Cihts DIRECTOR Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Cihts for the post of Director. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
Ph.D / Doctorate, B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), MBBS / Medical Degree, Post Graduate (Master's Degree), Graduate (Bachelor's Degree). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
Written Examination -> Skill / Typing / Trade Test -> Physical Endurance Test (PET/PST) -> Personal Interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Of-Technical-Officer-Cum-Computer-Programmer- | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Working Hour Lunch Break | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2023-12-16 |
| Working Hour Lunch Break | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2023-12-16 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2023-12-16 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Cihts (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Cihts (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Register your corporate entity on the designated GeM or CPPP portal utilizing a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to access tender documents, decrypt files, and upload bids securely.
Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit written queries, seek technical scope deviations, and understand institutional expectations for the Cihts DIRECTOR Recruitment mandate.
Prepare and upload the two-cover bid meticulously, ensuring Cover-I contains all statutory pre-qualification credentials, technical methodologies, and compliance statements without any financial figures.
Decrypt and submit the financial proposal in Cover-II containing the standardized Bill of Quantities (BoQ) after verifying competitive pricing, applicable statutory taxes, and fee structures.
Await the evaluation outcome, respond to post-tender clarifications if raised, and upon successful ranking, formally acknowledge and accept the Letter of Award (LoA) to initiate contract execution.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Cihts DIRECTOR 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 | Bidders must have successfully executed similar executive search or high-level recruitment projects for premier public sector undertakings or autonomous educational institutions in the past seven years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory statutory compliance documents including valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable labor licenses must be submitted along with the technical bid. |
| 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, subject to submission of valid Udyam or DPIIT certificates. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement for Cihts DIRECTOR Recruitment entails a strategic valuation aligned with GFR 2017 norms, reflecting specialized executive search services. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is mandated 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 agency must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the contract value, valid until the completion of the recruitment mandate plus the defect liability period. A nominal non-refundable tender document fee applies, consistent with central public procurement guidelines. To safeguard institutional interests, the contract incorporates a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause, levying 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week of default, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract price, ensuring strict adherence to the recruitment delivery timelines.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
The contract strictly adheres to General Conditions of Contract (GCC) under GFR 2017. All disputes arising out of the execution of the Cihts DIRECTOR Recruitment mandate shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in English at the designated institutional seat. Milestone billing shall govern the payment terms, tied strictly to deliverables such as shortlist submission, interview facilitation, and final joining. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of 90 days post-placement applies to cover candidate attrition or replacement norms. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for transparency and anti-corruption compliance.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Cihts DIRECTOR Recruitment
No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not eligible to participate. The bidding is restricted to single, dedicated executive search agencies or professional consultancy firms meeting all pre-qualification criteria independently.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India in favor of Cihts, strictly adhering to the proforma provided in the tender document, and must remain valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.
Bids submitted for the Cihts DIRECTOR Recruitment must remain valid, open, and irrevocable for a period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.
No, the rates quoted by the selected bidder shall remain firm, fixed, and binding throughout the tenure of the contract, and no escalation on account of statutory tax revisions or operational cost increases shall be entertained.
Bidders must secure a minimum technical qualifying score of 75 marks out of a total 100 marks based on the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) criteria defined in the tender evaluation matrix.
Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) for Income Tax, GST TDS, and other statutory levies as applicable under current Indian tax laws shall be deducted at the time of releasing payments against approved milestones.