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Coffeeboard Advisor Recruitment

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

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Key Recruitment Specifications

Total Vacancies
1 Posts
Pay Scale / Salary
Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)
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

MBBS / Medical Degree. 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

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. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4). 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: 1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
Related Openings under Coffeeboard
Cadre DesignationVacanciesPay LevelDeadline
Government Post / 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2026-09-30
Unit Chamarajanagar reg 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2026-06-30
Advisor 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2026-09-30
Tendersarchives Hindi 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2026-09-30
Active Procurement Tenders by Coffeeboard
Procurement ScopeEst. ValueEMD AmountClosing Date
Tender Notice - Coffeeboard (Tender: General Refer Tender Notic 2% Statutory EMD 2026-06-30

e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

1

Procure a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and complete mandatory vendor onboarding on the Central Public Procurement Portal or GeM 4.0 marketplace ahead of the tender submission deadline.

2

Submit formal written queries prior to the scheduled pre-bid conference date to seek clarifications regarding terms of reference, evaluation metrics, and contractual ambiguities from the Coffeeboard tender committee.

3

Upload the comprehensive Two-Cover bid comprising mandatory pre-qualification documents, statutory compliances, technical methodology, and proposed CVs of advisors within Cover-1 on the e-procurement portal.

4

Participate in the online commercial opening of Financial Bids (BoQ) exclusively for bidders who successfully achieve the minimum technical qualification threshold mandated in the tender document.

5

Acknowledge and formally accept the issuance of the Letter of Award (LoA) by Coffeeboard, followed by prompt submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and execution of the formal agreement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Coffeeboard Advisor 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 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 Entities must provide verifiable past work orders and client satisfaction certificates proving successful execution of similar advisory or consultancy projects of comparable scale for government or autonomous bodies.
Statutory Benchmark Mandatory submission of statutory compliance documents including valid GSTIN registration, Permanent Account Number (PAN), EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable labor licenses as per Indian statutory frameworks.
Statutory Benchmark In accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises, registered MSMEs and recognized startups are exempt from EMD, subject to valid certificate submissions.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The procurement for Coffeeboard Advisor Recruitment demands rigorous commercial structuring under GFR 2017 and GeM guidelines. The estimated contract valuation must be justified through rigorous market rate analysis. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2% of the estimated value is mandated to deter frivolous bids, acceptable via Bank Guarantee or digital transfer. Successful bidders must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3% to 5% of the total contract value to secure against default, remaining valid till sixty days post the warranty or Defect Liability Period. Tender document fees, if applicable, remain non-refundable. To mitigate execution delays, a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced, levying 0.5% of the delayed milestone value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10% of the aggregate contract price.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract strictly adheres to General Conditions of Contract (GCC). All disputes arising out of the advisory engagement shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in English at the designated Coffeeboard headquarters. Payments operate on a milestone billing schedule linked to tangible deliverables and acceptance reports. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months applies to all advisory outputs and associated deliverables. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value tenders to ensure transparency, preventing corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Coffeeboard Advisor Recruitment

Are Joint Ventures or Consortiums eligible to bid for the Coffeeboard Advisor Recruitment tender?

Unless explicitly permitted in the specific tender document, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are discouraged, and sole proprietorships, partnerships, or registered corporate entities must bid independently.

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

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

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

Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance by Coffeeboard for a minimum period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.

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

No, the financial quote submitted in the BoQ shall remain firm, fixed, and non-escalable throughout the duration of the contract, inclusive of all taxes, duties, and statutory levies.

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-cum-Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Least Cost System specified in the RFP.

Can MSMEs claim exemption from prior experience criteria along with EMD exemption?

While MSMEs are exempt from EMD under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, prior experience and turnover criteria may only be relaxed subject to specific policy notifications and competent authority approval.