West Bengal • Howrah

Howrah of BLS Recruitment

Official recruitment notice issued by Howrah for the post of Bls. 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. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)
Age Criteria
18 to 30 Years
Application Deadline
17-11-2025

Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation

URTotal
11
Crucial Recruitment Schedule
Online Registration Starts17-11-2025
Application Deadline17-11-2025

Essential Educational Qualification

Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.

Selection Methodology

1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.

Frequently Asked Questions

The last date for submitting online applications is 17-11-2025. Candidates are advised to complete registration before the cutoff date to avoid portal traffic.
The remuneration is structured as Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4). Selected candidates are also eligible for Central/State Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and statutory pension contributions.
Applicants must possess Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure certificates and degrees are issued prior to the application cutoff.
The selection methodology involves: 1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

1

Register the procuring entity and vendors on the GeM portal using valid DSC tokens to ensure authentication and compliance with the mandatory procurement guidelines for government recruitment services.

2

Conduct a pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical queries, scope ambiguities, and eligibility concerns, ensuring all prospective bidders receive uniform information through formal corrigendum uploads on the portal.

3

Submit the two-cover bid consisting of a technical proposal detailing recruitment methodology and a commercial BoQ, ensuring all documents are digitally signed and uploaded before the specified deadline.

4

Perform the commercial BoQ financial opening for technically qualified bidders only, ensuring the selection of the L1 bidder based on the lowest evaluated price in accordance with GFR 2017.

5

Issue the Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful bidder upon successful verification of credentials, followed by the signing of the formal contract agreement and submission of the PBG.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Howrah of BLS 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 one similar recruitment project of comparable scale for a government or public sector entity 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 MSMEs and Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover requirements under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, provided they submit valid Udyam or DPIIT registration certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The contract valuation for the Howrah BLS recruitment project must be determined via a detailed market survey and cost estimation as per GFR 2017. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated value is mandatory to ensure bid seriousness, though MSMEs may seek exemption 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 ensure faithful execution. Tender document fees are typically waived on GeM, but if offline, they remain non-refundable. Liquidated Damages (LD) are strictly capped at 0.5 percent per week of delay, subject to a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract value. These parameters ensure financial discipline, mitigate procurement risks, and align with the General Financial Rules to protect the interests of the Howrah procuring entity throughout the project lifecycle.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract shall strictly adhere to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Dispute resolution will be governed by the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the seat of arbitration in Howrah. Payments are structured on milestone-based billing linked to successful recruitment phases. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months applies to ensure the quality of service delivery. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to ensure transparency, accountability, and the prevention of corrupt practices throughout the procurement process, ensuring all stakeholders maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct as per CVC guidelines.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Howrah of BLS Recruitment

Are Joint Ventures permitted to bid for this recruitment project?

Joint Ventures are generally discouraged unless specifically mentioned in the tender document; bidders are advised to check the specific NIT for consortium eligibility.

What is the acceptable format for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in the prescribed format provided in the tender document, valid for 45 days beyond the bid validity.

What is the standard bid validity period for this contract?

The standard bid validity period is 90 days from the date of technical bid opening, extendable upon mutual consent if required by the procuring entity.

Does the contract include a Price Variation Clause (PVC)?

Generally, recruitment contracts are fixed-price; however, if the contract duration exceeds 24 months, a standard PVC based on CPI/WPI indices may be included.

How are technical evaluation marks calculated?

Technical evaluation is based on a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Least Cost System (LCS) method, with specific weightage assigned to experience, methodology, and team expertise.

Can a bidder withdraw their bid after submission?

Bidders may withdraw or modify their bids before the submission deadline; however, withdrawal after the deadline results in the forfeiture of the EMD.