Cife of Young Professional - II ICAR-CIFE Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Cife for the post of Young Professional - II ICAR-CIFE. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 2 | 2 |
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
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Management Fish Nutrition | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-06-18 |
| Srf | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2025-09-25 |
| Harvest Management Fish Nutrition | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-08-03 |
| Harvest Management Fish Nutrition | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-08-14 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Cife (Tender: General Governm | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Cife (Tender: General Governm | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Cife (Tender: General Governm | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Cife (Tender: General Governm | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Step 1: Obtain a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate and complete mandatory registration on the Central Public Procurement Portal or GeM 4.0 platform to access tender documents securely.
Step 2: Attend the pre-bid clarification meeting either physically or virtually at ICAR-CIFE to submit written queries, understand scope ambiguities, and review formal addendums.
Step 3: Prepare and upload the two-cover bid comprising technical credentials, statutory compliances, and relevant experience documents without revealing any financial figures in the technical cover.
Step 4: Participate in the online commercial Bill of Quantities financial opening after successful technical evaluation and qualification as per GFR 2017 evaluation benchmarks.
Step 5: Receive and formally accept the Letter of Award, subsequently submitting the requisite Performance Bank Guarantee and signing the formal contract agreement within the stipulated timeframe.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Cife of Young Professional - II ICAR-CIFE 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 and profit loss statements. |
| Statutory Benchmark | The bidding agency must have successfully executed similar manpower deployment or professional consultancy projects in central or state government institutions, autonomous bodies, or premier ICAR institutes over the past five years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory submission of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, Employees Provident Fund, Employees State Insurance, and applicable state or central labor licenses along with an undertaking of non-blacklisting. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Registered Micro and Small Enterprises and startups are eligible for exemption from Earnest Money Deposit and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, subject to submission of valid Udyam registration. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The financial evaluation for the recruitment of Young Professional - II at ICAR-CIFE is governed by the General Financial Rules 2017 and institutional mandates. Given the nature of manpower outsourcing and professional consultancy services, the contract valuation is determined through standard man-month rates and applicable statutory deductions. In alignment with GFR 2017 Rule 170, the Earnest Money Deposit is typically pegged at 2 percent of the estimated tender value to deter non-serious bidders, while the Performance Bank Guarantee ranges from 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to ensure unfailing execution. Tender document fees are generally waived for GeM-listed micro and small enterprises. Liquidated damages are strictly enforced at 0.5 percent of the delayed delivery or milestone value per week, subject to a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the aggregate contract sum, ensuring stringent adherence to service level agreements.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
Contract compliance is strictly monitored through milestone-based monthly billing tied to verified attendance and deliverables. The Defect Liability Period, where applicable, extends through the operational duration of the service contract. Any disputes arising out of the execution of this contract shall be resolved amicably through mutual consultations. If unresolved, the matter shall be referred to a sole arbitrator appointed by the Director, ICAR-CIFE, under the provisions of the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, with proceedings held in Mumbai. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact may be enforced for transparency, mandating strict adherence to anti-corruption protocols throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Cife of Young Professional - II ICA
No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted to bid for this specialized manpower and professional service tender. Individual registered agencies or companies must fulfill all technical and financial criteria independently.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be drawn on any commercial bank in India in favor of ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai, and must remain valid for a period of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period of 120 days.
The submitted bids shall remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 90 to 120 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.
No Price Variation Clause is applicable during the initial contract period. Emoluments remain fixed as per ICAR guidelines unless officially revised through standard circulars issued by the council.
Bidders must secure a minimum of 70 marks out of 100 in the detailed technical evaluation matrix encompassing domain expertise, past experience, and qualification parameters to qualify for financial opening.
While MSMEs are exempt from Earnest Money Deposit under GFR 2017 Rule 170, they are generally required to submit the full Performance Bank Guarantee upon award to secure contract performance.