Census consultant Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Census 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. 12,026 - Rs. 26, | 2026-02-05 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Census (Tender: General Gover | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Census (Tender: General Gover | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Census (Tender: General Gover | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Procure a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate and complete mandatory registration on the Central Public Procurement Portal and Government e-Marketplace to participate in the tendering process seamlessly.
Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit technical or commercial queries, ensuring complete alignment with the terms of reference defined by the Census authority.
Compile and upload the two-cover bid containing comprehensive pre-qualification credentials and technical proposals in Cover One, ensuring no financial figures are inadvertently exposed during this stage.
Await the technical evaluation outcome and subsequent opening of the commercial Bill of Quantities for technically qualified bidders, where lowest price ranking is systematically established.
Receive the formal Letter of Award following internal financial concurrence, submit the stipulated Performance Bank Guarantee, and execute the final tripartite agreement within the mandated timeframe.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Census 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 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 | Successful execution of at least three similar consulting or census-related assignments, each valued not less than 40 percent of the estimated cost, or two similar works valued at 50 percent, in the past seven years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including Goods and Services Tax Identification Number, Permanent Account Number, Employees Provident Fund, Employees State Insurance, and applicable labor licenses. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Startups and Micro and Small Enterprises are exempted from EMD and prior experience criteria in accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and Public Procurement Policy, subject to furnishing valid MSME certificates. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement dossier for Census Consultant Recruitment establishes a robust financial framework in alignment with GFR 2017. The estimated contract valuation is determined through meticulous market rate analysis. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2 percent of the estimated value acts as a deterrent against non-serious bidders, accompanied by a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) of 5 percent to be furnished by the successful vendor upon award to secure execution. Tender documents are hosted digitally without any non-refundable document fee to promote wider participation. To mitigate project delays, 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 total contract value, safeguarding public funds and ensuring strict adherence to timelines.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
Contract compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract, incorporating milestone-based billing linked directly to verified deliverable outputs. Dispute resolution is mandated through arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, with a sole arbitrator appointed mutually. A Defect Liability Period of 12 months applies post-project completion to rectify any discrepancies. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is enforced to maintain transparency, prohibiting corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Census consultant Recruitment
No, Joint Ventures and Consortia are strictly prohibited from participating in this tender to maintain clear accountability and singular contractual responsibility.
The EMD must be submitted either through online mode via the portal or as an unconditional Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank in India, valid for at least 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.
Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the last date of bid submission.
No, the contract is based on firm and fixed pricing. No price escalation shall be entertained on any account during the currency of the contract.
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 qualified.
Qualifying MSEs may be granted relaxation on prior turnover and past experience criteria up to 20 percent, subject to meeting quality and technical competence parameters during evaluation.