Pre-Qualification Criteria
DDU-GKY 2.0 Goa EOI 2026–28 for Captive Employers
The Department of Rural Development, Government of Goa, under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY 2.0), has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the empanelment of eligible Captive Employers for implementation of skill development and placement-linked projects in the State of Goa for FY 2026–28.
The programme is focused on demand-driven skilling, industry alignment, sustainable placement outcomes, and employment generation for rural youth. The objective is to train and place 1,800 rural candidates in market-relevant job roles across high-growth sectors.
Key Tender / EOI Details
| Particulars |
Details |
| Name of EOI |
Expression of Interest – Captive Employers under DDU-GKY 2.0 |
| Scheme |
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY 2.0) |
| Department |
Department of Rural Development, Government of Goa |
| State / Coverage |
State of Goa |
| Financial Year / Project Period |
FY 2026–28 |
| File No. |
DRDA-N/DDU-GKY 2.0/60/2026-27/47 |
| EOI Date / Publishing Date |
13 May 2026 |
| Total Target |
1,800 candidates |
| Category |
Captive Employer |
| Estimated Cost |
Not mentioned in the document |
| Tender Fee |
Not mentioned |
| EMD |
Not mentioned |
| Submission Mode |
Not clearly mentioned; query submission is through email |
| Query Deadline |
Up to 5:00 PM on or before 30 May 2026 |
| Pre-Bid Meeting |
Not mentioned |
| Closing Date |
Not specifically mentioned for proposal submission |
| Opening Date |
Not mentioned |
Scope of Work
The selected / empanelled Captive Employer will be responsible for implementing DDU-GKY 2.0 skill training and placement projects in Goa. The broad scope includes:
- Training rural youth in market-relevant job roles.
- Ensuring placement-linked outcomes as per DDU-GKY 2.0 norms.
- Providing employment opportunities to trained candidates.
- Delivering training through eligible and compliant training centres.
- Following DDU-GKY Guidelines, SOPs, notifications, and directions issued by the Ministry of Rural Development and DDU-GKY Goa.
- Supporting inclusive growth by meeting category-wise training targets.
- Ensuring batch-wise implementation and funding compliance as per applicable norms.
Project Size and Period
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Category
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Eligibility
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Project Size & Period
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A
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Captive Employer
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Maximum project target of 1,800 candidates or 40% of the human resource of the captive employer registered with ESIC or PF, whichever is lower. Project period will be as per MoRD instructions from time to time. Funding will be batch-wise.
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Eligibility Criteria
To apply under this EOI, the applicant entity should meet the following eligibility requirements:
- The entity should have been in existence for the past three years.
- Should have valid EPFO / ESIC / Factory Registration Number.
- Should have valid TIN / TAN / GST Number.
- Should have a valid bank account linked with Aadhaar / PAN.
- Should have minimum turnover of ₹25 crore.
- Should have positive net worth in at least two of the last three financial years.
- Should have minimum two years of training experience.
- Should have an existing training centre as per the norms of the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) and industry-specified infrastructure.
- Should have provided employment to 500 or more jobs in its own or subsidiary agencies / companies during the last three years from the date of application.
- Manpower-supplying companies are not eligible.
Financial Criteria
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Requirement
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Details
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Minimum Average Annual Turnover
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₹25 crore
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Net Worth Requirement
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Positive net worth in at least two of the last three financial years
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Minimum Experience
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Minimum 2 years of training experience
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Employment Capacity
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Provided employment to 500 or more jobs in own or subsidiary agencies / companies during the last 3 years
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Estimated Cost
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Not mentioned
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Category-Wise Training Target Requirements
Projects under DDU-GKY 2.0 Goa must comply with the following minimum sub-category training targets:
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Category
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Minimum Percentage of Overall Target
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Scheduled Caste
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2%
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Scheduled Tribe
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11%
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Others
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87%
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Women
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33%
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Persons with Disability (PWD)
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5%
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Tender Fee, EMD and Exemption Details
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Requirement
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Details
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Tender Fee Required
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Not mentioned
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EMD Required
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Not mentioned
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Mode of EMD
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Not mentioned
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EMD Exemption
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Not mentioned
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EMD Exemption Available
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Not specified in the document
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Submission Guidelines
The document does not clearly specify the complete proposal submission mode, physical submission address, online portal, or bid opening process. However, it states that queries may be submitted through email.
Queries may be sent to:
- teamleadstsagsrlm@gmail.com
- cooddugky2025@gmail.com
- pdn-drda.goa@nic.in
The last date for submitting queries is 5:00 PM on or before 30 May 2026.
Important Dates
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Event
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Date / Time
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EOI Publishing / Document Date
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13 May 2026
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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Not mentioned
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Last Date for Queries
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30 May 2026 up to 5:00 PM
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Proposal Submission Closing Date
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Not mentioned
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Opening Date
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Not mentioned
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General Terms and Conditions
This EOI is not a tender and does not guarantee award of project.
- Final approval will be subject to appraisal as per DDU-GKY 2.0 norms.
- The Department may modify targets, sectors, or conditions.
- The Department reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal without assigning reasons.
- Agencies must strictly follow DDU-GKY Guidelines, SOPs, notifications, orders, and updates issued by MoRD and DDU-GKY Goa.
- Negative feedback or poor performance with any competent authority may lead to rejection or termination at any stage, including after empanelment.
Document Checklist
Applicants should keep the following documents ready for participation / empanelment under this EOI:
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S. No.
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Document / Information Required
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1
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Company / entity registration certificate showing existence for the past 3 years
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2
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Valid EPFO registration certificate
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3
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Valid ESIC registration certificate
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4
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Factory registration certificate, if applicable
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5
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Valid TIN / TAN / GST registration certificate
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6
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PAN details
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7
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Aadhaar-linked / PAN-linked bank account proof
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8
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Audited financial statements for the last 3 financial years
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9
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Turnover certificate confirming minimum turnover of ₹25 crore
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10
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Net worth certificate showing positive net worth in at least 2 of the last 3 financial years
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11
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Proof of minimum 2 years of training experience
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12
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Details of existing training centre infrastructure
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13
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NSQF-aligned training centre compliance documents
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14
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Proof of employment provided to 500 or more persons in own or subsidiary companies during the last 3 years
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15
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Details of subsidiary agencies / companies, if applicable
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16
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Proposed training sectors / job roles
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17
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Placement and post-placement support plan
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18
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Category-wise target compliance plan for SC, ST, Women, PWD and Others
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19
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Declaration that the applicant is not a manpower-supplying company
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20
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Any other documents required under DDU-GKY 2.0 guidelines and appraisal process
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Summary Table of Required Details
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Requirement
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Details
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Minimum Average Annual Turnover
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₹25 crore
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Net Worth Requirement
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Positive net worth in at least 2 of the last 3 financial years
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Minimum Experience
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Minimum 2 years of training experience
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Submission Mode
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Not clearly mentioned; queries accepted by email
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EMD Exemption
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Not mentioned
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Tender Fee Required
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Not mentioned
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Mode of EMD
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Not mentioned
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Estimated Cost
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Not mentioned
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