Iimshillong Director Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Iimshillong 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, M.Tech / M.E, B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), MBA / PGDM, 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
Physical Endurance Test (PET/PST).
Frequently Asked Questions
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Iimshillong (Tender: General | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Procuring entity initiates the process by registering the tender on the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) or GeM, ensuring digital signature certificates are utilized for secure document uploading and authentication.
A pre-bid clarification meeting is conducted to address technical queries from prospective bidders, ensuring transparency and providing necessary amendments or clarifications to the tender document before the final submission deadline.
Bidders submit a two-cover system comprising a technical bid detailing methodology and credentials, and a separate financial bid, ensuring that technical and financial documents remain strictly segregated for evaluation purposes.
The technical committee evaluates bids based on pre-defined criteria; subsequently, the commercial BoQ of technically qualified bidders is opened to determine the lowest responsive bidder (L1) for the contract.
Upon successful financial evaluation and approval by the competent authority, the Letter of Award (LoA) is issued to the successful bidder, formalizing the contractual engagement for the recruitment services.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Iimshillong 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 percent of the estimated contract value over the preceding three financial years, supported by audited balance sheets. |
| Statutory Benchmark | The bidder must provide proof of executing at least three similar executive search or recruitment projects for premier educational or government institutions within the last five years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | The firm must possess valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and a valid Labor License, ensuring full compliance with prevailing Indian labor and tax laws. |
| Statutory Benchmark | MSMEs and Startups are eligible for relaxation in prior experience and turnover requirements as per Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to submission of valid certificates. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement for IIM Shillong Director recruitment services requires a robust financial framework aligned with GFR 2017. The contract valuation must be estimated based on market benchmarks for executive search firms. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated value is mandatory to ensure bidder seriousness, though MSMEs may be exempted per Rule 170. A Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) of 3 to 5 percent of the contract value is required from the successful bidder to ensure service delivery standards. The tender document fee remains non-refundable to cover administrative processing costs. Furthermore, the contract must incorporate a Liquidated Damages (LD) clause, stipulating a deduction of 0.5 percent per week of delay, capped at 10 percent of the total contract value, to mitigate risks associated with recruitment timelines and ensure adherence to the project schedule.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
The contract shall be governed by the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with disputes settled through sole arbitration in Shillong. Payments will be linked to specific milestones, such as the submission of the long-list and short-list of candidates. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) will apply to ensure the quality of the recruitment process. An Integrity Pact must be signed by the bidder to ensure transparency and prevent corrupt practices throughout the procurement lifecycle. All contractual obligations must strictly adhere to the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017 to maintain audit compliance and institutional accountability.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Iimshillong Director Recruitment
Joint Ventures are generally discouraged unless specifically permitted in the tender document; bidders should verify the eligibility clause regarding consortiums before submission.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be submitted in the format provided in the tender document, issued by a scheduled commercial bank, and valid for 45 days beyond the bid validity period.
The standard bid validity period is 120 days from the date of technical bid opening, during which the bidder cannot withdraw or alter their offer.
No, the contract is based on a fixed-price model; bidders are expected to account for all potential cost escalations within their quoted rates.
Technical evaluation is based on a weighted scoring system covering firm experience, methodology, team expertise, and past performance, with a minimum qualifying threshold.
No, the tender document fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the technical or financial evaluation process.