial structuring in alignment with GFR 2017. The estimated contract valuation forms the baseline for financial security instruments. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of exactly 2% of the estimated cost must be furnished by bidders to ensure earnestness, while a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3% to 5% of the awarded value shall be exacted upon successful contract award to mitigate performance default risks. A nominal non-refundable tender document fee is levied as per administrative guidelines. Furthermore, strict adherence to delivery timelines is enforced via a Liquidated Damages (LD) clause, stipulating a deduction of 0.5% of the contract value per week of delay, subject to a maximum ceiling of 10%, thereby safeguarding the procuring entity against operational setbacks.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
Contract compliance is governed by stringent General Conditions of Contract (GCC). All disputes arising out of or in connection with the contract shall be resolved amicably, failing which they shall be referred to arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue at the procuring entity's headquarters. Payments shall be disbursed strictly against structured milestone billings tied to tangible deliverables. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) is mandated to rectify any procedural or operational deficiencies post-delivery. Additionally, an Integrity Pact executed between Apsc and the bidders ensures absolute transparency, probity, and prevention of corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Apsc Director Recruitment
No, Joint Ventures and Consortia are strictly not permitted to participate in this tender. Only single, independent legal entities meeting all pre-qualification criteria are eligible to submit bids.
The EMD must be submitted either via online payment gateway on the portal 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.
Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a period of not less than 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening, during which bidders cannot modify or withdraw their offers.
No, the contract price shall remain firm and fixed throughout the entire duration of the contract execution, and no escalation on account of any statutory variations or market fluctuations shall be entertained.
Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of a total 100 marks based on the evaluation matrix defined in the tender document to be declared technically responsive and eligible for financial opening.
No, EMD and turnover exemptions under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 are exclusively applicable to manufacturing MSMEs and recognized Startups, and do not extend to enterprises registered under trading activities.