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Cercind Advisor Recruitment

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

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Portal: cercind.gov.in

Key Recruitment Specifications

Total Vacancies
1 Posts
Pay Scale / Salary
Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)
Age Criteria
18 to 30 Years
Application Deadline
2026-09-30
Crucial Recruitment Schedule
Application Deadline2026-09-30

Essential Educational Qualification

B.Tech / B.E (Engineering). 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

The last date for submitting online applications is 2026-09-30. Candidates are advised to complete registration before the cutoff date to avoid portal traffic.
The remuneration is structured as Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4). Selected candidates are also eligible for Central/State Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and statutory pension contributions.
Applicants must possess B.Tech / B.E (Engineering). Candidates must ensure certificates and degrees are issued prior to the application cutoff.
The selection methodology involves: 1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

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Step 1: Obtain a valid Class III Digital Signature Certificate and complete mandatory vendor onboarding on the GeM portal and Central Public Procurement Portal before initiating submission.

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Step 2: Submit formal written queries prior to the designated pre-bid meeting date to seek clarifications on scope ambiguities, terms, and technical specifications.

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Step 3: Upload the two-cover bid containing separate encrypted PDF files for technical credentials and statutory compliances, ensuring zero mention of financial figures.

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Step 4: Await technical evaluation results, post which the commercial BoQ financial bids of technically qualified bidders are opened online for price comparison.

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Step 5: Receive the formal Letter of Award following financial evaluation, subsequently submitting the required Performance Bank Guarantee and signing the contract agreement.

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 BenchmarkMandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Annual Turnover Criteria Bidders must possess an average annual financial turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, certified by a Chartered Accountant.
Similar Project Execution Experience Successful completion of similar advisory or consultancy work orders for central or state government bodies, PSUs, or autonomous institutions within the past seven years.
Statutory Licenses and Compliance Mandatory submission of valid GSTIN registration, Permanent Account Number, EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable labor licenses in active status.
MSME and Startup Exemptions Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized Startups are exempt from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, subject to furnishing valid Udyam certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Cercind Advisor Recruitment requires a robust financial evaluation under GFR 2017 frameworks. Estimated contract valuation must accurately reflect advisory service benchmarks. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2 percent of the estimated value acts as a deterrent against non-serious bidders, refundable post-award. Successful bidders must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the contract value to secure against service defaults. Tender document fees are strictly non-refundable, aligning with cost-recovery principles, though MSMEs may claim exemptions. Liquidated Damages (LD) are stipulated at 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract value, enforcing strict adherence to delivery timelines.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract, mandating milestone-based billing tied to deliverable sign-offs. A defect liability period applies to advisory outputs requiring rectification. Any disputes arising out of the contract shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in English at the designated procuring entity jurisdiction. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact must be executed for high-value tenders to ensure transparency, anti-corruption compliance, and ethical bidding practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Cercind Advisor Recruitment

Are Joint Ventures or Consortiums eligible to bid for the Cercind Advisor Recruitment tender?

Unless explicitly permitted in the Special Conditions of Contract, Joint Ventures are generally discouraged for pure advisory services to maintain direct accountability with a single prime bidder.

What is the acceptable format for submitting the Earnest Money Deposit bank guarantee?

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, valid for 45 days beyond the final bid validity period, and formatted strictly as per the template provided in the tender document.

What is the standard bid validity period required under this procurement?

Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening, failing which the bid is liable to be rejected.

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

No, the contract price shall remain firm and fixed throughout the duration of the engagement, with no escalations permitted on account of statutory tax revisions unless explicitly covered by law.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required to open financial bids?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 under the Quality and Cost Based Selection or Least Cost System framework defined in the RFP to qualify for financial evaluation.

Can foreign entities participate directly in this advisory tender?

Foreign entities may participate only if they comply with Indian FDI regulations, establish a local registered entity or branch office, and meet all domestic statutory tax and registration compliances.