Gumla of Counselor at the Observation Home Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Gumla for the post of Counselor at the Observation Home. 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
Typing / Stenography Test.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Code | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2025-05-31 |
| S Under Mnrega Drda | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2025-02-15 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2024-07-20 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Gumla (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Gumla (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Gumla (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Gumla (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Register the procuring entity and bidders on the GeM portal using valid DSC tokens to ensure authentication and compliance with the Public Procurement Policy for the Gumla Observation Home project.
Conduct a mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical queries, scope of work ambiguities, and eligibility criteria, ensuring all participants have a uniform understanding of the recruitment requirements.
Submit the two-cover bid comprising the technical proposal, including counselor qualifications and experience, and the financial BoQ, ensuring all documents are uploaded before the specified deadline on the portal.
Perform the technical evaluation of submitted bids followed by the opening of the commercial BoQ for technically qualified bidders to determine the L1 vendor based on the lowest evaluated price.
Issue the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful bidder, followed by the signing of the Service Level Agreement (SLA) to initiate the recruitment process for the Observation Home.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Gumla of Counselor at the Observation Home 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 financial years, supported by audited balance sheets. |
| Statutory Benchmark | The bidder must provide proof of executing at least one similar project involving the recruitment or placement of social workers or counselors for government observation homes or child care institutions. |
| 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 | MSMEs and Startups are eligible for relaxation in prior experience and turnover criteria as per Rule 170 of GFR 2017, provided they submit valid Udyam or DPIIT registration certificates. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement for the Counselor at the Observation Home in Gumla requires a meticulous financial structure aligned with GFR 2017. The contract valuation must be based on a realistic assessment of professional service rates. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2% of the estimated value is mandatory to ensure bidder seriousness, though MSMEs are exempt under Rule 170. A Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3% to 5% of the contract value is required from the successful bidder to ensure service continuity. Tender document fees are generally waived on GeM, but if offline, must be non-refundable. The Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is strictly capped at 0.5% per week of delay, with a maximum ceiling of 10% of the total contract value. This framework ensures financial accountability and protects the Procuring Entity against non-performance or service lapses during the engagement period.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
The contract shall be governed by the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017. Dispute resolution will be handled through the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue fixed at Gumla. Payments will be processed based on milestone billing linked to successful recruitment and onboarding. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of six months applies to the quality of personnel provided. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to ensure transparency, anti-corruption measures, and ethical conduct throughout the procurement lifecycle, ensuring the Observation Home receives high-quality professional services without compromise.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Gumla of Counselor at the Observati
Generally, JVs are not encouraged for service-based recruitment contracts unless specifically mentioned in the tender document to ensure individual accountability.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in the format prescribed by the Procuring Entity, valid for 45 days beyond the final bid validity.
The standard bid validity period is 90 days from the date of technical bid opening, extendable upon mutual consent if required.
No, this is a fixed-price contract. Bidders must account for potential inflation and statutory wage revisions within their quoted rates for the entire contract duration.
Technical evaluation is based on a pass/fail criteria regarding mandatory qualifications, followed by a scoring matrix for experience, methodology, and counselor credentials.
Preference is given in accordance with the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order, 2017, provided the bidder meets the local content requirements.