Andhra Pradesh • Cess

Cess Director Recruitment

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

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Portal: cess.ac.in

Key Recruitment Specifications

Total Vacancies
1 Posts
Pay Scale / Salary
Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)
Age Criteria
18 to 30 Years
Application Deadline
2026-09-30
Crucial Recruitment Schedule
Application Deadline2026-09-30

Essential Educational Qualification

Graduate / Relevant Discipline as specified in official gazette. 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

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. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13). Selected candidates are also eligible for Central/State Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and statutory pension contributions.
Applicants must possess Graduate / Relevant Discipline as specified in official gazette. Candidates must ensure certificates and degrees are issued prior to the application cutoff.
The selection methodology involves: 1. Screening / Shortlisting of Applications, 2. Academic / Research Performance Evaluation, 3. Personal Interview & Document Verification.
Related Openings under Cess
Cadre DesignationVacanciesPay LevelDeadline
Self Employment Among Scheduled Castes In Tel 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2025-12-03
Director 1 Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 2026-09-30
Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2026-09-30
Director 1 Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 2026-09-30

e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

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Step 1: Vendors must register on the Central Public Procurement Portal or GeM portal using valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) to access tender documents, operational guidelines, and system requirements securely.

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Step 2: Convene a mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting online to address prospective bidders queries, technical scope ambiguities, and contractual terms, followed by the issuance of formal corrigenda if deemed necessary.

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Step 3: Submit the two-cover bid electronically before the stipulated deadline, ensuring Cover One contains comprehensive technical credentials and compliance matrices, while Cover Two houses the unpriced commercial documentation.

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Step 4: Conduct the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) financial opening on the portal for technically qualified bidders only, evaluating lowest evaluated responsive bidder parameters in accordance with GFR guidelines.

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Step 5: Issue the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful L1 bidder upon successful financial clearance, requiring prompt acceptance and submission of the mandatory Performance Bank Guarantee within stipulated timelines.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Cess Director Recruitment must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation BenchmarkMandated 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, supported by audited balance sheets and profit loss statements.
Statutory Benchmark Bidders must have successfully executed similar recruitment or executive search projects for government, public sector undertakings, or autonomous bodies during the preceding seven financial years, backed by satisfactory completion certificates.
Statutory Benchmark Bidders must possess valid statutory registrations and compliances including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and applicable labor licenses, ensuring absolute adherence to statutory obligations throughout the execution period.
Statutory Benchmark Registered Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and Public Procurement Policy, subject to submission of valid Udyam or DPIIT certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Cess Director Recruitment entails a structured financial framework adhering to General Financial Rules 2017. The contract valuation is determined through meticulous market estimation. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) equivalent to 2 percent of the estimated cost is mandated to deter frivolous bids, submitted via demand draft or bank guarantee. Upon award, the successful agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the contract value to secure performance obligations until contract closure. A nominal, non-refundable tender document fee may apply depending on the procurement portal setup. To mitigate execution delays, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced, levying 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value 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 General Conditions of Contract incorporating milestone-based billing linked to successful recruitment phases. A defect liability period applies to placement retentions. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for transparency. Any disputes arising out of the contract shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, with proceedings held in English at the procuring entity headquarters.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Cess Director Recruitment

Are Joint Ventures or Consortia permitted to participate in this recruitment tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortia are not permitted to bid for this specialized recruitment contract to ensure single-point accountability and direct execution capability.

What is the acceptable format and validity requirement for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be drawn on any scheduled commercial bank in India in the prescribed pro forma provided in the tender document, valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the standard bid validity period required from the date of tender opening?

Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening, during which bidders cannot modify or withdraw their offers.

Is a Price Variation Clause applicable to this recruitment contract?

No, the contract price shall remain firm and fixed throughout the tenure of the agreement, and no escalation on account of statutory wage revisions or market fluctuations shall be entertained.

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

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of a total of 100 under the Quality and Cost Based Selection or QCBS evaluation matrix to qualify for the commercial opening.

How are requests for pre-bid clarifications to be submitted by prospective bidders?

All pre-bid queries must be submitted in writing or via the designated e-procurement portal before the deadline specified in the critical dates sheet, and verbal queries will not be entertained.