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Icar of Director General Recruitment

Official recruitment notice issued by Icar for the post of Director General. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.

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Key Recruitment Specifications

Total Vacancies
1 Posts
Pay Scale / Salary
Rs. 144,200 - 144,200 (Level-14)
Age Criteria
18 to 30 Years
Application Deadline
10-08-2025

Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation

URTotal
11
Crucial Recruitment Schedule
Online Registration Starts10-08-2025
Application Deadline10-08-2025

Essential Educational Qualification

Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.

Selection Methodology

1. Screening / Shortlisting of Applications, 2. Academic / Research Performance Evaluation, 3. Personal Interview & Document Verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

The last date for submitting online applications is 10-08-2025. Candidates are advised to complete registration before the cutoff date to avoid portal traffic.
The remuneration is structured as Rs. 144,200 - 144,200 (Level-14). Selected candidates are also eligible for Central/State Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and statutory pension contributions.
Applicants must possess Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure certificates and degrees are issued prior to the application cutoff.
The selection methodology involves: 1. Screening / Shortlisting of Applications, 2. Academic / Research Performance Evaluation, 3. Personal Interview & Document Verification.
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e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow

1

Register the entity on the GeM portal or CPPP using a valid Class-III Digital Signature Certificate to obtain necessary credentials for participating in the Icar recruitment tender process.

2

Attend the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical queries, scope ambiguities, and submission requirements, ensuring all prospective bidders have a uniform understanding of the recruitment project deliverables.

3

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

4

Participate in the commercial BoQ financial opening process, where the committee evaluates the lowest responsive bidder (L1) based on the total cost of recruitment services provided in the tender.

5

Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) from Icar, followed by the submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and signing of the formal contract agreement to initiate project execution.

Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards

Bidders participating in Icar of Director General 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.
Statutory Benchmark The bidder must provide proof of successful completion of at least two similar recruitment or manpower service projects for government entities or autonomous bodies in the last five years.
Statutory Benchmark The bidder must possess valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and a valid Labor License under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970.
Statutory Benchmark MSME and DPIIT-recognized startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover/experience criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, subject to submission of valid Udyam or Startup certificates.

Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees

The contract valuation for the Icar Director General Recruitment project must be derived from a robust market survey and detailed cost estimation. Adhering to GFR 2017, the EMD is fixed at 2 percent of the estimated value to ensure bidder seriousness, while the Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) is set between 3 to 5 percent to secure contract performance. Tender document fees are generally waived on GeM, though offline tenders may specify non-refundable costs. The Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is strictly enforced at 0.5 percent per week of delay, capped at 10 percent of the total contract value. These parameters ensure financial discipline and protect the Procuring Entity against non-performance or delays. All financial instruments must be verified for authenticity through the issuing bank's SFMS platform to mitigate risks associated with fraudulent guarantees, ensuring full compliance with public procurement transparency standards.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance

The contract is governed by the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017 and standard Icar procurement guidelines. Dispute resolution is mandated through the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue in New Delhi. Payments are structured via milestone billing linked to successful recruitment phases. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months applies to service quality. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to ensure transparency and prevent corrupt practices. All contractors must strictly adhere to the defined service level agreements, with non-compliance triggering penalty clauses as stipulated in the General Conditions of Contract (GCC).

Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Icar of Director General Recruitmen

Are Joint Ventures (JV) or Consortiums eligible to bid for this recruitment project?

Unless explicitly stated in the tender document, JVs are generally discouraged to ensure accountability; however, sub-contracting specific non-core tasks may be permitted with prior written approval.

What is the acceptable format for the EMD Bank Guarantee?

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 final bid validity.

What is the standard bid validity period for Icar tenders?

The standard bid validity period is typically 90 to 180 days from the date of technical bid opening, during which the bidder cannot withdraw or modify their offer.

Does the contract include a Price Variation Clause (PVC)?

Generally, recruitment service contracts are fixed-price; however, if the contract duration exceeds 24 months, a limited PVC linked to the Consumer Price Index may be considered.

How are technical evaluation marks calculated?

Technical evaluation follows a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Least Cost System (LCS) method, where bidders must score a minimum threshold to qualify for financial opening.

Can an MSME claim exemption from the Performance Bank Guarantee?

No, while MSMEs are exempt from EMD, they are typically required to submit the Performance Bank Guarantee to ensure the fulfillment of contractual obligations.