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
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. 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
Obtain active Class III Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) and complete mandatory vendor registration on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) to participate in the tender process.
Submit written queries within the stipulated timeline and actively participate in the pre-bid clarification meeting organized by the Census procuring entity to address technical and commercial ambiguities.
Upload comprehensive digital credentials encompassing the two-cover system, segregating mandatory pre-qualification and technical documents in Cover 1 from financial disclosures without price leaks.
Await technical evaluation results and subsequently witness the online opening of the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) financial bids for all technically qualified bidders on the portal.
Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) upon successful financial evaluation and L1 determination, followed by prompt submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and contract execution.
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 | The bidding agency must possess verifiable experience in successfully executing similar high-level executive search, recruitment, or manpower consulting projects for government entities or autonomous bodies in the past seven years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, Permanent Account Number (PAN), EPF, ESI, and applicable state or central labor licenses is compulsory for technical qualification. |
| Statutory Benchmark | In accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises, registered MSMEs and recognized startups are exempted from submitting EMD and prior turnover criteria subject to meeting quality standards. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement dossier for the Census Director Recruitment under the Census procuring entity establishes a robust financial framework in alignment with General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017 and GeM guidelines. The contract valuation is determined through meticulous cost estimation reflecting specialized leadership recruitment complexities. Bidders must remit a non-refundable tender document fee alongside an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2 percent of the estimated value to deter frivolous submissions. Upon successful selection, the L1 vendor must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to secure uncompromised execution. Furthermore, strict adherence to delivery timelines is enforced through a Liquidated Damages (LD) clause, levying a penalty of 0.5 percent of the contract price per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract value.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
Contract compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Dispute resolution mandates escalation to mutual conciliation, failing which disputes shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in the capital city. Milestone-based billing applies, linking payouts to specific recruitment phases and deliverables. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) ensures post-recruitment accountability for candidate placement stability. Additionally, an Integrity Pact executed between the Census entity and bidders guarantees transparency, prohibiting corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Census Director Recruitment
No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted to bid. Only single, registered legal entities meeting all pre-qualification criteria independently are eligible to apply.
The EMD must be submitted via Demand Draft, Banker's Cheque, or an irrevocable Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank in India, remaining valid for a period of 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.
No, the contract price shall remain firm and fixed throughout the tenure of the contract, and no escalation on account of inflation, statutory wage revisions, or operational costs will be entertained.
Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of a total of 100 under the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Quality Based evaluation framework specified in the RFP.
While primary submissions are strictly online via GeM or CPPP, physical copies of the EMD and specific notarized affidavits must reach the tender inviting authority within the stipulated date and time specified in the critical dates sheet.