Iimkashipur Director Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Iimkashipur for the post of Director. 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), MBA / PGDM, 10th / Matriculation (High School). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
Written Examination -> Skill / Trade Test -> Personal Interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Director | 1 | Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 | 2026-08-14 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-08-14 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Iimkashipur (Tender: General | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Iimkashipur (Tender: General | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Registration on the Central Public Procurement Portal or GeM platform using valid Digital Signature Certificates to obtain necessary procurement tokens for secure document upload and bid participation.
Conducting a mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical queries from prospective recruitment agencies, ensuring absolute clarity on the scope of work and evaluation parameters before final submission.
Submission of a two-cover system bid comprising a technical proposal detailing the search methodology and a separate financial BoQ, ensuring no price disclosure within the technical documentation.
Opening of commercial BoQ financial bids only for those agencies that successfully qualify the technical evaluation stage, maintaining strict adherence to the GFR 2017 procurement guidelines.
Issuance of the formal Letter of Award to the L1 bidder after successful price negotiation and verification of performance security, marking the commencement of the recruitment contract.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Iimkashipur Director 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 agency must provide proof of executing at least three similar executive search or leadership recruitment projects for premier educational institutions or central government autonomous bodies in the last five years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory submission of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI registrations, and a valid Labor License, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements as per Indian labor and tax laws. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Exemption from EMD submission for MSMEs and Startups is applicable under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, provided they submit a valid Udyam Registration Certificate and relevant supporting documentation. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement for IIM Kashipur Director recruitment services involves high-stakes executive search consultancy. Given the sensitive nature, the estimated contract value must be calculated based on professional fee benchmarks. An EMD of 2% of the estimated value is mandatory per GFR 2017 to ensure bidder seriousness, though MSMEs may be exempted under Rule 170. A Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) of 3-5% of the contract value is required from the successful bidder to secure performance throughout the engagement. Tender document fees are generally waived on GeM, but if offline, they must be non-refundable. The Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is strictly set at 0.5% per week of delay, capped at 10% of the total contract value, ensuring timely delivery of the recruitment mandate. Financial bids must be submitted via BoQ, ensuring transparency and adherence to the GFR-mandated cost-reasonableness assessment before final award.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
The contract shall be governed by the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with disputes settled in the jurisdiction of Kashipur. Billing will follow a milestone-based approach linked to the successful onboarding of the Director. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of six months applies to the recruitment process, ensuring the agency remains accountable for candidate vetting. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for this high-value procurement to ensure transparency and prevent corrupt practices. All service delivery must strictly adhere to the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, ensuring that the procurement process remains fair, competitive, and compliant with institutional governance standards.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Iimkashipur Director Recruitment
Joint Ventures are generally discouraged unless specifically mentioned in the NIT; however, a consortium may participate if the lead partner meets 60% of the technical criteria.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, strictly following the format provided in the tender document, valid for 45 days beyond bid validity.
The standard bid validity period is 120 days from the date of technical bid opening, during which the bidder cannot withdraw or modify their offer.
No, the contract is based on a fixed-price model. No price variation or escalation is permitted during the currency of the contract period.
Technical evaluation is based on a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Least Cost Selection (LCS) method, with specific weightage assigned to experience, methodology, and team expertise.
Yes, MSMEs exempted from EMD must submit a signed Bid Securing Declaration form, agreeing to be suspended from bidding if they withdraw their offer during the validity period.