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Cmlre Director Recruitment

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

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Centre for Marine Living Resources & Ecology (CMLRE Kochi)
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Portal: cmlre.gov.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
2025-09-16

Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation

URTotal
11
Crucial Recruitment Schedule
Application Deadline2025-09-16

Essential Educational Qualification

Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.

Selection Methodology

1. Screening / Shortlisting of Applications, 2. Academic / Research Performance Evaluation, 3. Personal Interview & Document Verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

The last date for submitting online applications is 2025-09-16. 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 Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure certificates and degrees are issued prior to the application cutoff.
The selection methodology involves: 1. Screening / Shortlisting of Applications, 2. Academic / Research Performance Evaluation, 3. Personal Interview & Document Verification.
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Active Procurement Tenders by Cmlre
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Tender Notice - Cmlre (Tender: General Govern Refer Tender Notic 2% Statutory EMD Refer RFP Sched
Tender Notice - Cmlre (Tender: General Govern Refer Tender Notic 2% Statutory EMD Refer RFP Sched
Tender Notice - Cmlre (Tender: General Govern Refer Tender Notic 2% Statutory EMD Refer RFP Sched

e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

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Step 1: Vendors must complete mandatory digital token registration and profile mapping on the CPPP or GeM 4.0 portal using valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates to initiate participation.

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Step 2: Convene in the designated pre-bid clarification meeting to address prospective bidders queries, issue official corrigenda, and finalize technical scope adjustments prior to bid submission deadlines.

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Step 3: Submit the comprehensive two-cover technical bid comprising pre-qualification credentials, statutory compliances, and methodological proposals without revealing any commercial pricing metrics.

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Step 4: Following technical qualification, execute the commercial BoQ financial opening on the portal to evaluate lowest-cost bids and determine the prospective L1 financial bidder.

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Step 5: Issue the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful L1 bidder, mandating prompt acceptance and submission of the stipulated Performance Bank Guarantee for contract finalization.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

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

Evaluation BenchmarkMandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark Bidders must demonstrate a minimum Annual Turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value averaged over the last three consecutive financial years, backed by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark Submission of verifiable past work orders proving successful execution of similar projects of comparable scale and complexity for central or state government entities over the past seven years.
Statutory Benchmark Mandatory possession of active statutory licenses and registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and valid labor licenses ensuring absolute adherence to Indian regulatory frameworks.
Statutory Benchmark Registered MSMEs and Startups are granted exemptions from EMD and tender fee requirements strictly pursuant to Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the prevailing Public Procurement Policy.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Cmlre Director Recruitment under Cmlre involves strategic financial planning aligned with General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017. The estimated contract valuation dictates a 2 percent Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) to ensure serious bidder participation, fully compliant with Rule 170. Successful bidders must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to safeguard against default during execution. A nominal, non-refundable tender document fee is integrated into the e-procurement portal. To mitigate project delays, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced, levying 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the aggregate contract sum, thereby balancing risk mitigation with statutory fairness.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

Contract compliance strictly adheres to General Conditions of Contract (GCC) principles. All disputes arising from execution shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, with the venue seated at the procuring entity's jurisdiction. Payments shall be disbursed through structured milestone billing tied to verifiable deliverable sign-offs. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) is mandated to rectify any latent deficiencies post-completion. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact executed between Cmlre and the bidders enforces absolute transparency, deterring corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Cmlre Director Recruitment

Are Joint Ventures (JVs) or Consortiums eligible to participate in this recruitment and professional services tender?

Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the tender document, JVs are generally discouraged for service-oriented recruitments to maintain direct accountability with the primary prime bidder.

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

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, strictly conforming to the pro forma provided in the tender, with a validity extending 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.

What is the mandatory bid validity period required from the date of technical bid opening?

Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening, during which prices cannot be altered.

Is a Price Variation Clause (PVC) applicable during the tenure of this contract?

No Price Variation Clause is applicable unless the contract duration exceeds 18 months and is explicitly authorized under special conditions, ensuring fixed pricing throughout execution.

What is the qualifying benchmark score in the technical evaluation before commercial bid opening?

Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of a total 100 under the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or QC-cum-Least Cost system to qualify for financial evaluation.

How are MSME exemptions verified during the technical evaluation stage?

MSME bidders must submit valid Udyam Registration Certificates explicitly covering the service category defined in the tender to claim exemptions on EMD and prior turnover criteria.