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 |
| 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
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 published on the official procurement portal.
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 to maintain integrity.
Execute the commercial BoQ financial opening for technically qualified bidders only, ensuring the evaluation committee verifies the lowest responsive bidder (L1) against the estimated cost and market benchmarks.
Issue the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful bidder, stipulating the timeline for PBG submission and contract signing to initiate the advisory services as per the defined scope.
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 consecutive financial years, supported by audited balance sheets. |
| Statutory Benchmark | The bidder must provide proof of successful execution of at least two similar advisory or recruitment consultancy projects for government entities 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 throughout the contract. |
| Statutory Benchmark | MSME units and recognized startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover requirements under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, provided they submit valid Udyam or DPIIT certification. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The contract valuation for Icar Advisor Recruitment must be derived from a realistic market assessment of professional consultancy services. Per GFR 2017, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2% of the estimated value is mandatory to ensure bid seriousness, though MSMEs may seek exemption 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/CPPP to promote transparency. Liquidated Damages (LD) are strictly capped at 0.5% per week of delay, subject to a maximum of 10% of the total contract value. These parameters ensure financial accountability, mitigate procurement risks, and align with the General Financial Rules while maintaining competitive neutrality for professional service providers engaged by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
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. Billing will follow a milestone-based approach linked to successful recruitment phases. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of six months applies to the advisory output quality. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to ensure transparency and prevent corruption. All deliverables must adhere to GFR 2017 standards, with the procuring entity reserving the right to terminate the agreement for non-performance or breach of confidentiality clauses, ensuring the highest standards of professional conduct are maintained throughout the engagement.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Icar Advisor Recruitment
Unless explicitly stated in the tender document, JVs are generally discouraged for professional service contracts to ensure individual accountability of the lead firm.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in the prescribed format provided in the tender document, valid for at least 45 days beyond the bid validity.
The standard bid validity period is typically 90 to 180 days from the date of technical bid opening, as specified in the specific tender notice.
Professional service contracts typically operate on a fixed-price basis; PVCs are rarely included unless the contract duration exceeds 24 months with significant inflationary risks.
Technical evaluation is based on a weighted scoring matrix covering firm experience, consultant qualifications, and methodology, usually requiring a minimum threshold score to qualify for financial opening.
Requests for extensions are considered only if submitted before the deadline and if the procuring entity deems it necessary to ensure wider competition through a formal corrigendum.