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
Obtain a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and complete mandatory organizational registration on the Central Public Procurement Portal and GeM 4.0 portal prior to tender document download.
Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit technical or commercial queries within stipulated timelines, ensuring comprehensive understanding of the recruitment terms.
Prepare and upload the two-cover bid meticulously, ensuring Cover 1 contains complete technical credentials, statutory compliances, and past experience without any financial figures.
Await technical evaluation outcomes and subsequently witness the online opening of Cover 2 commercial Bills of Quantities (BoQ) for technically qualified and responsive bidders only.
Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) upon successful financial ranking and negotiation, followed by timely submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and contract signing.
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 | Execution of at least three similar executive search or high-level recruitment projects for autonomous bodies or government institutions in the past seven years must be evidenced through valid work orders and completion certificates. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and relevant labor licenses to ensure absolute adherence to statutory compliance frameworks. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Exemptions from EMD and tender fee are applicable to eligible MSMEs and Startups recognized by DPIIT, strictly in accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement for Cdfd Director Recruitment involves a structured financial framework adhering to GFR 2017 and GeM guidelines. The contract valuation is determined through meticulous estimation of executive search and administrative overheads. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2 percent of the estimated value is mandated to ensure serious participation, acceptable via Bank Guarantee or NEFT/RTGS. Upon successful award, the selected agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value, valid until the completion of all contractual obligations including the defect liability period. A nominal non-refundable tender document fee is levied as per institutional norms. To safeguard the procuring entity against delays, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is integrated, imposing a penalty of 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract price.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
Contract compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). All disputes arising out of the execution of the Cdfd Director Recruitment contract shall be resolved amicably. Unresolved disputes shall be referred to arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in English at the specified jurisdiction. Milestone billing will be strictly tied to verifiable deliverables such as candidate sourcing, shortlisting, interview facilitation, and final placement. A defect liability period applies to post-recruitment guarantees regarding candidate retention. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for transparency.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Cdfd Director Recruitment
No, Joint Ventures and Consortia are strictly not permitted to participate in this tender to ensure singular accountability and direct contractual responsibility.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India in the prescribed proforma provided in 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 120 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.
No, the contract price shall remain firm and fixed throughout the tenure of the contract, and no escalation on any account shall be admissible.
Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 75 marks out of a total of 100 under the Quality and Cost Based Selection framework to be declared technically responsive.
While MSMEs may be exempted from EMD under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, they are generally required to submit the standard Performance Bank Guarantee unless specific relaxation is granted in the tender.