Iimamritsar Of Academic Associate - Trainee Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Iimamritsar for the post of Academic Associate - Trainee. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), MBBS / Medical Degree, MBA / PGDM, Post Graduate (Master's Degree), Graduate (Bachelor's Degree). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
Written Examination -> Skill / Typing / Trade Test -> Personal Interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2024-09-06 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Deputy Manager | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2024-12-31 |
| Email Mobile | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Iimamritsar (Tender: General | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Iimamritsar (Tender: General | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Iimamritsar (Tender: General | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Iimamritsar (Tender: General | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Register the entity on the GeM portal using a valid DSC, ensuring all organizational credentials and mandatory documentation are uploaded to generate a unique token for participation in the tender.
Attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting to seek clarifications on the scope of work, recruitment timelines, and technical specifications, ensuring all queries are documented and addressed via formal corrigendum.
Submit the two-cover bid comprising the technical proposal, including credentials and experience, and the financial BoQ, ensuring all documents are digitally signed and uploaded before the specified deadline.
Participate in the technical evaluation process where the committee assesses eligibility; qualified bidders then proceed to the commercial BoQ opening, where the L1 bidder is identified based on price.
Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) from IIM Amritsar, followed by the submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and the signing of the formal contract agreement to commence services.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Iimamritsar Of Academic Associate - Trainee 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 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, supported by audited balance sheets. |
| Statutory Benchmark | The bidder must have successfully executed at least one similar project involving recruitment or human resource services for academic or government institutions within 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 | Eligible MSMEs and Startups are exempt from EMD requirements under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, provided they submit valid Udyam Registration certificates. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement for Academic Associate Trainee recruitment at IIM Amritsar necessitates a robust financial framework aligned with GFR 2017. The estimated contract value must be derived from market benchmarking to ensure cost-efficiency. An EMD of 2% of the estimated value is mandatory to ensure bidder seriousness, though MSMEs are exempt under Rule 170. A Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) of 3-5% of the contract value is required from the successful bidder to safeguard against performance failure. Tender document fees are generally waived on GeM, promoting 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, ensuring timely delivery of recruitment services. These parameters collectively mitigate financial risk, ensure accountability, and maintain fiscal discipline throughout the contract lifecycle, adhering to the standard procurement manual for services.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
The contract adheres to the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, incorporating a strict Integrity Pact to ensure transparency. Dispute resolution shall be governed by the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue fixed at Amritsar. Billing is milestone-based, linked to the successful completion of recruitment phases. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of six months applies to the quality of candidates provided. All services must comply with statutory labor laws, and the contractor remains liable for any non-compliance. The contract ensures IIM Amritsar retains the right to terminate for default, ensuring high-quality service delivery throughout the engagement.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Iimamritsar Of Academic Associate -
Joint Ventures are generally not permitted unless explicitly stated in the tender document; bidders must participate as a single legal entity.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in the specific format provided in the tender document, valid for 45 days beyond the bid validity.
The bid validity period is typically 90 to 120 days from the date of the technical bid opening, as specified in the tender document.
No, this is a fixed-price contract; the quoted rates shall remain firm throughout the contract duration, including any extensions, unless otherwise specified.
Technical evaluation is based on a scoring matrix considering past experience, team expertise, and methodology, with a minimum qualifying threshold required to proceed to financial opening.
No, while MSMEs are exempt from EMD, they are generally required to submit the Performance Bank Guarantee to ensure contract performance.