Hplahaulspiti of Driver Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Hplahaulspiti for the post of Driver. 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
1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Driver | 1 | Rs. 19,900 - 21,700 | 2026-09-30 |
| Driver | 2020 | Rs. 19,900 - 21,700 | 2021-12-31 |
| of Driver | 1 | Rs. 19,900 - 21,700 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Hplahaulspiti (Archived Tende | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
The bidder must complete digital signature certificate registration on the GeM portal or CPPP to obtain necessary credentials for participating in the Hplahaulspiti driver recruitment tender process.
A pre-bid clarification meeting will be conducted to address technical queries, scope ambiguities, and eligibility concerns, ensuring all prospective bidders have a uniform understanding of the recruitment requirements.
Bidders must submit a two-cover system comprising the technical bid, containing credentials and compliance documents, and the financial bid, which remains encrypted until the technical evaluation is finalized.
Upon successful technical qualification, the commercial BoQ is decrypted and opened to identify the lowest responsive bidder (L1) based on the total service charges and quoted rates.
The Procuring Entity issues the Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful bidder, formalizing the contract agreement and initiating the mobilization period for the driver recruitment services.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Hplahaulspiti of Driver 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 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 executing at least one similar driver recruitment or manpower supply project for a government entity or public sector undertaking in 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 is required for technical qualification. |
| 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 providing valid Udyam registration certificates. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The contract valuation for driver recruitment in Hplahaulspiti must be derived from prevailing minimum wage notifications and administrative overheads. In accordance with GFR 2017, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated value is mandatory to ensure bid seriousness, unless exempted for MSMEs. 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 electronic transfer. The contract shall incorporate a stringent 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 service delivery and accountability of the selected agency.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
The contract shall be governed by the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017. All disputes arising shall be settled through arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue in Hplahaulspiti. Billing shall be milestone-based, linked to the successful deployment of verified drivers. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of six months applies to recruitment quality. An Integrity Pact must be signed for high-value contracts to ensure transparency and prevent corrupt practices. The contractor is strictly liable for statutory compliance regarding wages, insurance, and social security contributions for all deployed personnel throughout the contract duration.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Hplahaulspiti of Driver Recruitment
Joint Ventures are generally not permitted unless explicitly stated in the tender document to ensure individual accountability of the service provider.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, strictly following the format provided in the tender annexure.
The bid validity period is typically 180 days from the date of technical bid opening, during which the rates must remain firm.
Yes, the contract includes a price variation clause allowing for adjustments in the event of government-notified revisions to minimum wages during the contract term.
Technical evaluation is based on a pass-fail criteria against the specified eligibility standards rather than a weighted scoring system.
Bidders may withdraw their bid before the deadline for submission; however, withdrawal after the deadline results in the forfeiture of the EMD.