Government eMarketplace (GeM) has released a vacancy circular inviting applications for the position of Director on a deputation basis. GeM, operating under the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, is seeking experienced professionals from organized Group A services of the Government of India. The role involves leading category management, reviewing business rules, managing contracts, and fostering integration with various partner portals. Candidates should possess a minimum of 6 years of government service and relevant experience in public procurement. Applications, along with necessary documents, must reach GeM by October 22nd, 2025. The detailed job description, eligibility criteria, and application proforma are provided in Annexure-I and Annexure-II respectively.
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No. GEM/HR/RECRUITMENT-DIR/2/2025
भारत सरकार / Government of India
वाणिज्य और उद्द्योग मंत्रालय / Ministry of Commerce & Industry
वाणिज्य विभाग / Department of Commerce
गवर्न्मेट इमार्केटप्लेस / Government eMarketplace (GeM)
3^{rd } Floor, Tower-2, B-Wing, Jeevan Bharti Building
Connaught Circus, New Delhi -110 001
Dated: \quad 23^{rd } September 2025
VACANCY CIRCULAR
Subject: Filling up the post of Director in Government eMarketplace (GeM) on Deputation Basis
Government eMarketplace (GeM) is a Section 8, not for Profit Company, under the administrative control of the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. As a National Public Procurement Portal, GeM provides an end-to-end online Marketplace for Central and State Government Ministries / Departments, Central & State Public Undertakings (CPSUs & SPSUs), Autonomous institutions and Local bodies for procurement of goods & services in a transparent and efficient manner. GeM offers a digitally enabled, challenging work environment for dynamic Government officers.
- Government eMarketplace (GeM) invites applications for the position of Director to be filled on deputation basis.
- The job description of the post, details regarding period of deputation and other details are given in Annexure-I. The deputation shall be under Foreign Service terms and conditions.
- Applications of interested candidates may kindly be forwarded to GeM in the proforma at Annexure-II. The applications along with NOC of the competent authority, should reach GeM at the email manager-ta@gem.gov.in on or before 22^{nd } October 2025.
Job Description for the post of Director in Government eMarketplace (GeM)
| Mode of deployment | Eligibility | Job Profile | Benefits/ allowances admissible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputation through search cum selection process | For Deputation through search cum selection: Officers from any of the Organized Group A services of Govt. of India working on Regular / Non- Functional basis in Level 11 with minimum total experience of 6 years in Government Service or Level 12 with minimum total experience of 9 years in Government Service. Minimum cumulative 3 years’ experience of handling Public Procurement related activities such as (i) Tendering and bid process management and/or (ii) Contract management and monitoring and/or (iii) Compliance with public procurement regulations and guidelines and/or (iv) E-procurement and GeM platform operations and/or (v) Vendor management, evaluation, and performance monitoring and/or (vi) Legal and policy aspects related to government procurement is a mandatory eligibility requirement. |
The Job profile includes working in a dynamic and business-oriented work environment involving working with employees from Government and Private Sector: The indicative list of responsibilities is as under from which CEO (GeM) may assign any or all of the responsibilities: (i) To work as Category Owner for a group of Products and / or Services, monitoring and managing the entire spectrum of activities related to such categories staring from creation of category specifications framework till maintenance of market health of such categories. (ii) Management & review of Business Rules of GeM from time to time and updating the Business Rules, process flow etc., to comply with latest Govt. guidelines. (iii) Management & review of the contracts, working and performance of various agencies / service providers engaged by GeM for handling operations related to satisfactory working of GeM Portal. (iv) Handling of Public Grievances, RTI, Parliament Questions etc. (v) Monitoring, guiding and supervising GeM Portal integrations with various partner portals such as UIADAI, Udyog Aadhar, Income Tax, ERPs, Procurement portals and ERPs/ SAP etc of buyer organizations, Central Public Sector Enterprises etc. (vi) Working as Nodal Officers / SPOC for various State Govt., Central Ministries, Central Public Sector Enterprises etc. for GeM Business Development, accelerating the onboarding of Buyers and monitoring compliance by them of the orders issued by Govt. from time to |
