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Ias Career Insight Recruitment

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

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Recruiting Authority
Ias
Portal: ias.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
2026-09-30

Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation

URTotal
11
Crucial Recruitment Schedule
Application Deadline2026-09-30

Essential Educational Qualification

M.Tech / M.E, B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), MBBS / Medical Degree, CA / ICWA / CS. 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 2026-09-30. 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 M.Tech / M.E, B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), MBBS / Medical Degree, CA / ICWA / CS. 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.
Related Openings under Ias
Cadre DesignationVacanciesPay LevelDeadline
Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2026-09-30
Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2026-09-30
Career Insight 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2026-09-30

e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

1

Register the entity on the GeM portal or CPPP using a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to obtain necessary procurement tokens and access the specific tender document for recruitment services.

2

Participate in the pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical queries, scope ambiguities, or eligibility concerns, ensuring all prospective bidders receive uniform responses through formal corrigendum uploads on the portal.

3

Submit the two-cover bid system comprising the technical proposal, including credentials and methodology, and the financial BoQ, ensuring all documents are digitally signed and uploaded before the deadline.

4

Conduct the technical evaluation by the designated committee, followed by the opening of financial BoQs for technically qualified bidders to determine the L1 vendor based on the lowest evaluated price.

5

Issue the Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful bidder, followed by the execution of a formal contract agreement and submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee within the stipulated timeframe.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Ias Career Insight 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 financial 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 successfully executing similar recruitment or human resource consultancy projects for government departments or public sector undertakings within the last five years.
Statutory Benchmark The bidder must possess valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and a valid Labor License as per the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970.
Statutory Benchmark MSMEs and recognized startups are eligible for exemptions from EMD and prior turnover/experience criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The contract valuation for the IAS Career Insight Recruitment project must be determined through a detailed market survey and cost estimation as per GFR 2017 guidelines. An EMD of 2 percent of the estimated value is mandatory to ensure bidder sincerity, though MSMEs may be exempted under Rule 170. A Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) of 3 to 5 percent of the contract value is required from the successful bidder to secure performance obligations. Tender document fees are generally waived on GeM to promote transparency. Liquidated Damages (LD) are strictly capped at 0.5 percent per week of delay, with a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the total contract value. Financial bids must be submitted via the BoQ template, ensuring all statutory taxes are clearly bifurcated. The procurement process must adhere to the financial prudence principles of economy, efficiency, and fairness to ensure value for money for the IAS entity.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

All disputes arising from this contract shall be settled through arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue fixed at the procuring entity's headquarters. Payments will be released based on milestone achievements verified by the project manager. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months is applicable to ensure service quality. The contract incorporates a mandatory Integrity Pact to uphold transparency and ethical standards throughout the procurement lifecycle. All contractors must strictly adhere to the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017 and the specific terms outlined in the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) provided in the tender document.

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Ias Career Insight Recruitment

Are Joint Ventures allowed to participate in this recruitment tender?

Joint Ventures are generally discouraged unless specifically permitted in the tender document; bidders must check the eligibility section for consortium participation clauses.

What is the prescribed format for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

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

What is the standard bid validity period for such services?

The standard bid validity period is typically 90 to 180 days from the date of technical bid opening, as specified in the tender document.

Does the contract include a price variation clause?

Unless explicitly stated in the special conditions of the contract, the quoted rates remain firm and fixed throughout the contract duration, with no provision for price escalation.

How are technical evaluation marks calculated?

Technical evaluation is based on a scoring matrix covering experience, methodology, and team expertise; bidders must secure a minimum threshold score to qualify for the financial bid opening.

Is the tender fee refundable if the bid is rejected?

Tender document fees, if applicable, are non-refundable regardless of the bid outcome, as they cover the administrative costs of the procurement process.