Cutn of Project Associate- Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Cutn for the post of Project Associate. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
M.Tech / M.E, B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), MBBS / Medical Degree, Post Graduate (Master's Degree), Graduate (Bachelor's Degree). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. CBT Paper-1 (General & Technical), 2. CBT Paper-2 (Core Engineering Discipline), 3. Document Verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance Officer | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2021-12-21 |
| Finance Officer | 1 | Rs. 4,366 - Rs. 27,7 | 2026-09-30 |
| Finance Officer | 1 | Level-1 (Rs. 18,000 | 2026-09-30 |
| Finance Officer | 1 | Level-1 (Rs. 18,000 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Cutn (Tender: General Governm | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Bidders must obtain a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and register on the GeM portal or CPPP to participate in the tender process for Project Associate recruitment services.
A pre-bid meeting will be conducted to address technical queries and clarify scope requirements, ensuring all prospective bidders have a uniform understanding of the recruitment process and deliverables.
Bidders shall submit a two-cover bid comprising a technical proposal detailing recruitment methodology and a financial bid (BoQ) containing the service charges and applicable taxes as per GeM guidelines.
Following technical evaluation, the financial bids of only the technically qualified bidders will be opened on the portal to determine the L1 bidder based on the lowest service quote.
Upon successful financial evaluation and approval by the competent authority, a formal Letter of Award (LoA) will be issued to the L1 bidder, initiating the contract execution phase.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Cutn of Project Associate- 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 percent of the estimated contract value over the preceding three financial years, supported by audited balance sheets. |
| Statutory Benchmark | The bidder must provide proof of executing at least three similar recruitment projects for Central or State Universities or autonomous bodies 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, 1970 is required. |
| Statutory Benchmark | MSMEs and Startups are eligible for relaxation in prior experience and turnover 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 the recruitment of Project Associates at CUTN must be determined based on the estimated volume of hiring and service level agreements. In accordance with GFR 2017, an EMD of 2 percent 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 percent of the contract value is required from the successful bidder to safeguard against non-performance. Tender document fees are generally waived on GeM, but if offline, must be non-refundable. The contract must incorporate a robust Liquidated Damages (LD) clause, stipulating a deduction of 0.5 percent of the contract value per week of delay, capped at 10 percent of the total contract value. These parameters ensure financial accountability and mitigate risks associated with professional service delivery timelines and quality standards.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
The contract shall be governed by the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017. All disputes arising shall be settled through arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue at the university seat. Payments will be processed based on milestone-based billing linked to successful candidate onboarding. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of six months applies to recruitment quality. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact may be mandated for high-value contracts to ensure transparency and prevent corrupt practices, requiring the service provider to adhere to strict ethical standards throughout the tenure of the recruitment engagement.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Cutn of Project Associate- Recruitm
Unless explicitly stated in the Bid Document, JVs are generally not permitted for professional service contracts to ensure direct accountability of the primary service provider.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be submitted in the standard format provided in the tender document, issued by a scheduled commercial bank, and valid for 45 days beyond the bid validity.
The standard bid validity period is 90 to 180 days from the date of opening of the technical bid, as specified in the GeM bid document.
No, this is a fixed-price contract. The quoted service charges shall remain firm throughout the contract duration, excluding statutory variations in taxes like GST.
Technical evaluation is based on a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Least Cost Selection (LCS) method, evaluating experience, methodology, and team expertise against predefined scoring rubrics.
Yes, the PBG can be submitted via an Account Payee Demand Draft, Fixed Deposit Receipt, or an online payment to the designated university account as per GFR 2017.