Punjab • Cja

Cja DIRECTOR Recruitment

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

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Recruiting Authority
Cja
Portal: cja.gov.in

Key Recruitment Specifications

Total Vacancies
1 Posts
Pay Scale / Salary
Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 - Rs. 63,200)
Age Criteria
18 to 35 Years
Application Deadline
2026-08-14

Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation

URTotal
11
Crucial Recruitment Schedule
Online Registration Starts2026-01-13
Application Deadline2026-08-14

Essential Educational Qualification

MBBS / Medical Degree. 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 2026-08-14. Candidates are advised to complete registration before the cutoff date to avoid portal traffic.
The remuneration is structured as Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 - Rs. 63,200). Selected candidates are also eligible for Central/State Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and statutory pension contributions.
Applicants must possess MBBS / Medical Degree. Candidates must ensure certificates and degrees are issued prior to the application cutoff.
The selection methodology involves: Physical Endurance Test (PET/PST).
Related Openings under Cja
Cadre DesignationVacanciesPay LevelDeadline
Director 1 Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 2026-08-14
DIRECTOR 1 Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 2026-09-30
DIRECTOR 1 Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 2026-09-30
Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2026-09-30

e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

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Step 1: Vendors must register securely on the GeM 4.0 portal or Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) using valid Class III Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) to access tender documents and initiate bid preparation.

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Step 2: Participate in the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting scheduled by Cja to resolve technical ambiguities, submission queries, and finalize tender amendments before the stipulated deadline.

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Step 3: Prepare and submit the two-cover bid online, enclosing technical credentials, statutory compliances, and EMD in Cover One, while keeping the financial BoQ strictly isolated in Cover Two.

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Step 4: Upon successful technical evaluation, the commercial BoQ of technically qualified bidders is opened online to discover the lowest responsive bidder (L1) in accordance with financial rules.

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Step 5: Issue the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the selected L1 bidder, followed by PBG submission and formal contract signing to commence recruitment execution services.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Cja DIRECTOR Recruitment must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation BenchmarkMandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Annual Turnover Criteria 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.
Similar Project Execution Experience The bidder must have successfully executed similar executive search or high-level recruitment projects for government bodies, autonomous institutions, or public sector undertakings over the past five years.
Statutory Licenses and Compliance Mandatory possession of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI registrations, and valid labor licenses, along with an unblemished record with no history of blacklisting by any government authority.
MSME and Startup Exemption Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and recognized Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and tender fee submission under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to furnishing valid UDYOG/Startup certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for the Cja DIRECTOR Recruitment contract mandates careful structuring under GFR 2017 and GeM 4.0 guidelines. The contract valuation must be realistically estimated based on market rates for executive search and recruitment services. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of exactly 2% of the estimated cost is instituted to deter non-serious bidders, accepted via Bank Guarantee or online payment. Successful bidders must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3% to 5% of the total contract value to secure performance obligations until contract closure. A nominal non-refundable tender document fee may be levied depending on institutional policy, though MSMEs are generally exempted. To mitigate project delays, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced, deducting 0.5% of the contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10% of the total consideration, ensuring strict adherence to delivery timelines.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance is strictly governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the Cja DIRECTOR Recruitment contract 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 situated at the procuring entity's headquarters. Payments shall be disbursed through structured milestone billing tied to verifiable recruitment deliverables. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) applies to rectify any post-placement administrative anomalies. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory to ensure transparency, prevent corrupt practices, and uphold absolute probity throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Cja DIRECTOR Recruitment

Are Joint Ventures (JVs) or Consortiums allowed to bid for the Cja DIRECTOR Recruitment tender?

No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are not permitted to bid. Only single, registered corporate entities or specialized recruitment agencies meeting all pre-qualification criteria are eligible to participate.

What is the acceptable format and validity period for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, drawn in favor of Cja, and must remain valid for a period of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

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

Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 120 days from the last date of bid submission, during which no price escalation is permitted.

Does the contract include a Price Variation Clause (PVC)?

No, the contract price remains firm and fixed throughout the tenure of the agreement. No price variation on account of statutory or market fluctuations will be entertained once the LoA is issued.

What is the minimum qualifying technical score required to open the commercial financial bid?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 during the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or technical evaluation stage to qualify for the financial bid opening.

Can MSME registered agencies claim exemption from submitting the Performance Bank Guarantee?

No, while MSMEs are exempt from EMD submission under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, successful MSME bidders are still strictly required to submit the full Performance Bank Guarantee (3-5%) prior to contract signing.