Government eMarketplace
Contractual / Regular

GeM Senior Manager Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 25, 2026
Senior Manager – Category Management (Products)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
Level E-4 (Competitive CTC as per Experience)
Age Limit
As per GeM Executive Norms
Job Location
Delhi86New Delhi82

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 25, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 25, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window25 Sep – 5 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Essential Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Management / Economics / Commerce / Science from a recognized university or institution.
Desirable Qualification: MBA / PGDM in Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, Business Analytics, or Strategy. Additional certifications in Data Analytics, Public Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Product Management will be an added advantage.
Experience Requirement: Minimum 8 years of total professional experience, including at least 3 years of Category Management experience in e-commerce or at least 3 years in supply chain management.

Age Limit & Relaxations

No specific maximum age limit is prescribed in the notification circular. Candidates must fulfill the minimum professional experience requirement of 8 years as on October 5, 2026.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

CV Screening & Executive Shortlisting

Online (Email Submission to [email protected])Qualifying Only

Personal Interview & Domain Competency Evaluation

Online / In-Person (New Delhi)Merit Scored

Applications received via email will be screened by the GeM Selection Committee against educational qualifications, relevant category management experience, and questionnaire responses. Merely meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee shortlisting. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for personal interview (online or offline at New Delhi headquarters) to evaluate technical product knowledge, procurement analytics, and leadership capability.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Category Management & E-Commerce Marketplace Acumen35 MarksDemonstrated expertise in end-to-end product category creation, rationalization, vendor neutrality, catalog restructuring, and marketplace onboarding.
Procurement Analytics & Data-Driven Insights25 MarksProficiency in analyzing high-volume procurement trends, pricing patterns, seller concentration, and translating large datasets into actionable interventions via Power BI/Tableau.
Standards, Regulatory Compliance & Quality Frameworks20 MarksFamiliarity with Indian/International Standards (BIS/ISI), Quality Control Orders (QCOs), Make in India (MII) preference, and Public Procurement (Preference to MII) orders.
Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership Skills20 MarksTrack record of engaging with Ministries, PSUs, OEMs, and industry associations in Consultative Committee Meetings (CCMs) and leading cross-functional teams.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Government e Marketplace (GeM) operates as an agile, digital-first Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, headquartered in New Delhi. The work culture mirrors high-growth tech product and e-commerce companies with fast iteration cycles, stakeholder consultations with central ministries and PSUs, and data-driven category optimization. Executives interact directly with Industry Associations (FICCI, CII) and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to structure vendor-neutral catalogues.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Engagement is contractual under the Project Management Unit (PMU) for an initial tenure of 5 years, extendable based on individual performance and organizational needs. The position is based full-time at GeM Head Office, New Delhi.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual PMU employees are governed by performance reviews and milestone deliveries rather than traditional civil service time-bound seniority. High-performing Senior Managers (E-4) are eligible for contract extensions, annual merit increments, and lateral elevation to Chief Manager (E-5) or Director levels within PMU structures.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Strict Email Application Procedure: Applications must be submitted directly to [email protected] along with answers to the mandatory screening questionnaire. Applications without answers to the questionnaire will be treated as incomplete.
  • Hard Deadline of October 5, 2026: No applications will be entertained after October 5, 2026. The crucial date for determining 8 years of total experience is the application closing date.
  • Mandatory 3-Year Domain Experience: Candidates must possess at least 3 years of Category Management experience specifically in E-commerce or 3 years in Supply Chain Management out of the 8-year minimum experience.
  • Contractual Nature: The role is under the Project Management Unit (PMU) on a 5-year contractual basis and does not confer automatic permanent absorption into the central civil service.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Senior Manager – Category Management (Products) [E-4]1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Compensation is market-competitive for Level E-4 (Senior Manager) under the Project Management Unit (PMU) of GeM, commensurate with candidate qualifications, track record, and current CTC.

Market-competitive consolidated remuneration aligned with Level E-4 (Senior Manager) grade under GeM PMU contractual norms, commensurate with experience and past CTC.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Review the complete Job Description (Annexure I) from the official notification available on the GeM portal (https://gem.gov.in/).
  2. Prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant experience in E-commerce Category Management, Supply Chain Management, and Public Procurement.
  3. Answer all the mandatory application screening questions specified in the notice:
    • Graduation degree, specialization, and year of passing
    • Post-graduation degree, specialization, and year of passing
    • Total professional experience
    • Current annual CTC and expected annual CTC
    • Experience breakdown (3+ years in e-commerce category management / supply chain)
    • Notice period / Earliest joining date
    • Willingness to work from New Delhi
    • Disclosure of any acquaintances currently working in GeM
  4. Send the detailed CV along with completed answers to the questionnaire by email to [email protected] with the subject line "Application for Senior Manager - Category Management (Products) - [Candidate Name]".
  5. Ensure the application email is submitted on or before October 05, 2026. Late or incomplete applications without the required details will not be considered.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Eligible candidates must email their detailed CV along with answers to the prescribed questionnaire (covering graduation, experience, current and expected CTC, and notice period) to [email protected] on or before October 05, 2026.

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