MAHAJYOTI | EOI for Skill Development Training: Empanelment of Agencies for OBC/VJNT/SBC Youth in Maharashtra 2026

Key Information at a Glance

Introduction

The Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Research & Training Institute (MAHAJYOTI), an autonomous institute under the Government of Maharashtra, has released this EOI for the Empanelment of Agencies for skill development training. This initiative targets youth from Other Backward Class (OBC), Vimukt Jati and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT), and Special Backward Class (SBC) in the state. MAHAJYOTI aims to enhance livelihood opportunities by empaneling credible organizations to conduct Short Term Training (STT), Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDP), and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Objective

The primary objective of this EOI for Skill Development Training is to empanel eligible agencies for monitoring and conducting high-quality, NSQF-aligned skill development programs. The goal is to equip beneficiaries with necessary skills for wage employment or self-employment, thereby promoting their socio-economic development.

Scope of Work for Empaneled Agency

The scope of work for selected agencies includes:

1. Mobilization and Counseling: Conducting ground-level mobilization and providing career counseling to potential trainees at their own cost.
2. Training Delivery: Conducting NSQF-aligned Short Term Training (STT), Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP), and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) using NSDC/SSC-approved curriculum and certified trainers.
3. Assessment and Certification: Ensuring final assessments are conducted by NCVET/MSCVT-recognized agencies.
4. Placement and Tracking: Ensuring a minimum of 75% placement for STT/RPL candidates and facilitating self-employment for EDP candidates, including post-placement tracking for six months.
5. Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining comprehensive records and submitting timely progress reports to MAHAJYOTI.

Eligibility of Training Partners

As per this skill RFP, only the following types of organizations are eligible to apply:

• GoI/GoM Departments
• GoI/GoM Undertakings
• GoI/GoM Companies
• GoI/GoM Educational Institutions
• GoI/GoM Public Private Partnership Companies

Minimum Pre-Qualification Criteria:

• Experience: Must have been providing skill development training for a minimum of five years as of the EOI release date.
• Turnover: Must have a minimum average annual turnover of ₹3 Crores from skill development activities in any three of the last four financial years.
• Net Worth: Must have a positive net worth for the last three financial years.
• Maharashtra Presence: Must have a registered or branch office in Maharashtra and active training operations for at least three years.
• Training Track Record: Must have trained at least 500 candidates in Maharashtra in the last five years.
• Placement Record: Must demonstrate a placement/self-employment rate of at least 60%.
• Legal Compliance: The agency must not be blacklisted by any government body, and its partners/directors must have no criminal cases against them. Joint ventures and consortia are not permitted.

Selection Criteria and Empanelment Procedure

The selection is a two-stage Single Bid System (Technical Bid only).

Stage 1: Technical Evaluation (Part A)
The Technical evaluation is based on:

• Average annual turnover.
• Number of candidates trained in STT, EDP, and RPL in Maharashtra.
• Past placement and self-employment performance.
• Years of experience in Maharashtra.
• Availability of qualified human resources and TOT-certified trainers.
• Active empanelment with government bodies.
• Awards and recognition.

Bidders must secure at least 80% marks in Part A to qualify for the next stage.

Stage 2: Technical Presentation (Part B)
Shortlisted bidders will make a presentation on:

• Approach, methodology, and implementation plan.
• Presence and infrastructure in Maharashtra districts.
• Placement/entrepreneurship strategy and industry linkages.
• Experience in multiple sectors.

Final Empanelment:

• Bidders securing a minimum of 70% marks qualify for the due diligence phase.
• A physical verification of documents, offices, and centers is conducted.
• Final empanelment is based on total marks and due diligence report. The ranking and the final number of agencies empaneled are at the sole discretion of MAHAJYOTI’s Board of Directors.
• An MoU will be signed initially for one year, extendable annually for up to two more years based on performance.

Eligible Beneficiaries

The skill development training is exclusively for the youth of Maharashtra belonging to the target groups:

• OBC: Other Backward Class
• VJNT: Vimukt Jati and Nomadic Tribes
• SBC: Special Backward Class

Total Target, Job Roles, and Duration

• Total Target: The document does not specify a total target number. Work allocation targets will be determined per agency based on their capacity and infrastructure, subject to BOD approval.
• Job Roles/Courses: Training must be for NSQF-aligned courses listed on the Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) and Maharashtra State Skill Development Society (MSSDS) portals. Priority will be given to new-age courses. The selection of sectors and job roles will be based on market demand, infrastructure, and previous experience.
• Duration: Training duration is determined by the NSQF guidelines for the specific job role.

Funding and Payment Conditions

• Funding: The funding will be as per the Common Cost Norms (as amended from time to time) for the specific course category.
• Payment Schedule (for STT): A strict outcome-based payment model is followed in four installments:
  1. 30% upon batch commencement and submission of 7-day biometric attendance.
  2. 30% upon completion of training, certification, and submission of all required documents.
  3. 20% upon achieving 75% placement and providing proof of employment (e.g., salary slips, bank statements) for three months.
  4. 20% upon proof of continuous employment/self-employment for six months.
• Important Conditions:
  • Payments for dropouts are adjusted in the next installment.
  • The second installment is for candidates actually certified.
  • Lodging and boarding costs for residential training are reimbursable for trainees with minimum 80% monthly attendance.

Mode of Submission and Address

• Mode: All bids must be submitted online only on the portal https://mahatenders.gov.in. Bidders require a valid Class III Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
• Address for Submission: (For queries and offline communications)
  The Managing Director,
  Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Research and Training Institute (MAHAJYOTI),
  Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Samajik Nyay Bhavan, MA/15/1, S Ambazari Rd, Vasant Nagar, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440020.

Important Terms and Conditions

• No Subletting/Franchising: Subcontracting, franchising, or using third-party institutions for training delivery is strictly prohibited.
• Bid Validity: The EOI must remain valid for 180 days from the submission date.
• Cancellation/Termination: MAHAJYOTI reserves the right to cancel or terminate the EOI process at any time without assigning any reason.
• Penalty Clause: Significant penalties (monetary fines, recovery of funds, or show cause notices) are applicable for various non-compliances, including delays in batch commencement, poor placement outcomes, fake attendance/enrolments, and substandard training delivery.
• Blacklisting: Agencies found guilty of fraud, financial irregularities, poor performance, or breach of contract can be blacklisted from future participation.
• Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG): The successful bidder is required to submit a Performance Bank Guarantee within 10 working days of the work order issuance.
• Disputes and Arbitration: Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Nagpur.

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