Iisc Director Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Iisc for the post of Director. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Essential Educational Qualification
B.Tech / B.E (Engineering). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. Screening / Shortlisting of Applications, 2. Academic / Research Performance Evaluation, 3. Personal Interview & Document Verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2025-12-19 |
| Teaching Assistants | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2023-02-19 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Iisc (Tender: General Governm | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Iisc (Tender: General Governm | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Iisc (Tender: General Governm | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Iisc (Tender: Civil / Constru | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Register the entity on the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) or GeM using a valid Class-III Digital Signature Certificate to ensure secure access to the tender documents and submission portal.
Participate in the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting to seek technical and commercial deviations, ensuring all queries are addressed via formal corrigendum to maintain transparency and fair competition among bidders.
Submit the two-cover bid system comprising the technical proposal, including credentials and methodology, and the financial proposal, ensuring no price details are disclosed within the technical cover to prevent disqualification.
Conduct the commercial BoQ financial opening for technically qualified bidders only, ensuring the lowest responsive bidder (L1) is identified based on the total cost of services inclusive of all applicable taxes.
Issue the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful bidder, followed by the signing of the contract agreement upon submission of the requisite Performance Bank Guarantee and statutory documentation.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Iisc Director Recruitment must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:
| Evaluation Benchmark | Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant |
|---|---|
| Statutory Benchmark | Average annual turnover of the bidder must be at least 30% of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, supported by audited balance sheets. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Bidder must have successfully executed at least three similar executive search or recruitment projects for premier academic or research institutions of national importance in the last five years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Bidder must possess valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and a valid Labor License, ensuring full compliance with the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act. |
| Statutory Benchmark | MSMEs and Startups are eligible for relaxation in prior turnover and experience criteria as per Rule 170 of GFR 2017, provided they submit valid Udyam or DPIIT registration certificates. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement for IISc Director recruitment services involves high-stakes professional consultancy. Given the sensitivity, the estimated contract value must be derived from market benchmarking for executive search firms. An EMD of 2% of the estimated value is mandatory per GFR 2017 Rule 170 to ensure bidder seriousness, unless exempted for MSMEs. A Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) of 3-5% is required from the successful bidder to ensure service delivery standards. Tender document fees are generally waived on GeM, but if offline, must be non-refundable. The Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is strictly capped at 0.5% per week of delay, subject to a maximum of 10% of the total contract value. This structure ensures financial accountability, protects the Institute against non-performance, and aligns with the standard financial prudence mandated for autonomous institutions under the Ministry of Education.
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 Bengaluru. Payments are structured on milestone-based deliverables, specifically upon the submission of the long-list, short-list, and final appointment of the candidate. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of twelve months applies to the recruitment process to ensure candidate retention. Furthermore, an Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to ensure transparency and prevent corrupt practices. All service delivery must adhere to the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, ensuring that the procurement process remains audit-compliant and maintains the highest standards of institutional integrity.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Iisc Director Recruitment
Unless explicitly stated in the tender document, JVs are generally discouraged for professional consultancy services to ensure clear accountability of the lead firm.
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 period.
The standard bid validity period is 180 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. Price variation clauses are typically not entertained for professional recruitment services to ensure budget certainty.
Technical evaluation is based on a weighted scoring system covering firm experience, methodology, team expertise, and past performance, typically requiring a minimum of 70% marks to qualify.
No, while MSMEs may be exempted from EMD, they are generally required to submit the Performance Bank Guarantee to ensure the fulfillment of contract obligations.