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
Step 1: Bidders must register on the Central Public Procurement Portal or GeM 4.0 using valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates for authorized representation and secure bidding token generation.
Step 2: Prospective agencies shall attend the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to resolve ambiguities regarding scope of work, evaluation matrices, and submission timelines before final bid freezing.
Step 3: Submission of a strict two-cover bid comprising technical credentials in Cover One and the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) in Cover Two within the stipulated portal deadline.
Step 4: Opening and evaluation of commercial BoQ financial bids exclusively for technically qualified bidders who meet all pre-qualification standards and minimum scoring thresholds.
Step 5: Issuance of the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the L1 successful bidder, followed by mandatory acceptance and submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee within fifteen days.
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 |
|---|---|
| Annual Turnover Criteria | Bidders must possess an average annual financial turnover of at least 30% of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, supported by audited balance sheets. |
| Similar Project Execution Experience | Successful completion of at least three similar executive search or high-level recruitment projects for autonomous institutions or government bodies in the past seven years. |
| Statutory Licenses and Compliance | Mandatory possession of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable labor licenses demonstrating full statutory compliance under Indian law. |
| MSME and Startup Exemptions | Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, subject to valid certificate submissions. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement for Cdfd Director Recruitment involves a specialized executive search and consultancy engagement. In compliance with GFR 2017 and GeM guidelines, the contract valuation must be determined via detailed market estimation. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of exactly 2% of the estimated cost is mandated to deter frivolous bids, submitted via Bank Guarantee or NEFT. Successful bidders must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3% to 5% of the total contract value to secure faithful execution. Given the nature of services, the tender document fee is kept nominal or waived as per digital procurement norms. Furthermore, a strict Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced at 0.5% of the undelivered milestone value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10% of the total contract price, ensuring strict adherence to timelines.
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, failing which they shall be referred to arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue at the procuring entity's city. Payments will be structured around milestone billing tied to deliverables such as shortlist finalization and interview facilitation. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) applies to post-recruitment guarantees. Additionally, an Integrity Pact must be executed to maintain absolute transparency and prevent corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Cdfd Director Recruitment
No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are strictly not permitted to bid for this specialized executive recruitment tender to ensure undivided accountability and direct contractual responsibility.
The EMD must be submitted either through online electronic transfer via the portal payment gateway or as an irrevocable Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank valid for 45 days beyond the bid validity period.
All submitted 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 engagement, and no escalation on account of any statutory taxes or operational costs will be entertained.
Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 in the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) evaluation matrix to be declared technically responsive for financial opening.
Yes, valid Udyam-registered MSMEs are eligible for exemption from tender document fees and EMD as per the Public Procurement Policy, upon submission of verified certificates during bid submission.