Bhandara Director Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Bhandara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| And Results | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 20-06-2025 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-12-31 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-12-31 |
| Available For Compassionate Appointment In Gr | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2025-11-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Bhandara (Tender: General Gov | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Bhandara (Tender: General Gov | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Bhandara (Tender: General Gov | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Bhandara (Tender: General Gov | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Bidders must register on the GeM 4.0 portal using a valid Class III Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to access tender documents, submit digital queries, and upload compliance credentials securely.
Participate in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting either physically or virtually to seek technical amendments, submit queries, and review addendums issued by the procuring entity.
Compile and upload the two-cover bid containing technical credentials and compliance documents in Cover 1, ensuring no price details are revealed prematurely to maintain bidding integrity.
Authorized evaluators open the commercial BoQ financial bids for technically qualified bidders on the portal to determine the lowest evaluated responsive bidder based on quoted rates.
Issue the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the L1 bidder, who must accept the terms, submit the PBG, and sign the contract agreement within the stipulated timeframe.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Bhandara 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 an 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 | Successful completion of at least three similar executive recruitment or consultancy projects, each valued at not less than 40 percent of the estimated cost, in the past seven years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and appropriate state or central labor licenses applicable for service providers in India. |
| 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 or DPIIT registration. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement for Bhandara Director Recruitment entails a strategic commercial evaluation structured under GFR 2017 guidelines. The estimated contract valuation is set at INR 50,00,000, mandating an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent, amounting to INR 1,00,000, payable via Demand Draft or Bank Guarantee. Successful bidders must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) of 5 percent of the total contract value prior to agreement execution. The tender document fee is non-refundable at INR 2,000. To safeguard procuring entity interests, the contract incorporates a strict Liquidated Damages (LD) clause enforcing a penalty of 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week, subject to a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the aggregate contract value for prolonged execution delays.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
The contract enforces stringent compliance through General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Dispute resolution shall be governed by the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with arbitration proceedings held in Bhandara. Payments operate on milestone billing tied to deliverables, such as candidate sourcing, shortlisting, and final placement. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months applies to service discrepancies. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory to ensure transparent, ethical practices throughout the contract lifecycle.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Bhandara Director Recruitment
No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted to bid. Only single, legally registered corporate entities or proprietary firms meeting the eligibility criteria may apply.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, strictly following the proforma provided in the tender document, with a validity period extending 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.
Bids shall remain valid for acceptance for a period of 180 days from the last date of bid submission, during which no price escalations are permitted.
No, the contract is on a fixed-price basis. Quoted rates shall remain firm and fixed throughout the execution period, with no allowance for statutory tax revisions unless explicitly provided in the GCC.
Bidders must secure a minimum of 70 marks out of 100 in the technical evaluation matrix based on past experience, methodology, and team competence to qualify for the financial bid opening.
Eligible MSMEs must upload their valid UDYAM registration certificate specifying the relevant service category during technical bid submission to claim exemptions from EMD and tender fees.