Iiitb Graduate Programme in Applied AI and Agentic AI Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Iiitb for the post of Graduate Programme in Applied AI and Agentic AI. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
Ph.D / Doctorate, M.Tech / M.E, B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), MBBS / Medical Degree, Post Graduate (Master's Degree), Graduate (Bachelor's Degree), Diploma / Technical Certificate. 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
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Advisor | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Advisor | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Advisor | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Iiitb (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Register the procuring entity on the GeM portal or CPPP, ensuring valid Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) and organizational credentials are uploaded to initiate the electronic tender publication process.
Conduct a mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical queries from prospective bidders, ensuring all amendments or clarifications are published as corrigenda to maintain transparency and fair competition.
Execute a two-cover system submission where bidders upload technical credentials in the first cover and financial BoQ in the second, ensuring no price disclosure occurs during technical evaluation.
Perform a rigorous technical evaluation followed by the opening of the commercial BoQ for technically qualified bidders, ensuring the L1 bidder is identified based on the lowest total cost.
Issue the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful bidder, followed by the signing of the Service Level Agreement (SLA) to formalize the contractual obligations and commencement dates.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Iiitb Graduate Programme in Applied AI and Agentic AI 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 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 executing at least one similar project in AI/ML training or educational services for a reputed academic or government institution 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 | MSME and DPIIT-recognized startups are eligible for exemptions from EMD and prior turnover/experience criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, subject to submission of valid Udyam or DIPP certificates. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The contract valuation for the IIITB Graduate Programme in Applied AI and Agentic AI must be determined via a detailed cost estimate based on market benchmarks. In alignment 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 total contract value is required post-award to safeguard against non-performance. While tender document fees are generally waived on GeM, any offline procurement must adhere to standard nominal charges. 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 collectively ensure financial discipline, mitigate procurement risks, and protect the procuring entity against potential service delivery failures or timeline slippages.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
The contract shall be governed by the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with disputes settled in Bengaluru jurisdiction. Payments will be released based on predefined milestones linked to successful delivery of training modules. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of six months post-completion ensures quality assurance. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to ensure transparency and prevent corrupt practices. All bidders must adhere to the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, ensuring that the procurement process remains compliant with public interest, fiscal prudence, and the specific academic requirements of the IIITB AI programme.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Iiitb Graduate Programme in Applied
Unless explicitly stated in the tender document, JVs are generally discouraged to ensure single-point accountability, though sub-contracting specific technical components may be permitted with prior approval.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in the format prescribed in the tender document, remaining valid for 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.
The standard bid validity period is 90 to 120 days from the date of technical bid opening, during which the bidder cannot withdraw or modify their offer.
No, this is typically a fixed-price contract. Price variation is generally not entertained unless the contract duration exceeds 18 months and involves highly volatile raw material costs.
Technical evaluation is based on a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Least Cost Selection (LCS) method, where bidders are scored on expertise, faculty profile, and methodology.
No, MSMEs are typically only exempted from EMD. The PBG is a mandatory security deposit to ensure contract performance and is not exempted under GFR 2017.