Goaspcb Assistant Law Officer Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Goaspcb for the post of Assistant Law Officer. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | OBC | SC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Essential Educational Qualification
B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), MBBS / Medical Degree. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
Physical Endurance Test (PET/PST).
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Goaspcb (Tender: General Gove | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Goaspcb (Tender: General Gove | 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 participating in the Goaspcb recruitment tender process.
Attend the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical queries, scope of work ambiguities, and recruitment methodology, ensuring all prospective bidders have a uniform understanding of the requirements.
Submit the two-cover bid system comprising the technical proposal, including firm credentials and methodology, and the financial BoQ, ensuring all documents are digitally signed and uploaded before the deadline.
Conduct the commercial BoQ financial opening for technically qualified bidders, where the lowest responsive bidder (L1) is identified based on the total cost of the recruitment services provided.
Issue the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful bidder, followed by the execution of a formal service level agreement detailing the recruitment timelines and deliverables.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Goaspcb Assistant Law Officer 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 two similar recruitment or legal staffing projects for government departments or autonomous bodies within the last five years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | The bidder must possess valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and a valid Labor License under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970. |
| Statutory Benchmark | MSME and Startup entities are eligible for relaxation in prior turnover and experience criteria as per Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The contract valuation for the Goa State Pollution Control Board (Goaspcb) Assistant Law Officer recruitment process must be derived from a realistic assessment of administrative costs, examination logistics, and legal consultancy fees. Per GFR 2017, an 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) of 3-5% of the contract value is required post-award to secure performance obligations. Tender document fees are generally waived on GeM, but if offline, they remain non-refundable. The Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is strictly set at 0.5% per week of delay, capped at 10% of the total contract value, ensuring accountability for timelines. Financial bids must be inclusive of all applicable taxes, ensuring transparency and adherence to the financial ceiling defined in the Administrative Approval and Expenditure Sanction (AA&ES).
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
The contract shall be governed by the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with disputes settled through a sole arbitrator appointed by the Member Secretary, Goaspcb. Billing will follow a milestone-based approach linked to recruitment phases: advertisement, screening, and final selection. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of six months post-recruitment is mandated to address any procedural grievances. Furthermore, the contract incorporates an Integrity Pact to ensure transparency, preventing corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle. All payments are subject to statutory deductions, and the contractor must maintain strict confidentiality regarding candidate data in accordance with prevailing data protection norms.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Goaspcb Assistant Law Officer Recru
Joint Ventures are generally discouraged unless specifically permitted in the tender document; bidders must verify the eligibility clause in the NIT.
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 180 days from the date of technical bid opening, during which the bidder cannot withdraw their offer.
No, this is a fixed-price contract; bidders are expected to factor in all potential cost escalations during the contract duration.
Technical evaluation is based on a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Least Cost System (LCS) as specified in the RFP, focusing on past experience and methodology.
No, the tender document fee is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the technical or financial evaluation.