Araria Director Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Araria for the post of Director. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Essential Educational Qualification
Graduate / Relevant Discipline as specified in official gazette. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
Physical Endurance Test (PET/PST) -> Personal Interview -> Merit List.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Araria (Tender: General Gover | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Araria (Tender: General Gover | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Araria (Tender: General Gover | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Araria (Tender: General Gover | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Step 1: Vendors must complete mandatory digital token registration and profile validation on the GeM portal or Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) using valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates.
Step 2: Prospective bidders actively participate in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical queries, scope ambiguities, and compliance requirements before final submission.
Step 3: Bidders compile and upload the two-cover tender submission, segregating technical qualifications, statutory documents, and EMD instruments from the unpriced commercial schedules securely.
Step 4: The tender evaluation committee conducts the commercial BoQ financial opening for technically qualified bidders to determine the lowest responsive bidder in accordance with GFR rules.
Step 5: The procuring entity issues the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful L1 bidder, initiating the mandatory acceptance period and subsequent contract agreement execution.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Araria 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 demonstrate 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 | Bidders must have successfully executed similar recruitment or professional service projects for government departments or public sector undertakings during the past seven years, meeting minimum volume thresholds. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory possession of valid statutory licenses and compliance registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and applicable state or central labor licenses is compulsory for technical qualification. |
| 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, subject to valid Udyam registration. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The financial framework for the Araria Director Recruitment adheres to GFR 2017 and GeM procurement guidelines. The contract valuation is established through a detailed cost-plus estimation. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated tender value is mandated to deter frivolous bids, payable via demand draft, electronic fund 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 faithful execution. A nominal, non-refundable tender document fee is levied as per institutional policy. To mitigate project delays, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced, levying 0.5 percent of the contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract sum.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
Contract compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Any disputes arising from the execution of the Araria Director Recruitment contract shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in Araria. Payments shall be disbursed through structured milestone billing tied to verifiable deliverable stages. The Defect Liability Period (DLP) extends for 12 months post-completion to rectify operational discrepancies. Additionally, an Integrity Pact executed between the procuring entity and bidders ensures absolute transparency, eliminating corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Araria Director Recruitment
No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted to bid. Only single, registered legal entities possessing independent technical and financial credentials may submit proposals.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, strictly conforming to the pro forma provided in the tender document, with a minimum validity extending 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.
The submitted bids shall remain valid for acceptance for a period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening, during which bidders cannot modify or withdraw their offers.
No, the contract is based on firm and fixed pricing. Prices quoted by the bidder shall remain immutable throughout the contract duration, absorbing all statutory wage or operational cost fluctuations.
Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 during the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) evaluation to qualify for the commercial BoQ opening stage.
No, while MSMEs are exempt from EMD under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, they are still obligated to submit the full Performance Bank Guarantee upon award to secure contract performance.