Cusat graduate Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Cusat for the post of Graduate. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
Ph.D / Doctorate, M.Tech / M.E, B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), MBBS / Medical Degree, Post Graduate (Master's Degree), Graduate (Bachelor's Degree), Diploma / Technical Certificate. 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 | 2024-12-09 |
| Assistant Professor | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Graduate | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Cusat (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Cusat (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Register the entity on the GeM portal or CPPP using a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to obtain necessary procurement tokens for secure participation in the CUSAT recruitment tender process.
Participate in the pre-bid clarification meeting to seek technical and commercial clarifications, ensuring all prospective bidders have a uniform understanding of the recruitment scope and specific CUSAT requirements.
Submit the two-cover bid comprising the technical proposal, including credentials and experience, and the financial BoQ, ensuring all documents are uploaded before the stipulated deadline on the portal.
The procurement committee conducts the commercial BoQ financial opening for technically qualified bidders, identifying the L1 bidder based on the lowest evaluated price in compliance with GFR guidelines.
Issue the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful L1 bidder, followed by the signing of the formal contract agreement upon submission of the required Performance Bank Guarantee.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Cusat graduate 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 turnover of at least 30% of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, supported by audited balance sheets. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Bidders must provide documentary evidence of successfully executing at least one similar recruitment or human resource management project for a government or educational institution in the last five years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory submission of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI registration certificates, and a valid Labor License under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970, is required for compliance. |
| Statutory Benchmark | MSMEs and Startups recognized by DPIIT are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover/experience criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The contract valuation for CUSAT graduate recruitment must be determined through a detailed market survey and cost estimation as per GFR 2017. An EMD of 2% of the estimated value is mandatory to ensure bidder seriousness, unless exempted for MSMEs/Startups 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 secure performance obligations. Tender document fees are generally waived on GeM, but if offline, must be non-refundable. The Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is strictly enforced at 0.5% per week of delay, capped at 10% of the contract value, to protect the interests of CUSAT. All financial transactions must adhere to the General Financial Rules, ensuring transparency, competition, and value for money throughout the procurement lifecycle.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
The contract shall be governed by the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with disputes settled through sole arbitration in Kochi. Payments will be processed based on milestone billing linked to recruitment phases. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months post-completion ensures service quality. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to ensure transparency and prevent corrupt practices. All service delivery must strictly adhere to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) stipulated by CUSAT, ensuring that the recruitment process remains ethical, timely, and compliant with all statutory labor regulations throughout the engagement period.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Cusat graduate Recruitment
Unless explicitly permitted in the tender document, JVs are generally discouraged to ensure accountability of a single prime contractor.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in the specific format provided in the tender document, valid for 45 days beyond the bid validity.
The standard bid validity period is typically 90 to 120 days from the date of technical bid opening, subject to extension if requested by the procuring entity.
Generally, recruitment contracts are fixed-price; however, if the contract duration exceeds 18 months, a standard PVC based on CPI/WPI may be considered.
Technical evaluation is based on a marking system covering firm experience, methodology, and staff qualifications, with a minimum qualifying threshold usually set at 70%.
Yes, for contracts exceeding the threshold value defined by CUSAT's internal vigilance guidelines, the Integrity Pact is a mandatory pre-requisite for bid submission.