Iiits Higher Study Support Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Iiits for the post of Higher Study Support. 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, B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), MBBS / Medical Degree, MBA / PGDM. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
Physical Endurance Test (PET/PST).
Frequently Asked Questions
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Iiits (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Iiits (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Iiits (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Iiits (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Vendors must register on the GeM portal or CPPP using a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to obtain necessary login credentials for participating in the IIITs tender process.
A pre-bid meeting is conducted to address technical queries and clarify scope requirements, ensuring all prospective bidders have a uniform understanding of the higher study support service deliverables.
Bidders submit a two-cover system comprising a technical bid with credentials and a separate financial BoQ, ensuring that technical qualification precedes the opening of commercial price bids.
The procuring entity evaluates the technical bids for compliance, followed by the opening of the financial BoQ for technically qualified bidders to determine the lowest responsive bidder (L1).
Upon successful financial evaluation and approval by the competent authority, a formal Letter of Award (LoA) is issued to the L1 bidder, initiating the contract signing and mobilization phase.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Iiits Higher Study Support 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 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | The bidder must provide proof of successfully executing similar higher study support or educational consultancy projects for government institutions or premier academic entities in 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 | MSMEs 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 registration certificates. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement valuation for IIITs Higher Study Support must be derived from a realistic market estimate. Per GFR 2017, an EMD of 2 percent of the estimated value is mandatory to ensure bidder seriousness, though MSMEs are exempt under Rule 170. A Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) of 3 to 5 percent of the contract value is required from the successful bidder to secure performance obligations. Tender document fees are generally discouraged on GeM, but if offline, must be non-refundable. The Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is strictly capped at 0.5 percent per week of delay, with a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the total contract value. These parameters ensure financial discipline, mitigate risks of non-performance, and align with standard public procurement practices for professional services, ensuring that the procuring entity is protected against potential delays or service failures during the execution of the higher study support mandate.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
The contract shall be governed by the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017. Disputes arising shall be settled through the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue fixed at the procuring entity's location. Payments are linked to defined milestones based on service delivery reports. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months applies to ensure service quality. For high-value contracts, an Integrity Pact is mandatory to maintain transparency and prevent corrupt practices. All contractors must adhere to strict confidentiality clauses regarding student data and institutional intellectual property throughout the tenure of the engagement.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Iiits Higher Study Support Recruitm
Unless explicitly stated in the tender document, JVs are generally discouraged to ensure single-point accountability, though sub-contracting may be permitted with prior written approval.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, strictly following the format provided in the tender document, and remain valid for 45 days beyond the bid validity period.
The standard bid validity period is 90 to 180 days from the date of technical bid opening, during which the bidder cannot withdraw or modify their offer.
Generally, fixed-price contracts are preferred. PVC is only applicable if the contract duration exceeds 18 months and is linked to specific government-notified indices.
Technical evaluation is based on a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Least Cost Selection (LCS) method, where bidders must score a minimum threshold to qualify for financial opening.
MSMEs are exempt from EMD and turnover criteria, but they must still meet the essential technical competence and statutory compliance requirements to ensure service delivery capability.