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Howrah of BLS under Utkarsh Bangla Department Recruitment

Official recruitment notice issued by Howrah for the post of BLS under Utkarsh Bangla Department. 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
20-07-2023
Crucial Recruitment Schedule
Online Registration Starts20-07-2023
Application Deadline20-07-2023

Essential Educational Qualification

10th / Matriculation (High School). 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 20-07-2023. 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 10th / Matriculation (High School). 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 entity on the GeM portal or CPPP using a valid Class III Digital Signature Certificate to obtain necessary authentication tokens for secure portal access and bid participation.

2

Attend the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical queries, scope ambiguities, and submission requirements, ensuring all prospective bidders have a uniform understanding of the Utkarsh Bangla recruitment mandate.

3

Submit the two-cover bid comprising the technical proposal, including credentials and statutory documents, and the financial bid, ensuring all uploaded files are digitally signed and compliant with portal specifications.

4

Participate in the commercial BoQ financial opening process where the system evaluates the lowest responsive bidder (L1) based on the submitted price schedule against the defined technical eligibility standards.

5

Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) upon successful evaluation, followed by the submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and signing of the formal contract agreement to initiate project commencement.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Howrah of BLS under Utkarsh Bangla Department 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 financial years, supported by audited balance sheets.
Statutory Benchmark The bidder must provide proof of successful execution of at least one similar recruitment or skill development project of equivalent scale 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.
Statutory Benchmark MSMEs and Startups are eligible for relaxation in prior turnover and experience criteria as per Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs Order, 2012.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The contract valuation for the Utkarsh Bangla recruitment project in Howrah must be determined via a detailed cost estimate based on prevailing market rates and GFR 2017 guidelines. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated value is mandatory to ensure bid seriousness, though MSMEs may be exempted 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 secure performance obligations. Tender document fees, if applicable, are non-refundable and must be submitted via e-payment. The contract will strictly incorporate a Liquidated Damages (LD) clause, stipulating a deduction of 0.5 percent of the contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract value, ensuring timely delivery of recruitment services.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract shall adhere to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) as per GFR 2017. Dispute resolution will be governed by the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the seat of arbitration in Howrah. Billing will follow a milestone-based approach linked to recruitment phases. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months post-completion is mandatory to address service deficiencies. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact will be enforced for high-value contracts to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct throughout the procurement lifecycle, preventing corrupt practices and ensuring fair competition among all participating service providers.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Howrah of BLS under Utkarsh Bangla

Are Joint Ventures permitted to bid for this recruitment project?

Joint Ventures are generally discouraged unless explicitly stated in the tender document; bidders should verify the specific eligibility clause in the RFP.

What is the prescribed format for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

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

What is the standard bid validity period for this tender?

The standard bid validity period is typically 90 to 180 days from the date of technical bid opening, subject to extension if requested by the procuring entity.

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

Unless specified as a long-term multi-year contract, recruitment service tenders are usually fixed-price contracts without a Price Variation Clause.

How are technical evaluation marks assigned?

Technical evaluation is based on a pass-fail criteria or a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) scoring matrix as detailed in the technical evaluation section of the RFP.

Can an MSME claim exemption from EMD submission?

Yes, registered MSMEs are exempt from EMD submission provided they upload a valid Udyam Registration Certificate on the portal during bid submission.