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Cihcs Director Recruitment

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

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Portal: cihcs.edu.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

Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation

URTotal
11
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

Computer Based Test (CBT).

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 B.Tech / B.E (Engineering). Candidates must ensure certificates and degrees are issued prior to the application cutoff.
The selection methodology involves: Computer Based Test (CBT).
Related Openings under Cihcs
Cadre DesignationVacanciesPay LevelDeadline
Director 1 Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 2021-03-26
Director 1 Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 2026-09-30
Ed On 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2026-03-04
Ed On 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2027-03-31

e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

1

Procure a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and complete mandatory vendor registration on the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) or Government e-Marketplace (GeM) 4.0 platform to participate in the tender.

2

Participate in the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting hosted by Cihcs to seek technical and commercial interpretations, ensuring all prospective bidders submit queries within the stipulated timeframe before bid closing.

3

Prepare and upload the two-cover bid meticulously, ensuring Cover 1 contains complete pre-qualification documents, technical proposals, and EMD instruments, while keeping all financial details strictly out of this cover.

4

Submit the priced Bill of Quantities (BoQ) in Cover 2, followed by the formal opening of commercial bids exclusively for bidders who successfully qualify the stringent technical evaluation stage.

5

Receive the official Letter of Award (LoA) from Cihcs upon successful financial evaluation and L1 determination, followed by prompt submission of the required PBG and execution of the formal contract agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Cihcs Director 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 recruitment or executive search mandates for premier public sector undertakings, autonomous bodies, or central government institutions in the past seven years.
Statutory Benchmark Mandatory submission of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, Provident Fund (EPF), Employees State Insurance (ESI), and relevant labor licenses, demonstrating absolute compliance with statutory laws.
Statutory Benchmark Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and recognized 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 Cihcs Director Recruitment involves a specialized executive search and consultancy engagement. Based on estimated professional fees, the contract valuation commands rigorous commercial parameters aligned with GFR 2017. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2 percent of the estimated value is mandated to deter frivolous bidding, acceptable via Bank Guarantee or Demand Draft. Upon successful award, the selected agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value, valid till the completion of the recruitment cycle plus a claim period. A nominal, non-refundable tender document fee is integrated if applicable, though digital dissemination via GeM is preferred. To safeguard the procuring entity against recruitment delays, a strict Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced at 0.5 percent of the undelivered milestone value per week of delay, subject to a maximum ceiling 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). All disputes arising out of the Cihcs Director Recruitment shall be resolved amicably, failing which they shall be referred to arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue of arbitration located at the procuring entity headquarters. Milestone billing shall apply, linked directly to deliverables such as advertisement publication, shortlist finalization, interview facilitation, and final candidate placement. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) covering the onboarding warranty is enforced. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact shall be executed to ensure absolute transparency, probity, and zero tolerance for corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Cihcs Director Recruitment

Are Joint Ventures (JVs) or Consortiums eligible to bid for the Cihcs Director Recruitment tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are strictly not permitted to participate, as executive search and recruitment require singular accountability and specialized institutional capacity.

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

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India in favor of Cihcs, conforming to the standardized pro forma provided in the tender, and must remain valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the standard bid validity period for this procurement?

The bids submitted by agencies shall remain valid and open for acceptance for a period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.

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

No, the contract price shall remain firm, fixed, and locked throughout the duration of the engagement, and no escalation on account of statutory tax changes or operational costs will be entertained unless explicitly provided in the special conditions.

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 based on the Quality Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Least Cost System evaluation parameters defined in the RFP to be declared technically responsive.

How are statutory fee revisions handled during the recruitment advertisement phase?

Direct out-of-pocket expenses such as newspaper advertisement costs incurred on actuals shall be reimbursed by Cihcs upon submission of verified original vouchers, separate from the professional consultancy fee.