Cdfd Consultant Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Cdfd for the post of Consultant. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Consultant | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Cdfd (Tender: General Governm | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Step 1: Vendors must complete mandatory registration on the Central Public Procurement Portal or GeM 4.0 portal using valid Class III Digital Signature Certificates for token authentication.
Step 2: Prospective consultants shall submit written queries within the stipulated timeframe, followed by participation in the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting organized by Cdfd.
Step 3: Bidders must upload the two-cover bid, ensuring Cover A contains all technical credentials and statutory compliances while keeping financial details strictly segregated.
Step 4: Post technical evaluation, the commercial Bill of Quantities for technically qualified bidders shall be opened digitally on the procurement portal.
Step 5: The lowest evaluated responsive bidder shall receive the formal Letter of Award, initiating the statutory acceptance and agreement signing process.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Cdfd Consultant 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 turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value over the last three consecutive financial years, supported by audited balance sheets. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Submission of past work orders successfully executing similar consultancy or recruitment projects for central or state government bodies, autonomous institutions, or public sector undertakings over the last seven years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and applicable labor licenses to ensure complete legal compliance under Indian jurisdiction. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Exemption from EMD and tender fee is permissible for eligible Micro and Small Enterprises and DPIIT-recognized startups under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to valid certificate submissions. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement for Cdfd Consultant Recruitment involves a strategic financial framework adhering to GFR 2017 and GeM 4.0 guidelines. The contract valuation must be meticulously determined based on standard consultancy rate cards and Terms of Reference (ToR). An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) pegged at 2 percent of the estimated value is mandated to ensure serious bidder participation, while a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value shall be secured from the successful consultant post-award to mitigate default risks. Tender document fees, if applicable, are strictly non-refundable. Furthermore, to safeguard the procuring entity's timelines, 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 value.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
Contractual compliance is strictly governed by the General Conditions of Contract, incorporating milestone-based billing linked to tangible deliverables and output reports. A Defect Liability Period is enforced to rectify any discrepancies post-submission. Any disputes arising from the contract shall be resolved amicably, failing which they will be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, with proceedings seated in the local jurisdiction of the procuring entity. Additionally, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value tenders to ensure transparency, anti-corruption compliance, and ethical conduct throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Cdfd Consultant Recruitment
No, Joint Ventures and Consortia are not permitted. Bidders must participate as individual legal entities to maintain clear accountability for consultancy deliverables.
The EMD must be furnished as a Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank in India, formatted strictly as per the tender document, with a validity period extending 45 days beyond the final bid validity duration.
Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.
No, the financial quote submitted via the BoQ shall remain firm and fixed throughout the entire duration of the contract, including any approved extensions, with no provision for price escalation.
Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of a total 100 under the Quality-cum-Cost Based Selection or Least Cost System framework specified in the RFP to be eligible for commercial opening.
Bidders must submit a valid Udyam Registration Certificate explicitly covering the relevant service category along with a declaration confirming active status on the date of bid submission.