Apsc Manager Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Apsc for the post of Manager. 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Procure a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and complete vendor onboarding on the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) or GeM 4.0 portal prior to document downloading.
Participate actively in the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical ambiguities, seek scope relaxations, and submit formal written queries within the stipulated timeline.
Compile and upload the two-cover bid comprising technical credentials in Cover 1 and financial BoQ in Cover 2, ensuring all statutory documents are duly signed and encrypted.
Attend the online opening of the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) following the successful technical evaluation of eligible bidders who meet the predetermined pre-qualification criteria.
Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) upon successful financial clearance, 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 Apsc Manager 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 possess a minimum 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 recruitment or manpower assessment projects for government entities or PSUs within the preceding seven years, meeting specified threshold values. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and a valid Labor License under applicable Indian labor laws and regulations. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Registered Micro and Small Enterprises (MSMEs) and Startups are exempted from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to valid UDYAM registration. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement dossier for the Apsc Manager Recruitment under Apsc necessitates rigorous financial structuring in alignment with GFR 2017 and GeM guidelines. The contract valuation is established through a detailed cost estimate reflecting current market rates for large-scale recruitment services. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2% of the estimated cost acts as a deterrent against frivolous bids, while a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3% to 5% of the awarded contract value secures performance until project closure. A nominal, non-refundable tender document fee is mandated to filter non-serious vendors, subject to MSME exemptions. To mitigate project delays, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause imposes a penalty of 0.5% of the contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10%, ensuring strict adherence to timelines.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
Contract compliance is strictly governed by the 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 of arbitration located at the procuring entity's headquarters. Milestone billing shall apply based on the successful completion of distinct recruitment phases verified by designated committee members. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) shall be enforced to rectify any procedural or operational discrepancies post-recruitment delivery. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory to ensure transparency, anti-corruption compliance, and ethical conduct throughout the project lifecycle.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Apsc Manager Recruitment
Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the Special Conditions of Contract, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are generally discouraged for service-oriented recruitment contracts to ensure singular accountability and direct contractual liability with the primary bidder.
The EMD must be submitted either via online portal transfer or as an unconditional Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank in India, remaining valid for a period of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.
Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance by the procuring entity for a minimum period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening, during which bidders cannot modify their quoted prices.
No Price Variation Clause is applicable. The rates quoted by the successful bidder shall remain firm and fixed throughout the currency of the contract, inclusive of all statutory taxes, duties, and levies.
Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of a total of 100 based on the QCBS (Quality and Cost Based Selection) evaluation matrix defined in the RFP to qualify for the commercial opening.
Yes, the procuring entity reserves the right to vary the scope of work up to plus or minus 25 percent under the variation clause of the GCC, with proportionate adjustments made to the total contract value.