Cotton Corporation of India Limited (CCI) Recruitment 2026 — Official Vacancy Notification
Official recruitment notice issued by Cotton Corporation of India Limited (CCI) for the post of Administrative & Technical Staff Cadre. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
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
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| S On Direct Recruitment Basis | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2024-11-12 |
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 60,114 - Rs. 19, | 2026-03-05 |
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Recruitment Final | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Cotcorp (Tender: General Gove | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Cotcorp (Archived Tender / Bi | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Cotcorp (Archived Tender / Bi | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Cotcorp (Archived Tender / Bi | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Bidders must register on the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) or GeM portal, obtaining a valid Class-III Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to facilitate secure online bid submission and profile verification.
Bidders must submit queries online prior to the pre-bid meeting, where Cotcorp will address technical clarifications, issuing formal corrigenda that become an integral part of the tender document.
Bidders must upload two separate digital covers simultaneously: Cover-I containing technical qualification documents, EMD, and compliance certificates, and Cover-II containing the financial bid in the prescribed BoQ format.
Financial bids of only the technically qualified bidders will be opened publicly on the portal. The lowest responsive bidder (L1) will be identified based on the total evaluated cost.
Cotcorp will issue the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful L1 bidder, who must accept it and submit the Performance Bank Guarantee within the stipulated timeframe.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Cotcorp N/A Recruitment must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:
| Evaluation Benchmark | Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant |
|---|---|
| Annual Financial Turnover | The bidder must have an average annual financial turnover of at least 30% of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, audited by a chartered accountant. |
| Similar Project Experience | The bidder must have successfully executed similar recruitment or human resource sourcing contracts in Central/State Government, PSUs, or autonomous bodies within the last seven years. |
| Statutory Registrations and Compliance | The bidder must possess valid registrations for GSTIN, PAN, Employee Provident Fund (EPF), Employees' State Insurance (ESI), and a valid Labor License under the Contract Labor Act. |
| MSME and Startup Exemptions | Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and recognized Startups are exempted from paying EMD and prior turnover/experience criteria, subject to meeting quality and technical specifications under GFR Rule 170. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The commercial valuation for Cotcorp's recruitment services contract is estimated based on the projected volume of personnel recruitment, establishing a firm baseline for financial bidding. Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is strictly mandated at 2% of the estimated contract value to ensure bidder commitment, payable via Demand Draft or Bank Guarantee. The successful service provider must submit a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) valued between 3% to 5% of the contract value within 15 days of receiving the Letter of Award (LoA), valid for 60 days beyond all contractual obligations. A non-refundable tender document fee is prescribed for non-exempted entities. To safeguard against delays in recruitment milestones, a Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is integrated, penalizing the agency at 0.5% of the delayed service value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10% of the total contract value, beyond which termination protocols may be initiated.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
Contract compliance is governed by Cotcorp's General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Dispute resolution will be conducted through amicable settlement, failing which matters will be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Milestone-based billing will be processed upon successful completion of recruitment phases and verification of deliverables. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) or service guarantee period of six months applies to ensure candidate retention. Bidders must sign an Integrity Pact to prevent corrupt practices, ensuring transparency, fairness, and strict adherence to ethical procurement standards throughout the contract lifecycle.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Cotcorp N/A Recruitment
No, Joint Ventures or Consortiums are not permitted to bid for this tender to ensure single-point accountability and seamless execution of recruitment services.
Yes, EMD can be submitted as a Bank Guarantee from any scheduled commercial bank in India, using the format prescribed in the tender document, valid for 45 days beyond bid validity.
Bids must remain valid for a minimum period of 120 days from the date of opening of the technical bids, during which bidders cannot withdraw or modify their offers.
No, this is a fixed-price contract. No price escalation or variation will be allowed during the contract period, except for statutory changes in government taxes or minimum wages.
Technical bids are evaluated based on a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Least Cost System (LCS). Bidders must score a minimum of 70% in technical evaluation to qualify for financial opening.
MSMEs must submit a valid Udyam Registration Certificate matching the specific NIC codes for recruitment or HR services to claim exemptions under GFR 2017 Rule 170.