Cochinport of Chief Medical Officer Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Cochinport for the post of Chief Medical Officer. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 2 | 2 |
Essential Educational Qualification
Graduate / As specified in official notice. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| of Chief Medical Officer | 1 | Rs. 56,100 - 67,700 | 2026-09-30 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| as a resilient | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Cochinport (Tender: General G | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Cochinport (Tender: General G | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Cochinport (Tender: General G | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Cochinport (Tender: General G | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Step 1: Vendors must register on the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) or GeM 4.0 portal using valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) to access tender documents and submit bids.
Step 2: Prospective bidders participate in the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to resolve ambiguities regarding the recruitment terms, medical governance frameworks, and service level agreements.
Step 3: Submit the two-cover bid meticulously, ensuring Cover 1 contains comprehensive technical credentials, statutory compliance certificates, and relevant executive search experience without financial figures.
Step 4: Upon successful technical evaluation, the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) financial bids of qualified vendors are opened electronically on the portal to determine the lowest responsive bidder (L1).
Step 5: Issue the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the selected agency upon verification of original documents, followed by the timely submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and contract execution.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Cochinport of Chief Medical Officer 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 | Bidders must submit successfully executed similar past work orders for executive recruitment or healthcare placement services for premier public sector undertakings or government hospitals over the last seven years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory submission of statutory compliance documents including valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and relevant labor licenses as applicable under Indian statutory frameworks. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and Startups are exempted from EMD and prior turnover requirements in accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to valid Udyam registration. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement for the Chief Medical Officer Recruitment at Cochinport entails strict financial structuring under GFR 2017 and GeM 4.0 guidelines. The contract valuation is determined based on the comprehensive remuneration package for executive medical leadership. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated cost is mandated to deter frivolous bids, payable via Demand Draft or Bank Guarantee. Successful bidders must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to safeguard against service default. Tender document fees are exempted for qualifying micro and small enterprises. Furthermore, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause of 0.5 percent per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the contract value, is enforced to ensure timely onboarding and uninterrupted hospital administration services.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
Contract compliance is strictly governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Any disputes arising from the execution of the Cochinport Chief Medical Officer Recruitment shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in Kochi. Milestone billing shall apply based on the successful onboarding and retention phases of the recruited official. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months ensures accountability for placement integrity. Additionally, an Integrity Pact executed between Cochinport and the bidder guarantees absolute transparency, prohibiting corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Cochinport of Chief Medical Officer
No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are strictly not permitted to bid. Only individual recruitment agencies or executive search firms meeting the pre-qualification criteria are eligible to participate.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India in favor of Cochinport, valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.
Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a period of not less than 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.
No Price Variation Clause is applicable. The rates quoted by the agency in the financial BoQ shall remain firm and fixed throughout the tenure of the contract.
Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 during the Quality-cum-Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or designated technical evaluation matrix to qualify for the commercial opening.
Startup enterprises recognized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) may be relaxed from prior experience criteria subject to meeting quality and technical competence standards under GFR provisions.