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), MBBS / Medical Degree, Post Graduate (Master's Degree), Graduate (Bachelor's Degree). 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 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| 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
The bidder must obtain a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and register on the CPPP or GeM portal to access tender documents, upload credentials, and participate in the electronic bidding process.
A pre-bid meeting will be conducted to address technical queries and clarify scope requirements, with all amendments or clarifications subsequently published as corrigenda on the procurement portal for transparency.
Bidders shall submit a two-cover system comprising the technical bid, containing credentials and methodology, and the financial bid, submitted separately to ensure objective evaluation of technical competence before price consideration.
Following technical evaluation, the financial bids (BoQ) of only the technically qualified bidders will be opened, and the L1 bidder will be identified based on the lowest evaluated price.
The procuring entity will issue a formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful bidder, requiring formal acceptance and the submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee before the contract execution.
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 | 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 successfully executing at least three similar high-level executive search or recruitment projects for premier academic or research institutions within the last five years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory submission of valid GSTIN registration, PAN card, EPF and ESI registration certificates, and a valid Labor License as per the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act. |
| Statutory Benchmark | In accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs, registered MSMEs and Startups are exempted from EMD submission upon providing valid Udyam or DPIIT registration certificates. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement for the IISc Director recruitment consultancy requires a robust financial framework aligned with GFR 2017. The estimated contract value must be derived from market benchmarking for executive search services. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2% of the estimated value is mandatory to ensure bidder seriousness, though MSMEs may be exempted per Rule 170. Upon selection, the successful bidder must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3% to 5% of the contract value, valid until 60 days beyond the contract expiry. A non-refundable tender fee is typically waived on GeM, but if offline, it must be submitted via Demand Draft. Liquidated Damages (LD) are strictly capped at 0.5% per week of the delayed milestone value, with a maximum ceiling of 10% of the total contract value, ensuring accountability for timeline slippages in the high-stakes recruitment process.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
The contract shall be governed by the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with disputes settled in Bengaluru. Payments will be structured against predefined milestones linked to recruitment stages. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) of 12 months applies to the quality of the search process. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for high-value contracts to ensure transparency and prevent corrupt practices. All services must comply with GFR 2017 guidelines, ensuring that the recruitment process remains fair, competitive, and transparent, with strict adherence to the scope of work and service level agreements defined in the General Conditions of Contract.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Iisc Director Recruitment
Joint Ventures are generally discouraged unless explicitly stated in the tender document; however, consortiums may be allowed if the lead partner meets the primary technical and financial criteria.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, strictly following the format provided in the tender document, and must remain valid for 45 days beyond the final bid validity.
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. Bidders are expected to account for all statutory taxes and operational costs in their financial proposal.
Technical evaluation is based on a weighted scoring system covering firm experience, methodology, team expertise, and past performance, requiring a minimum threshold score to qualify for financial opening.
Yes, the procurement adheres to the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order, 2017, providing purchase preference to Class-I and Class-II local suppliers.