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Cec Director Recruitment

Official recruitment notice issued by Cec for the post of Director. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.

District Administration Cec Official Emblem
Recruiting Authority
Cec
Portal: cec.gov.in

Key Recruitment Specifications

Total Vacancies
1 Posts
Pay Scale / Salary
Level-1 (Rs. 18,000 - Rs. 56,900)
Age Criteria
18 to 35 Years
Application Deadline
2026-08-14

Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation

URTotal
11
Crucial Recruitment Schedule
Application Deadline2026-08-14

Essential Educational Qualification

M.Tech / M.E, B.Tech / B.E (Engineering). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.

Selection Methodology

Physical Endurance Test (PET/PST) -> Personal Interview.

Frequently Asked Questions

The last date for submitting online applications is 2026-08-14. Candidates are advised to complete registration before the cutoff date to avoid portal traffic.
The remuneration is structured as Level-1 (Rs. 18,000 - Rs. 56,900). Selected candidates are also eligible for Central/State Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and statutory pension contributions.
Applicants must possess M.Tech / M.E, B.Tech / B.E (Engineering). Candidates must ensure certificates and degrees are issued prior to the application cutoff.
The selection methodology involves: Physical Endurance Test (PET/PST) -> Personal Interview.
Related Openings under Cec
Cadre DesignationVacanciesPay LevelDeadline
Director 1 Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 2026-09-30
s at CEC 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2026-09-30
in advancing learner-centric 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2026-09-30
Director 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2026-09-30

e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

1

Complete mandatory vendor onboarding on the Central Public Procurement Portal or GeM 4.0 using a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate for secure token registration and document uploading.

2

Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit technical and commercial queries, ensuring complete transparency before final bid submission deadlines.

3

Prepare and upload a comprehensive two-cover bid containing separate technical credentials and financial proposals, strictly avoiding any commercial disclosure within the technical envelope.

4

Attend the online opening of the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) following the successful technical evaluation of eligible bidders to determine the lowest evaluated responsive bidder.

5

Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) upon final approval, subsequent to which the successful agency must submit the Performance Bank Guarantee and execute the formal contract agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Cec Director Recruitment must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation BenchmarkMandated 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, backed by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark The bidding agency must have successfully executed similar recruitment or executive search projects for premier governmental or autonomous bodies during the preceding seven financial years.
Statutory Benchmark Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, Permanent Account Number, EPF, ESI, and applicable labor licenses must be furnished at the time of bid submission.
Statutory Benchmark Eligible Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized Startups are granted exemptions from submitting EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, subject to valid certificate submissions.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement dossier for the Cec Director Recruitment under the procuring entity Cec necessitates a rigorous commercial framework aligned with GFR 2017. The estimated contract valuation is set at INR 50,00,000, deriving an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent amounting to INR 1,00,000, which must be submitted via Bank Guarantee or Demand Draft to deter non-serious bidders. A Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value shall be mandated from the successful L1 bidder upon award to secure flawless execution. The non-refundable tender document fee is fixed at INR 2,000 to cover portal processing overheads. Furthermore, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced at 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the aggregate contract price, ensuring strict adherence to timelines.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is governed by General Conditions of Contract adhering strictly to Indian jurisdiction. Any disputes arising from the execution shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in English. Milestone billing will be strictly tied to verifiable deliverables such as candidate sourcing, shortlisting, and final placement. A Defect Liability Period of 12 months applies to placement stability where candidate attrition requires replacement without additional cost. Additionally, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value tenders to maintain transparency and curb corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Cec Director Recruitment

Are Joint Ventures or Consortiums eligible to bid for the Cec Director Recruitment tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are strictly not permitted to participate in this specialized recruitment tender to maintain single-point accountability and direct contractual responsibility.

What is the acceptable format and validity required for the Earnest Money Deposit Bank Guarantee?

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be drawn on any scheduled commercial bank in India, formatted as per the standard GFR template, and remain valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the mandated bid validity period for this procurement process?

All submitted bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.

Does this contract include a Price Variation Clause for inflation adjustments?

No, the contract price shall remain firm and fixed throughout the entire duration of the assignment, and no price escalation due to statutory changes or inflation will be entertained.

What is the minimum qualifying mark required during the technical evaluation stage?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of a total 100 based on the QCBS matrix to qualify for the subsequent financial bid opening.

Can MSMEs registered outside the home state claim exemption from the tender document fee?

While MSMEs registered with NSIC or Udyam are exempt from EMD, exemption from the non-refundable tender document fee is subject to specific procuring entity policies and applicable GeM guidelines.