Census Director Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Census 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
B.Tech / B.E (Engineering). 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 |
| 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
Obtain valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates and complete mandatory organizational registration on the designated Central Public Procurement Portal or GeM 4.0 platform to initiate participation.
Submit formal written queries within the stipulated timeframe and actively participate in the pre-bid clarification meeting to resolve ambiguities concerning terms of reference and qualification criteria.
Prepare and upload the comprehensive Two-Cover bid comprising separate encrypted PDF files for pre-qualification documents, statutory compliances, and detailed technical proposals without revealing commercial pricing.
Await technical evaluation outcomes and subsequently participate in the decrypted commercial Bill of Quantities financial opening session for all technically qualified and responsive bidder entities.
Receive the formal Letter of Award following successful financial ranking and negotiations, followed by prompt submission of the requisite Performance Bank Guarantee and contract signing.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Census 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 a minimum 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 | Submission of verifiable past work orders and satisfactory completion certificates for executing similar high-level recruitment, executive search, or large-scale administrative deployment projects for government or autonomous bodies. |
| 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 state labor licenses. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Exemptions from Earnest Money Deposit and tender fees for eligible Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized Startups under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to valid certificate submissions. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement for Census Director Recruitment under the Census procuring entity necessitates a rigorous financial framework aligned with GFR 2017 and GeM 4.0 guidelines. The contract valuation must be meticulously estimated based on market benchmarks for high-level executive search and administrative leadership. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2 percent of the estimated value acts as a deterrent against frivolous bids, while a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent secures post-award faithful execution. Tender document fees, where applicable, remain non-refundable to offset administrative processing costs. Crucially, the Liquidated Damages (LD) clause enforces strict timelines, levying 0.5 percent of the contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent, ensuring accountability in delivering critical national administrative milestones.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
Contract compliance is anchored by General Conditions of Contract adhering to Indian legal frameworks. All disputes arising from execution shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, with proceedings seated at the procuring entity headquarters. Milestone billing is tied strictly to verified deliverables, ensuring optimal cash flow and accountability. A Defect Liability Period is enforced to rectify any recruitment or administrative anomalies post-deployment. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact mandated for high-value tenders ensures transparency, prohibiting corrupt practices, collusion, and undue influence throughout the lifecycle of the procurement engagement.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Census Director Recruitment
Unless explicitly permitted in the tender document, joint ventures and consortiums are generally discouraged for specialized executive search services to maintain single-point accountability and direct contractual liability.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, conforming to the exact pro forma provided in the tender, and must remain 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 scheduled date of technical bid opening, during which bidders cannot modify their commercial or technical proposals.
Given the specialized and short-term nature of executive recruitment services, prices quoted shall remain firm and fixed throughout the contract duration, with no provision for price escalation.
Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 based on the Quality-cum-Cost Based Selection or Quality Based Selection criteria defined in the Request for Proposal to qualify for financial opening.
Exemptions are granted strictly upon submission of valid Udyam Registration Certificates or registration with the National Small Industries Corporation, specifically covering the service category of recruitment and manpower consulting.