Balod of Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Balod for the post of Officer / Executive (Balod). Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
B.Tech / B.E (Engineering). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block Level Coordinator under NRLM | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-06-20 |
| Block Level Coordinator under NRLM | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-06-20 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-04-02 |
| Officer / Executive (Balod) | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-02-06 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Balod (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Balod (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Balod (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Balod (Tender: General Govern | 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 activation on the designated CPPP or GeM 4.0 portal, ensuring compliance with Information Technology Act standards for secure e-procurement.
Step 2: Prospective bidders shall participate in the pre-bid clarification meeting hosted by Balod, submitting formal queries within stipulated timelines to resolve technical and commercial ambiguities prior to bid submission.
Step 3: Bidders must upload a comprehensive two-cover bid, segregating unpriced technical documents and statutory compliance proofs in Cover One from the financial quote in Cover Two to maintain evaluation integrity.
Step 4: Following successful technical qualification, the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) financial covers are digitally decrypted and opened to identify the lowest evaluated responsive bidder in a transparent auction format.
Step 5: The competent authority issues the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the L1 bidder, mandating acknowledgment, submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee, and execution of the formal contract agreement.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Balod of 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 Annual Financial Turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value, averaged over the last three consecutive financial years, supported by audited balance sheets. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Entities must provide verifiable proof of successfully executing similar recruitment or large-scale administrative project work orders for government departments or public sector undertakings during the past seven financial years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory statutory licenses and compliance certificates including valid GSTIN, Permanent Account Number (PAN), EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable labor licenses must be submitted without exception. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and recognized startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and tender fee deposition under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to valid UDYAM certification. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement dossier for the Balod of Recruitment by the Procuring Entity Balod establishes robust commercial parameters in alignment with GFR 2017. Contract valuation is derived from exhaustive market estimations to ensure fiscal prudence. Bidders must remit a non-refundable tender document fee alongside an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2 percent of the estimated cost to deter frivolous participation. Upon successful evaluation, the lowest compliant bidder must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the contract value to secure performance execution. Furthermore, to mitigate project delays, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is integrated, levying a penalty of 0.5 percent of the undelivered milestone value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract value, safeguarding public interest and ensuring timely service delivery.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
Contract compliance is anchored in the General Conditions of Contract (GCC), mandating milestone-based billing linked to verified recruitment deliverables. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) is enforced post-completion to rectify operational anomalies. To ensure absolute transparency, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts. Any disputes arising from execution shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in English at Balod, ensuring legally binding and equitable resolution.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Balod of Recruitment
Joint Ventures are generally discouraged unless explicitly stated in the specific tender document. If permitted, the lead partner must meet at least 60 percent of the qualifying technical and financial criteria.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, formatted strictly as per the proforma in the tender document, and remain valid for 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.
Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening, during which quoted rates cannot be modified.
Unless explicitly specified in the special conditions of contract, prices quoted shall remain firm and fixed throughout the duration of the contract, absorbing all statutory wage revisions.
Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 based on the Quality-cum-Cost Basis (QCBS) or strictly meet all pass-fail parameters as mandated in the evaluation matrix.
The competent financial authority representing the Procuring Entity Balod reserves the absolute right to accept or reject any bid, or annul the entire bidding process at any stage prior to award.