Cserc Recruitment 2026 — Official Vacancy Notification
Official recruitment notice issued by Cserc 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Advisor | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Consultant | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Bidders must ensure valid registration on the GeM portal or CPPP with a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to access tender documents and participate in the electronic bidding process.
A pre-bid clarification meeting will be conducted to address technical queries, scope ambiguities, or eligibility concerns, with responses published as formal corrigenda to ensure transparency for all prospective bidders.
Bidders shall submit a two-cover system comprising a technical bid with credentials and a separate commercial BoQ, ensuring no financial information is disclosed within the technical proposal documents.
Upon successful technical evaluation, the financial bids of qualified vendors will be opened on the portal, and the lowest responsive bidder (L1) will be identified for contract award.
The procuring entity will issue a formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful bidder, followed by the execution of a formal contract agreement incorporating all stipulated terms and conditions.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Cserc N/A Recruitment must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:
| Evaluation Benchmark | Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant |
|---|---|
| Statutory Benchmark | The bidder must demonstrate an average annual turnover of at least 30% of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, supported by audited balance sheets. |
| Statutory Benchmark | The bidder must provide proof of executing at least one similar recruitment or manpower outsourcing project for a government department or public sector undertaking within the last five years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory submission of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and a valid Labor License under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act is required for compliance. |
| Statutory Benchmark | MSMEs and Startups are eligible for relaxation in prior turnover and experience criteria as per Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The contract valuation for CSERC recruitment services must be derived from a realistic cost estimate based on market benchmarks for human resource outsourcing. In accordance with GFR 2017, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2% of the estimated value is mandatory to ensure bidder seriousness, though MSMEs may be exempted under Rule 170. A Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3% to 5% of the total contract value is required from the successful bidder to safeguard against non-performance. Tender document fees are generally waived on GeM, but if offline, they must be non-refundable. The contract will incorporate a stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clause, stipulating a deduction of 0.5% of the contract price per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10% of the total contract value, ensuring timely service delivery and accountability throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
The contract shall be governed by the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017. Dispute resolution will be strictly handled through the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue in the jurisdiction of the CSERC headquarters. Payments will be processed based on milestone billing linked to successful recruitment phases. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) will apply to the quality of candidates provided. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact may be mandated for high-value contracts to ensure transparency, anti-corruption measures, and ethical conduct throughout the procurement lifecycle, binding both the procuring entity and the service provider to strict professional standards.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Cserc N/A Recruitment
Unless explicitly stated in the Bid Document, JVs are generally discouraged for recruitment services to ensure single-point accountability; however, sub-contracting is permitted only with prior written approval.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, following the standard format provided in the tender document, and must remain valid for 45 days beyond the bid validity.
The bid validity period is typically 180 days from the date of technical bid opening, during which the bidder cannot withdraw or modify their offer.
No, recruitment service contracts are generally fixed-price contracts; however, statutory revisions in minimum wages or government taxes may be considered for reimbursement upon production of documentary evidence.
Technical evaluation is based on a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Least Cost Selection (LCS) method, where bidders are scored on experience, methodology, and team expertise.
Yes, MSMEs registered with Udyam or DIC are exempt from EMD submission under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, provided they upload a valid registration certificate during bid submission.