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
Physical Endurance Test (PET/PST) -> Personal Interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advisor | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-08-13 |
| 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 |
| 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
Register the procuring entity and bidders on the GeM portal or CPPP using valid Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) to ensure secure authentication and compliance with IT Act provisions for electronic tendering.
Conduct a pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical queries, scope ambiguities, and eligibility concerns, ensuring all prospective bidders receive uniform responses via corrigendum to maintain transparency and fair competition.
Submit the two-cover bid, comprising a technical cover with credentials and a financial cover containing the BoQ, ensuring no price information is disclosed within the technical documentation to prevent disqualification.
Perform the commercial BoQ financial opening only after the technical evaluation committee approves the bidders who meet the mandatory pre-qualification criteria, ensuring the lowest responsive bidder is identified for award.
Issue the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful bidder, stipulating the timeline for PBG submission and contract signing, effectively initiating the formal legal engagement for the advisory services.
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 | The bidder must demonstrate an average annual financial turnover of at least 30% 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 two similar advisory or consultancy projects for government organizations or autonomous bodies within the last five years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | The bidder must possess valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and a valid Labor License, ensuring full compliance with prevailing Indian labor and tax laws. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Exemptions for EMD and prior turnover requirements are applicable to 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. As per GFR 2017, an 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) of 3-5% of the contract value is required from the successful bidder to safeguard against non-performance. Tender document fees are generally waived on GeM, but if offline, must be non-refundable. The Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is strictly capped at 0.5% per week of delay, with a maximum ceiling of 10% of the contract value. These parameters ensure financial discipline, protect the procuring entity against potential defaults, and align with the standard financial guidelines mandated for autonomous bodies under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
The contract shall be governed by the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with disputes settled through sole arbitration in New Delhi. Payments will be released based on predefined milestone deliverables verified by ICAR. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months applies to the advisory outputs to ensure quality. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to prevent corruption and ensure ethical conduct. All deliverables must adhere to the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, and the contractor must maintain confidentiality regarding ICAR internal data throughout the tenure of the engagement.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Icar Advisor Recruitment
Generally, JVs are discouraged for specialized advisory services unless explicitly permitted in the tender document to ensure individual accountability.
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.
The standard bid validity period is 90 to 180 days from the date of technical bid opening, as specified in the specific tender document.
No, this is a fixed-price contract. Price variation clauses are typically not permitted for consultancy services unless specifically justified by long-term project duration.
Technical evaluation is based on a scoring matrix considering the firm's experience, key personnel qualifications, and the proposed methodology, usually requiring a minimum threshold score.
Requests for extension are considered only if submitted before the deadline and if the procuring entity deems it necessary to ensure wider participation via a formal corrigendum.