Iimranchi Senior Research Fellow For Drdo Projects - Iim Ranchi Skip T Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Iimranchi for the post of Senior Research Fellow For Drdo Projects - Iim Ranchi Skip T. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | OBC | SC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Essential Educational Qualification
Ph.D / Doctorate, M.Tech / M.E, 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
Physical Endurance Test (PET/PST).
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 20 | Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 | 2026-08-14 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 1 | Rs. 15,000 | 2026-08-14 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 20 | Rs. 1,59,10 | 2026-08-14 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 2026 | Rs. 1,59,10 | 2026-09-30 |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Register the entity on the GeM portal using a valid DSC and ensure all organizational credentials are verified to participate in the IIM Ranchi tender for DRDO research project staffing.
Attend the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to address technical queries regarding SRF qualifications, project deliverables, and scope of work to ensure complete alignment with the institute's research requirements.
Submit the two-cover bid consisting of a technical proposal detailing candidate profiles and a separate financial BoQ, ensuring all documents are digitally signed and uploaded before the specified deadline.
Participate in the commercial BoQ financial opening process where the L1 bidder is determined based on the lowest evaluated price, subject to meeting all technical and statutory eligibility criteria.
Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) from IIM Ranchi, followed by the submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and signing of the formal contract agreement to initiate the project.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Iimranchi Senior Research Fellow For Drdo Projects - Iim Ranchi Skip T 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 research-based manpower supply or project management contract for a Central Government or DRDO-affiliated institution in the last five years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory submission of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and a valid Labor License under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act is required for all bidders. |
| Statutory Benchmark | MSMEs and Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover/experience requirements under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, provided they submit valid Udyam or DPIIT registration certificates. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The contract valuation for the IIM Ranchi SRF project must be derived from the approved DRDO project budget, ensuring alignment with DST/DRDO fellowship norms. As per GFR 2017, an EMD of 2% of the estimated value is mandatory to ensure bid seriousness, though MSMEs registered with Udyam 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 non-performance. Tender document fees are generally waived on GeM, but if offline, they remain non-refundable. 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 ensure financial discipline, mitigate procurement risks, and protect the institute’s interests while maintaining compliance with the General Financial Rules and CVC guidelines for research-based service contracts.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
The contract shall be governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) of IIM Ranchi, incorporating an Integrity Pact for transparency. Dispute resolution shall be conducted through the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue in Ranchi. Payments will be processed on a milestone basis upon verification of research deliverables. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of six months applies to administrative services. The contractor must ensure strict adherence to statutory labor laws, and any breach of contract terms will lead to the forfeiture of the PBG and potential blacklisting as per the prevailing public procurement guidelines.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Iimranchi Senior Research Fellow Fo
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Generally, JVs are not permitted for service-based manpower contracts unless explicitly stated in the tender document to ensure accountability.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in the format prescribed in the tender document, valid for 45 days beyond the final bid validity.
The standard bid validity period is 90 to 120 days from the date of technical bid opening, as per GFR 2017 guidelines.
No, the fellowship amount is fixed as per DRDO/DST guidelines; price variation is only applicable if statutory taxes or government-mandated minimum wages are revised.
Technical evaluation is based on a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) or Least Cost Selection (LCS) method, assessing experience, candidate credentials, and past performance.
No, MSME exemptions under Rule 170 are only applicable if the bidder provides a valid Udyam Registration Certificate uploaded on the GeM portal during the bidding process.