Key Tender / EOI Details

Important Note: The key dates table mentions 27.05.2026 as the last date for online application, while the final paragraph of the document mentions 25.05.2026. Applicants should verify the final deadline on the official ERP portal and preferably submit before the earlier date.

Scope of Work

The selected PIAs will be responsible for implementing skill training and placement activities under DDU-GKY 2.0 in Arunachal Pradesh. The broad scope includes:

1. Mobilisation of eligible rural youth under DDU-GKY 2.0.
2. Skill training as per approved Qualification Packs and National Skill Qualification Framework requirements.
3. Establishment or operation of training centres within Arunachal Pradesh.
4. Training delivery for a minimum duration of 3 months / 90 days, covering 576 hours.
5. Domain training of 396 hours and non-domain training of 180 hours.
6. Assessment, certification, placement, and post-placement support.
7. Ensuring target distribution compliance:
8. Completion of training targets by 31 December 2027.
9. Completion of placement by 31 March 2028.

Pre-Qualification / Eligibility Criteria

To apply under this EOI, the applicant PIA should meet the following eligibility conditions:

1. The applicant must have a valid Fresh Permanent Registration Number (PRN) issued by the Ministry of Rural Development for DDU-GKY 2.0.
2. The applicant must be registered under one of the following:
   1. Indian Trust Acts
   2. State Society Registration Act
   3. State Cooperative Societies Act
   4. Multi-State Cooperative Act
   5. Companies Act, 2013
   6. Limited Liability Partnerships Act, 2008
   7. SHGs and federations such as Cluster Level Federations or Block Level Federations
3. Government and semi-government organisations at state or national level are eligible.
4. NGOs must be registered with the NITI Aayog Darpan Portal.
5. The organisation must be more than 3 years old at the time of application, except recognised start-ups.
6. Captive Employer projects must first be empanelled as per MoRD notification requirements.

Eligible Categories of PIAs

Ineligible Entities

The following entities are not eligible to apply:

1. Existing PIAs with ongoing recovery proceedings under DDU-GKY.
2. PIAs unable to place at least 50% of trained candidates under DDU-GKY.
3. Agencies having key managerial personnel associated with defaulting PIAs.
4. Sister concerns or subsidiaries of organisations against whom recovery action has been initiated.
5. Agencies having directors involved in earlier defaulting DDU-GKY agencies.
6. Agencies blacklisted by the Government.
7. Consortiums or sub-contracting arrangements.

Financial Criteria, Tender Fee and EMD

Fee Payment Details

Appraisal and Selection Process

The appraisal of DDU-GKY projects will be conducted only through the IT platform provided by the Ministry of Rural Development. Applicants should not submit hard copies, soft copies, or additional documents directly to ArSRLM.

1. Online application submission through the ERP portal.
2. Initial Screening after payment of the prescribed application fee.
3. Qualitative Appraisal for agencies clearing the initial screening.
4. Recommendation to the Project Approval Committee, subject to minimum qualifying marks.
5. Final approval by the State Project Approval Committee (SPAC).

Submission Guidelines

Applicants must submit their proposal through the integrated ERP portal:

1. Read DDU-GKY 2.0 Guidelines, SOPs, and MoRD notifications before applying.
2. Conduct self-assessment for readiness and compliance.
3. Upload clear and legible documents.
4. Scanned copies should preferably be of original documents, not photocopies.
5. Each uploaded document should be under 5 MB.
6. Once documents are uploaded and submitted, they cannot be changed.
7. Standard templates should be used wherever applicable.
8. Financial, legal, and statutory documents must follow prescribed formats.
9. Applications without payment or with insufficient appraisal fee will be rejected.

Document Checklist

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before submission:

Important Deadlines

Contact Details for Clarification