Cdfd Director Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Cdfd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultant | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 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
Complete mandatory vendor onboarding on the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) or GeM portal using valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) for secure authentication and authorization.
Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical ambiguities, scope deviations, and compliance queries submitted within the stipulated timeframe.
Prepare and upload the two-cover bid meticulously, ensuring the technical cover contains all pre-qualification credentials, statutory compliances, and methodology without revealing any financial figures.
Await technical evaluation outcomes before the opening of the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) financial cover exclusively for bidders who successfully qualify the technical threshold.
Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) upon final approval, subsequently submitting the requisite Performance Bank Guarantee and signing the tripartite contract agreement.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Cdfd 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 | The agency must provide verifiable proof of successfully executing at least three similar high-level executive search or institutional recruitment projects for premier government or autonomous bodies in the past seven years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory submission of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and relevant labor licenses to ensure absolute adherence to statutory regulatory frameworks. |
| 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 submission of valid Udyam or DPIIT certification. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement for the Cdfd Director Recruitment demands stringent financial structuring in compliance with GFR 2017 and GeM frameworks. The estimated contract valuation must factor in comprehensive executive search, advertising, and psychometric assessment overheads. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2 percent of the estimated value acts as a deterrent against non-serious bidders, payable via e-bank guarantee or RTGS. Successful bidders must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value, valid until the completion of the recruitment mandate and defect liability period. A nominal non-refundable tender document fee is integrated into the portal. Furthermore, a rigorous Liquidated Damages (LD) clause enforces a deduction of 0.5 percent of the contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent, ensuring time-bound execution of critical institutional appointments.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
Contract compliance under this General Conditions of Contract (GCC) framework mandates strict adherence to milestone-based billing tied to deliverables such as candidate sourcing, shortlisting, and final selection. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) applies to ensure placement stability. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the contract shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in the designated city of the procuring entity. Additionally, an Integrity Pact must be executed to maintain absolute transparency, deterring corrupt practices throughout the lifecycle of the procurement engagement.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Cdfd Director Recruitment
No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are strictly not permitted to participate, as this specialized executive search mandate requires singular, proven institutional accountability and direct execution capability.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be drawn on any Scheduled Commercial Bank in India in the prescribed GFR format, remaining valid for a minimum period of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.
Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening, during which all quoted rates shall remain firm.
No, the contract price shall remain firm and fixed throughout the duration of the engagement, and no escalation on account of statutory tax revisions or inflation will be entertained.
Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 under the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Quality Based methodology specified in the RFP to qualify for financial evaluation.
Foreign agencies may participate only if they possess a valid registered Indian entity, comply with all applicable FEMA regulations, and satisfy domestic statutory registration requirements.