Gujarat DIRECTOR Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Gujarat for the post of Director, Class I. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), Graduate (Bachelor's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director of Fisheries | 5 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-08-14 |
| Medical Officer | 1 | Rs. 56,100 - 67,700 | 2026-08-14 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Manager | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Gujarat (Tender: General Gove | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Gujarat (Archived Tender / Bi | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Gujarat (Archived Tender / Bi | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Gujarat (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 Class-III Digital Signature Certificate to obtain necessary credentials for participating in the Gujarat Director Recruitment tender process.
Attend the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical queries, scope ambiguities, or eligibility concerns, ensuring all prospective bidders receive uniform clarifications via official corrigendum uploads on the portal.
Submit the two-cover bid comprising the Technical Bid, containing credentials and compliance documents, and the Financial Bid, containing the BoQ, ensuring both are uploaded before the specified deadline.
Conduct the commercial BoQ financial opening for technically qualified bidders, where the L1 bidder is identified based on the lowest evaluated price, subject to verification of all submitted documents.
Issue the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful bidder, initiating the contract signing process and the submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee within the stipulated timeframe.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Gujarat DIRECTOR 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 successfully executing at least one similar recruitment project of equivalent scope or two projects of 50% value for government or public sector entities. |
| 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 for compliance. |
| Statutory Benchmark | MSME and Startup entities are eligible for exemptions from EMD and prior turnover/experience criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, provided they submit valid Udyam or DPIIT registration certificates. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement for Gujarat Director Recruitment necessitates a robust financial framework aligned with GFR 2017. The contract valuation must be derived from market benchmarking and historical recruitment costs. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2% of the estimated value is mandatory to ensure bidder seriousness, though MSMEs may seek exemptions under Rule 170. A Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3% to 5% of the contract value is required post-award to secure performance obligations. Tender document fees, if applicable, remain non-refundable to cover administrative overheads. To mitigate delivery risks, a Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is strictly enforced at 0.5% of the contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10%. This structure ensures financial accountability, protects the procuring entity against non-performance, and maintains fiscal discipline throughout the recruitment 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 Gujarat. Payments will be structured against defined milestones linked to recruitment phases. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months post-completion ensures the quality of the recruitment process and data integrity. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to ensure transparency and prevent corrupt practices. All contractors must adhere to statutory labor laws and maintain comprehensive records, ensuring full compliance with the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017 throughout the tenure of the engagement.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Gujarat DIRECTOR Recruitment
Joint Ventures are generally discouraged unless explicitly stated in the tender document; bidders should verify the specific eligibility clause in the NIT.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in the format prescribed in the tender document, valid for 45 days beyond the bid validity period.
The standard bid validity period is 180 days from the date of technical bid opening, during which the bidder cannot withdraw or alter their offer.
No, this is a fixed-price contract; bidders are expected to factor in all potential cost escalations during the bidding stage.
Technical evaluation is based on a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Least Cost System (LCS) as specified in the RFP, evaluating experience, methodology, and team expertise.
Requests for extensions must be submitted in writing before the deadline; the procuring entity reserves the right to grant extensions via official corrigendum if deemed necessary.