West Bengal • Howrah

Howrah Director Recruitment

Official recruitment notice issued by Howrah for the post of Director. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.

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Portal: howrah.gov.in

Key Recruitment Specifications

Total Vacancies
1 Posts
Pay Scale / Salary
Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)
Age Criteria
18 to 30 Years
Application Deadline
20-02-2022
Crucial Recruitment Schedule
Online Registration Starts20-02-2022
Application Deadline20-02-2022

Essential Educational Qualification

Graduate / Relevant Discipline as specified in official gazette. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.

Selection Methodology

1. Screening / Shortlisting of Applications, 2. Academic / Research Performance Evaluation, 3. Personal Interview & Document Verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

The last date for submitting online applications is 20-02-2022. Candidates are advised to complete registration before the cutoff date to avoid portal traffic.
The remuneration is structured as Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13). Selected candidates are also eligible for Central/State Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and statutory pension contributions.
Applicants must possess Graduate / Relevant Discipline as specified in official gazette. Candidates must ensure certificates and degrees are issued prior to the application cutoff.
The selection methodology involves: 1. Screening / Shortlisting of Applications, 2. Academic / Research Performance Evaluation, 3. Personal Interview & Document Verification.
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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

1

Procuring entity initiates the tender on the GeM portal or CPPP, ensuring all digital signature certificates are valid for authorized signatories to facilitate secure token-based authentication and document uploading.

2

A pre-bid clarification meeting is conducted to address technical queries from prospective bidders, ensuring transparency and providing necessary amendments or corrigenda to the tender document before the final submission deadline.

3

Bidders submit a two-cover system comprising a technical bid with credentials and a financial bid, ensuring all documents are digitally signed and uploaded within the stipulated e-procurement portal timeframe.

4

The technical evaluation committee reviews submitted credentials against pre-qualification standards, followed by the opening of commercial BoQ financial bids only for those bidders who successfully qualify the technical screening process.

5

The successful L1 bidder is identified based on the lowest evaluated price, followed by the issuance of a formal Letter of Award (LoA) to initiate the recruitment service contract.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Howrah Director Recruitment must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:

Evaluation BenchmarkMandated Technical & Financial Covenant
Statutory Benchmark The bidder must demonstrate an average annual turnover of at least 30 percent 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 three similar executive search or recruitment projects for government or public sector undertakings 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 for compliance.
Statutory Benchmark In accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs, registered MSMEs and startups are exempted from EMD submission upon furnishing a valid Udyam certificate.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The contract valuation for the Howrah Director Recruitment service must be derived from a realistic market assessment of executive search fees. In alignment with GFR 2017, an EMD of 2 percent of the estimated value is mandatory to ensure bidder seriousness, unless exempted under Rule 170 for registered MSMEs. A Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the contract value is required post-award to secure performance obligations. Tender document fees are generally waived on GeM, though offline tenders may specify nominal non-refundable charges. The contract includes a stringent 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 the high-stakes nature of executive recruitment services for the Howrah entity.

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 competent authority in Howrah. Payments are structured on milestone-based billing, linked to the successful onboarding of the candidate. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of six months applies to the recruitment quality. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to ensure transparency and prevent corrupt practices. All services must adhere to the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, ensuring that the recruitment process remains fair, competitive, and compliant with statutory labor and tax regulations throughout the tenure.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Howrah Director Recruitment

Are Joint Ventures permitted to participate in this recruitment tender?

Joint Ventures are generally not permitted unless explicitly stated in the tender document to ensure individual accountability of the lead recruitment agency.

What is the prescribed format for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

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 period.

What is the standard bid validity period for this procurement?

The standard bid validity period is 180 days from the date of opening of the technical bid, during which the bidder cannot withdraw their offer.

Does the contract include a price variation clause?

No, this is a fixed-price contract. Bidders are expected to factor in all costs, including statutory taxes and overheads, at the time of submission.

How are technical evaluation marks assigned?

Technical evaluation is based on a pass-fail criteria against the defined eligibility standards rather than a weighted scoring system, unless specified as a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) model.

Is there a specific portal for bid submission?

All bids must be submitted exclusively through the GeM portal or the designated CPPP e-procurement platform as specified in the tender notification.