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Cess Self Employment Among Scheduled Castes In Telangana Empirica Recruitment

Official recruitment notice issued by Cess for the post of Self Employment Among Scheduled Castes In Telangana Empirica. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.

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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
2025-12-03

Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation

URTotal
11
Crucial Recruitment Schedule
Online Registration Starts2025-12-03
Application Deadline2025-12-03

Essential Educational Qualification

B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), 10th / Matriculation (High School). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.

Selection Methodology

Physical Endurance Test (PET/PST).

Frequently Asked Questions

The last date for submitting online applications is 2025-12-03. 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), 10th / Matriculation (High School). Candidates must ensure certificates and degrees are issued prior to the application cutoff.
The selection methodology involves: Physical Endurance Test (PET/PST).
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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

1

Register the organization on the GeM portal and CPPP using a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for secure authentication, profile setup, and authorized personnel mapping.

2

Participate in the designated pre-bid clarification meeting to submit technical or commercial queries regarding the recruitment scope, ensuring complete clarity prior to final bid preparation.

3

Compile and upload the two-cover bid containing technical credentials and statutory compliances in Cover 1, ensuring no financial figures are inadvertently disclosed within the technical domain.

4

Decrypt and submit the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) financial proposal within the stipulated deadline, following successful technical qualification and evaluation by the tender committee.

5

Receive and formally acknowledge the Letter of Award (LoA), subsequently submitting the requisite Performance Bank Guarantee and executing the formal contract agreement within the statutory timeframe.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Cess Self Employment Among Scheduled Castes In Telangana Empirica Recruitment must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation BenchmarkMandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark The bidder must possess 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 bidder must have successfully executed similar empirical research, recruitment, or social sector survey projects for government or autonomous bodies in the past seven financial years.
Statutory Benchmark The bidder must hold valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and a valid Labor License, along with no history of blacklisting by any central or state government entity.
Statutory Benchmark Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to valid UDYAM or DPIIT certification.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Cess Self Employment Among Scheduled Castes In Telangana Empirical Recruitment entails stringent financial parameters aligned with GFR 2017 and GeM frameworks. The estimated contract valuation dictates a non-refundable tender document fee and a mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2% of the estimated cost to deter frivolous bids. Upon successful award, the selected agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3% and 5% of the total contract value, valid till the completion of all contractual obligations including the Defect Liability Period. Furthermore, to ensure strict adherence to project timelines, a Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced at 0.5% of the delayed milestone value per week of delay, subject to a maximum ceiling of 10% of the total contract value.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contractual compliance is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC), incorporating milestone-based billing linked to verified deliverables such as field survey completion, data analysis, and final recruitment report submission. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months applies post-completion to rectify any discrepancies in empirical data. Any disputes arising from the execution of the contract shall be resolved amicably, failing which they shall be referred to sole arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996. Additionally, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for transparency.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Cess Self Employment Among Schedule

Are Joint Ventures or Consortiums eligible to bid for this recruitment and empirical study tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted to bid for this tender. Only single, registered legal entities meeting all pre-qualification criteria are eligible to apply.

What is the acceptable format and validity period for the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) bank guarantee?

The EMD must be submitted either through online net banking on the portal or as an irrevocable Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank in India, valid for at least 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

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

All submitted bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the last date of bid submission.

Is there a Price Variation Clause (PVC) applicable to this contract?

No, the contract price shall remain firm and fixed throughout the tenure of the execution, and no escalation on account of labor, statutory wage revisions, or inflation will be entertained.

What is the minimum qualifying mark required during the technical evaluation stage?

Bidders must secure a minimum of 70 percent marks in the technical evaluation matrix, which assesses methodology, past experience, and team competence, to qualify for financial bid opening.

How are MSME exemptions applied to the tender document fee and EMD?

Registered MSMEs holding valid Udyam Registration certificates covering the specific service category are exempt from paying the EMD and tender fee, but must submit a Bid Security Declaration in lieu of EMD.