UTTARAKHAND SKILL TENDER 2026 | EOI for Empanelment of Project Implementation Agency (PIA) for Employment Linked Skill Training Program (ELSTP) 2026-27

Tender at a Glance

🎯 Introduction & Objective

The Uttarakhand Skill Development Society (UKSDS) has released this Expression of Interest (EOI) to empanel eligible Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) for its Employment Linked Skill Training Programme (ELSTP) for the fiscal year 2026-27. Established to unify and enhance skill development initiatives in the state, UKSDS aims to address youth unemployment by providing employable skills, with a special focus on school dropouts and other marginalized sections of society.

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The primary objective of this empanelment process is to select qualified training partners who can deliver quality, NSQF-aligned training that is directly linked to job placements. The program seeks to promote and strengthen skill development in Uttarakhand by leveraging the capabilities of private and public training providers, ultimately creating a robust ecosystem for employment and entrepreneurship.

📅 Key Dates & Timelines

The EOI process follows a continuous monthly evaluation cycle for the entire FY 2026-27. Here are the key milestones:

• Application Window: Open for FY 2026-27. Applications received each month will be processed as an independent evaluation cycle.
• Proposal Validity Period: 180 days from the date of hard copy receipt by UKSDS.
• Technical Evaluation Period: Ordinarily completed within forty-five (45) days of proposal receipt .

⚖️ EMD & Tender Fee

The EOI document does not specify a tender fee or an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) for submission. However, selected PIAs will be required to furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) equivalent to 3% of the value of the training targets/work order allocated to them. This PBG must be submitted within ten (10) days of issuance of the Work Order and prior to the commencement of training .

📝 Scope of Work

The scope of work for an empaneled PIA is comprehensive and covers the entire lifecycle of a training program :

• Mobilization of Trainees: The PIA is primarily responsible for mobilizing eligible candidates, providing them with counseling about job roles and career progression, and facilitating Aadhaar-based registration.
• Training Centre and Infrastructure: Training must be conducted at dedicated, physically verified centers with infrastructure as per the relevant Qualification Pack (QP). Mandatory requirements include Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS), CCTV surveillance, and compliance with data protection laws like the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
• Training Delivery: Delivery must be based on the Sector Skill Council (SSC) approved Model Curriculum. Each batch must have a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 30 trainees. Franchising or sub-contracting of training is strictly prohibited.
• Trainers: All trainers must hold a valid Training of Trainers (ToT) certification and possess the requisite qualifications and experience as per the QP.
• Assessments & Certification: After training, PIAs must ensure trainees are assessed and certified by NCVET-recognized awarding bodies.
• Placement & Post-Placement Tracking: The PIA must facilitate placements for a minimum of 70% of the certified candidates, ensuring they remain employed for at least three months. The PIA must also comply with UKSDS’s post-placement tracking mechanisms.

✅ Eligibility of Training Partners

Applicants must meet strict pre-qualification criteria to be considered for the Technical Evaluation .

• Legal Entity: The organization must be a valid registered entity (e.g., Private/Government Institution, Company, Firm, Industry Association, MSME, Captive Employer).
• Accreditation: A valid SMART Accreditation and/or SIDH Registration Certificate for FY 2026-27 is mandatory. This requirement is waived for Central/State Government Institutions and Institutions of National Importance.
• Financial Stability: The applicant must have an audited turnover and a positive net worth certificate from a Chartered Accountant for the last three financial years (FY 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26).
• Track Record: A completion certificate from a State Skill Development Mission or NSDC demonstrating training, certification, and a 50% placement record for at least 200 candidates in the previous three financial years is required.
• Clearance & Compliance: A non-blacklisting affidavit from any government department, valid PAN, GST registration, center readiness certificate, and industry tie-ups for placements are mandatory.
• Prohibition on Consortiums: Applications from consortiums or joint ventures are not permitted, except in specific cases with prior approval from UKSDS.

🗂️ Selection & Evaluation Procedure

The selection process is rigorous and multi-staged :

1. Pre-Qualification (Desk Verification): All online applications are verified against the mandatory eligibility criteria.
2. Technical Evaluation: Shortlisted applicants are invited to submit a hard copy of their proposal. The Technical Evaluation is scored out of a maximum of 100 marks. Key parameters include past training experience, placement record, annual turnover, number of certified trainers, and placement tie-ups.
3. Presentation: Applicants scoring at least 70 marks in the Technical Evaluation are invited to present their approach before the Competent Authority. This presentation is evaluated for a further 15 marks.
4. Final Selection & Empanelment: Based on the final aggregate score, the Competent Authority approves the empanelment of the PIA.

👥 Eligible Beneficiaries

The ELSTP is open to all eligible youth, with a special emphasis on the following categories :

• Unemployed and underemployed youth
• School dropouts
• Women
• Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)
• Transgender persons
• Youth from economically weaker sections
• Residents of urban slums and underserved communities

The eligible age of beneficiaries is ordinarily between 15 and 45 years, subject to the specific job role requirements.

🗺️ Total Target & Job Roles

The total physical targets for FY 2026-27 are divided into three categories :

A comprehensive list of job roles has been identified in collaboration with SETU Aayog and through District Skill Development Plans. These cover a wide range of sectors across various districts, including:

• Bageshwar: Hospitality, Beauty & Wellness, Agriculture & Drone Tech.
• Almora: Handicrafts, Tourism, Food & Beverage.
• Dehradun: IT & Digital, Healthcare & Pharma, Renewable Energy.
• Haridwar: Handicrafts, Tourism, Organic Farming.
• Nainital: IT & AI, Automotive, Tourism, Healthcare.

Furthermore, Emerging/Futuristic Job Roles are highlighted in areas like AI & Robotics, Drone Technology, EV & Green Energy, and Sustainable Agriculture .

💰 Funding & Payment Conditions

• Training Cost: As per the latest Common Cost Norms and PMKVY guidelines.
• Payment Structure: Payments to PIAs are linked to outcomes.
  • 1st Tranche (50%): Released upon completion of training and successful certification of trainees.
  • 2nd Tranche (50%): Released only upon successful completion of three months of post-placement tracking for at least 70% of the certified candidates.
• Penalties: Penalties, including deductions from payments and potential cancellation of empanelment, are imposed for failing to achieve placement targets (e.g., a 3% penalty of the order value for placing 51% to 69% of candidates).
• Performance Bank Guarantee: 3% of the work order value, valid for 60 days beyond the completion of all obligations.

📬 Mode & Address for Submission

The submission process is a two-step process :

1. Online Application: The first step is to submit the online application and all supporting documents through the pre-qualification portal available on the UKSDS website https://uksds.uk.gov.in/.
2. Hard Copy Proposal: Only applicants who are shortlisted after the pre-qualification stage are required to submit a hard copy of their complete proposal. The proposal must be placed in a sealed envelope and addressed to:

The Project Director,
Uttarakhand Skill Development Society (UKSDS),
3rd Floor, Women’s ITI Campus, Survey Chowk,
26 E.C. Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 248001
Email: eoi.uksds@gmail.com

📜 Other Important Terms & Conditions

• Proposal Ownership: All proposals become the property of UKSDS and will not be returned .
• Right to Accept/Reject: UKSDS reserves the absolute right to reject any proposal, cancel the process, or modify the EOI without assigning any reason or incurring any liability.
• Performance Review: Empanelment is valid for one year and may be extended based on the annual performance review of the PIA.
• Blacklisting: UKSDS reserves the right to blacklist any PIA for submission of false information, repeated non-performance, or fraudulent practices. A show-cause notice will be issued before any such action is taken.

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