Cercind Advisor Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Cercind for the post of Advisor. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Essential Educational Qualification
B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), Graduate (Bachelor's Degree), Diploma / Technical Certificate. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S To Be Filled Up Be Deputation | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Advisor | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2021-05-27 |
| Advisor | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Step 1: Vendors must register active Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) on the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) or GeM 4.0 platform to initiate profile setup and tender access.
Step 2: Prospective bidders shall submit written queries within the stipulated timeline to participate in the pre-bid clarification meeting scheduled by Cercind to address technical ambiguities.
Step 3: Bidders must compile and upload a comprehensive two-cover bid, segregating unpriced technical documents and statutory compliances strictly from financial declarations to maintain process integrity.
Step 4: Following technical evaluation, Cercind will digitally open the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) financial bids for all technically qualified bidders on the e-procurement portal.
Step 5: The lowest evaluated responsive bidder (L1) will be issued the formal Letter of Award (LoA), followed by mandatory PBG submission and contract agreement execution.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Cercind Advisor 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 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 | Bidders must have successfully executed similar advisory or consulting project work orders for government entities or PSUs in the past seven years, meeting specified cumulative monetary thresholds. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory submission of valid statutory licenses and compliance registrations including PAN, GSTIN, Provident Fund (EPF), Employees State Insurance (ESI), and relevant labor registrations. |
| Statutory Benchmark | In accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, registered Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and Startups recognized by DPIIT are exempted from EMD and prior turnover criteria. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement for Cercind Advisor Recruitment requires careful calibration of commercial parameters under GFR 2017 guidelines. The estimated contract valuation must be realistically benchmarked against professional consultancy tariffs to determine financial ceilings. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) pegged at 2 percent of the estimated cost ensures serious bidder participation, safeguardable via digital bank guarantees. Upon successful selection, the primary contractor must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value, valid till the warranty or defect liability period expires plus a 60-day claim period. While tender document fees are generally waived on GeM, administrative costs apply where applicable. Furthermore, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause enforcing 0.5 percent of contract value per week of delay, capped strictly at 10 percent, protects Cercind against delivery slippages.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
The General Conditions of Contract (GCC) mandate milestone-based billing linked directly to verifiable advisory deliverables and steering committee approvals. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months applies post-completion to rectify any advisory discrepancies. Any disputes arising from the contract shall be resolved amicably, failing which they are referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in English at the procuring entity's headquarters. Additionally, an Integrity Pact executed between Cercind and the selected advisor ensures absolute transparency, prohibiting corrupt practices throughout the project lifecycle.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Cercind Advisor Recruitment
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Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the Special Conditions of Contract, Joint Ventures and Consortia are discouraged to maintain direct accountability, though specialized sub-consultancies may be permitted with prior written approval from Cercind.
The EMD can be submitted via online payment gateway, NEFT, RTGS, or an irrevocable Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank in India, valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.
Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance by Cercind for a period of not less than 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.
Given the professional advisory nature and fixed-timeline scope of the recruitment assignment, the contract price remains firm and fixed throughout its duration, without any provision for price escalation.
Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of a total 100 based on the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Quality-Based Selection framework defined in the RFP to qualify for financial evaluation.
No. While Rule 170 of GFR 2017 exempts registered MSMEs and Startups from EMD requirements, successful bidders regardless of MSME status must furnish the mandatory PBG of 3 to 5 percent before contract signing.