Uttar Pradesh • Ayodhya

Ayodhya Director Recruitment

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

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Portal: ayodhya.nic.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
Online Registration Starts2020-06-12
Application Deadline2026-09-30

Essential Educational Qualification

Graduate / As specified in official notice. 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 Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure certificates and degrees are issued prior to the application cutoff.
The selection methodology involves: Personal Interview.
Related Openings under Ayodhya
Cadre DesignationVacanciesPay LevelDeadline
Government Post / 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2026-09-30
Director 1 Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 2024-02-05
Director 1 Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 20-09-2019
Director 1 Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 2020-11-02
Active Procurement Tenders by Ayodhya
Procurement ScopeEst. ValueEMD AmountClosing Date
Tender Notice - Ayodhya (Tender: General Gove Refer Tender Notic 2% Statutory EMD Refer RFP Sched
Tender Notice - Ayodhya (Tender: General Gove Refer Tender Notic 2% Statutory EMD Refer RFP Sched
Tender Notice - Ayodhya (Tender: General Gove Refer Tender Notic 2% Statutory EMD Refer RFP Sched
Tender Notice - Ayodhya (Tender: General Gove Refer Tender Notic 2% Statutory EMD Refer RFP Sched

e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

1

Obtain a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and complete mandatory vendor onboarding on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) platforms prior to document downloading.

2

Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit formal queries regarding terms of reference, evaluation metrics, and scope adjustments within the stipulated procurement window.

3

Compile and upload the two-cover bid comprising exhaustive technical credentials in Cover 1 and the unpriced compliance matrices without revealing any financial figures to prevent outright rejection.

4

Await technical evaluation outcomes and subsequent financial opening of the BoQ on the portal for technically qualified bidders meeting the benchmark threshold of seventy percent.

5

Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) upon successful financial clearance, followed by mandatory submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and execution of the contract agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

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

Evaluation BenchmarkMandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark The bidder must demonstrate an average annual financial turnover of at least thirty percent of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, supported by audited balance sheets and chartered accountant certificates.
Statutory Benchmark The bidder must have successfully executed similar executive search or high-level recruitment projects for government bodies, public sector undertakings, or autonomous institutions during the preceding five financial years.
Statutory Benchmark Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and applicable State or Central Labor Licenses to ensure absolute compliance with statutory labor and tax regulations.
Statutory Benchmark Exemptions regarding EMD and tender fee are applicable strictly to registered Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and Startups recognized by DPIIT, in accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Ayodhya Director Recruitment entails a strategic valuation reflective of high-level executive search mandates under the General Financial Rules 2017. Financial compliance dictates an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2 percent of the estimated cost to deter frivolous bidders. Upon successful adjudication, the selected agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to secure uncompromised service delivery. A nominal non-refundable tender document fee is levied as per institutional mandates. Furthermore, to enforce strict adherence to timelines, the contract incorporates a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause stipulating a deduction of 0.5 percent of the contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum ceiling of 10 percent, ensuring accountability and mitigating risks for the procuring entity.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract strictly adheres to General Conditions of Contract (GCC) frameworks, mandating milestone-based billing linked to deliverables such as shortlist finalization, interview facilitation, and successful onboarding. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) applies to rectify any administrative or procedural discrepancies post-recruitment. Any disputes arising from the execution of this contract shall be resolved amicably through conciliation, failing which matters will be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings seated in Ayodhya. Additionally, an Integrity Pact executed between the procuring entity and bidders ensures absolute transparency, probity, and prevention of corrupt practices throughout the lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Ayodhya Director Recruitment

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

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted to participate in this tender. Only single, registered corporate entities or specialized recruitment agencies meeting the pre-qualification criteria are eligible.

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, favoring the procuring entity, and must remain valid for a period of forty-five days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the mandatory bid validity period for proposals submitted under this procurement?

All submitted bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of one hundred eighty days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.

Does this contract include a Price Variation Clause (PVC) for inflation adjustments?

No, the contract is strictly based on fixed and firm pricing submitted in the Bill of Quantities (BoQ). No price escalation or variation will be entertained under any circumstances during the contract period.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required for a bidder's financial proposal to be opened?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of seventy marks out of a total of one hundred marks in the Quality-cum-Cost Based Selection (QCBS) evaluation matrix to qualify for financial bid opening.

Can the procuring entity extend the deadline for bid submission?

Yes, the procuring entity reserves the right to extend the bid submission deadline by issuing a formal corrigendum published on the GeM or CPPP portal prior to the original closing time.