The benefits / allowances admissible shall be as per GeM HR Manual. |
| Age – Maximum 55 years as on the last date for receipt of application mentioned on the advertisement. Note: (i) All appointees shall be deemed to be Public Servants for the purpose of the CCS (Conduct) Rules and such other Statutes as notified by the Government from time to time. (ii) The crucial date for determining the eligibility will be the last date of receipt of applications. Deputation Tenure: Normal deputation tenure shall be 7 years which may be extended for 2 more years for deserving candidates at the sole discretion of CEO (GeM). One additional year (total 10 years) may be allowed as deputation tenure at the sole discretion of CEO, GeM. The extensions of deputation periods will be subject to fulfilment of willingness and vigilance clearance of officers and NOC of the lending authority. |
time. Managing G2G relationships for GeM including drafting of all related communication and driving resolution of any issues that may arise. (vii) Engaging with various Ministries and Departments to ensure compliance of the relevant Procurement Guidelines, rules etc. notified by Ministries such as DPIIT, MSME etc. (viii) Handling of Post Contract managements on GeM, Incident Management and monitoring of Payment delays. (ix) Handling of Policy matters, Terms and Conditions, Legal Framework on GeM, Legal and Contract Management (GTC, MSME, Make In India etc.). (x) Monitoring preparation of BRDs for refining various processes on GeM, guiding the MSP and PMU on proper implementation of BRDs etc. (xi) Monitoring of Customer Relationship Management including walk in helpdesk, Helpdesk performance and escalations Sahyog, Grievance handling and dispute resolution. (xii) Prepare notes on vigilance matters independently and should also be able to conduct inquiries/investigations and prepare reports, wherever required. (xiii) To assist GeM Advanced analytics task force in various use cases related to anomaly detection in procurement cases. (xiv) Finance related matters and financial activities of the organization (xv) Any other responsibility as assigned by the competent authority from time to time. |
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Application for Deputation in Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for the Position of Director
- Post Applied For:
Director
- Personal Details:
- Name (in full):
- Father’s Name:
- Gender: Male / Female / Transgender:
Nationality:
- Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy):
- Age as on date of application:
- Marital Status:
- Organized Group ‘A’ Service to which belong:
- Contact Information:
- Address for Correspondence:
Phone Numbers:
- Office:
- Residence:
- Email ID:
- Academic & Professional Qualifications:
| _passing” style=”text-align:left;”>Year of | Exam/Degree | Remarks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
- Experience Details:
- Total Experience (in years and months):
- Experience in Public Procurement (in years and months):
- Employment History (in chronological order):
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Relevant Training Programs Attended:
- [List of training programs]
- Special Achievements:
- [Details of any special achievements]
- Current Position Details:
- Designation:
- Date from which held:
- Scale of Pay (Pay Level):
- Present Pay Drawn:
- Status of Current Post: Regular / Tenure / Deputation /
Temporary / Permanent / Officiating / Ad-hoc
(Please specify and mention since when)
- If on Deputation, provide additional details:
- Details of Regular Post Held:
- Scale of Pay:
- Since When Held:
- Period of Deputation/Contract:
- Name of Parent Office/Organization:
- Present Employment Details:
- Working Under:
- Central Government
- State Government
- PSU
- Autonomous Body
- Other (Please specify)
- Remarks:
- Research Publications, Reports, and Special Projects:
- Awards/Scholarships/Official Appreciation:
- Affiliations with Professional Bodies/Institutions/Societies:
- Any Other Information:
- Willingness to Work in Delhi:
- Yes / No
- Acquaintance with GeM Personnel:
- Do you know anyone in Government e-Marketplace (GeM)?
- Yes / No
- If Yes, please provide the Name & Designation of the GeM Officer:
Declaration:
I hereby solemnly declare and undertake that all information furnished by me is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I undertake that, if at any stage of selection or even after selection, any of the information furnished by me is found to be false, incorrect, or misleading, then my candidature/appointment/services will stand cancelled/terminated without assigning any reasons thereof.
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