Cicef consultant Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Cicef for the post of Consultant. 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| consultant | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| in developing fisheries infrastructure across | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Cicef (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Cicef (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Obtain a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and complete mandatory vendor registration on the GeM portal and Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) to access tender documents securely.
Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting, submitting all technical and commercial queries within stipulated timelines to ensure absolute clarity on the terms of reference.
Compile and upload the two-cover bid meticulously, ensuring Cover 1 contains comprehensive technical credentials and compliance documents while keeping all pricing strictly out of this envelope.
Await technical evaluation outcomes before witnessing the online commercial BoQ financial opening on the portal for technically qualified bidders meeting the baseline benchmark.
Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) following rigorous financial ranking, subsequently submitting the requisite Performance Bank Guarantee within the designated statutory timeframe to execute the formal agreement.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Cicef consultant 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, supported by audited balance sheets. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Submission of verifiable past work orders and satisfactory completion certificates for successfully executing similar consultancy or advisory projects of comparable scale within the preceding seven years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory possession of valid statutory licenses and compliance registrations including GSTIN, Permanent Account Number (PAN), EPF, ESI, and applicable labor licenses under current Indian statutes. |
| Statutory Benchmark | MSME and Startup entities are granted exemptions from EMD and prior turnover requirements in accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to valid certificate submission. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The commercial structuring for the Cicef consultant recruitment contract mandates a precise valuation reflecting expert advisory services. In alignment with General Financial Rules 2017, the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is pegged strictly at 2 percent of the estimated tender value to deter non-serious bidders, payable via demand draft or bank guarantee. Upon successful award, the chosen consultant must submit a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value, valid until completion of all obligations plus the warranty/defect liability period. A nominal, non-refundable tender document fee is integrated to cover administrative processing. To safeguard the procuring entity's interests against delivery delays, a rigorous Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced, levying 0.5 percent of the contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract value.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
Contractual compliance is governed strictly by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Any disputes arising out of the consultancy engagement shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in English at the principal seat of the procuring entity. Payments operate on a structured milestone billing system linked to tangible deliverable acceptance. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) applies to rectify any analytical discrepancies. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for transparency and anti-corruption oversight throughout the contract lifecycle.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Cicef consultant Recruitment
No, Joint Ventures and Consortia are strictly prohibited from participating in this tender to ensure direct accountability and single-point responsibility for the specialized consultancy services required.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, strictly conforming to the proforma provided in the tender document, and must remain 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 last date of bid submission, during which no price variations or withdrawals are permitted.
No, the financial quote submitted in the BoQ shall remain firm, fixed, and immutable throughout the duration of the contract, inclusive of all applicable taxes, duties, and out-of-pocket expenses.
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 Least Cost System defined in the RFP to qualify for financial evaluation.
Sub-consultancy is not permitted unless prior written approval is explicitly granted by Cicef, and such approval does not relieve the primary consultant of any contractual obligations or liabilities.