Icar Advisor Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Icar for the post of Advisor. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
M.Tech / M.E, MBBS / Medical Degree. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
Personal Interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advisor | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-08-13 |
| Young Professional | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-08-13 |
| Young Professional | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Icar (Tender: General Governm | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Icar (Tender: General Governm | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Icar (Tender: General Governm | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Icar (Tender: General Governm | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Bidders must obtain a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and register on the GeM portal or CPPP to participate, ensuring all organizational credentials are verified and mapped to the portal.
A pre-bid meeting will be conducted to address technical queries and scope clarifications, with all amendments or corrigenda published on the portal to ensure transparency for all prospective service providers.
Bidders must submit a two-cover bid comprising a technical proposal detailing methodology and credentials, and a separate financial BoQ, ensuring no price information is disclosed within the technical cover.
The technical evaluation committee will assess bids against pre-qualification criteria. Qualified bidders will proceed to the commercial opening, where the lowest responsive bidder (L1) is identified via the BoQ.
Upon successful financial evaluation and internal approval, the Procuring Entity issues the Letter of Award (LoA), requiring the vendor to submit the PBG and sign the formal service agreement.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Icar Advisor Recruitment must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:
| Evaluation Benchmark | Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant |
|---|---|
| Statutory Benchmark | Average Annual Financial Turnover of the bidder during the last three financial years must be at least 30% of the estimated contract value, supported by audited balance sheets. |
| Statutory Benchmark | The bidder must have successfully executed similar consultancy or recruitment projects for Central/State Government departments or autonomous bodies in the last five years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory submission of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI registration certificates, and a valid Labor License as per the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Exemption from EMD and prior turnover/experience criteria for registered MSMEs and Startups 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 Icar Advisor Recruitment must be derived from a realistic market assessment of consultancy services. In accordance with GFR 2017, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2% of the estimated value is mandatory to ensure bidder seriousness, though MSMEs may be exempted under Rule 170. A Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3% to 5% of the contract value is required from the successful bidder to secure performance obligations. Tender document fees are generally waived on GeM, but if offline, they must be non-refundable. The Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is strictly enforced at 0.5% of the contract value per week of delay, capped at 10% of the total contract price. These parameters ensure financial discipline, mitigate procurement risks, and align with the standard financial protocols mandated for autonomous research bodies under the ICAR umbrella.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
The contract shall be governed by the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017. Dispute resolution will be handled through the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue in New Delhi. Payments are structured on milestone-based deliverables verified by the ICAR project lead. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of six months applies to recruitment outcomes. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to ensure transparency and prevent corrupt practices. The contractor must maintain strict confidentiality regarding ICAR data, and any breach will result in immediate termination and forfeiture of the Performance Bank Guarantee.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Icar Advisor Recruitment
Unless explicitly stated in the tender document, JVs are generally discouraged for consultancy services to ensure accountability of a single legal entity.
The EMD must be submitted in the format specified in the tender document, issued by a scheduled commercial bank, and remain valid for 45 days beyond the final bid validity.
Bids must remain valid for a minimum period of 90 to 180 days from the date of technical bid opening, as specified in the specific tender document.
No, the contract is typically on a fixed-price basis. Price variation is generally not permitted unless the contract duration exceeds 24 months with specific indices.
Technical evaluation follows a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Least Cost Selection (LCS) method, with minimum qualifying marks usually set at 70%.
Requests for extensions are considered only if submitted before the deadline and if the procuring entity deems it necessary to ensure wider competition.