CAG Audit Engagement – Key Tender Summary (FY 2026-27)

Eligibility

·         Firm empanelled with C&AG for 2025-26

·         Minimum CAG empanelment score ≥ 15 points

·         Head / branch office in same city applied

·         Only one station allowed

·         Not blacklisted in last 3 years

·         Not doing PSU statutory audit under same FAO in same year

Team Requirement

·         1 Chartered Accountant (associated since 01-01-2025)

·         1 Article Clerk / CA-Inter (associated ≥ 6 months as on 01-04-2026)

Work Terms

·         Financial audit of Autonomous Bodies

·         Preparation of Draft Separate Audit Report (SAR)

·         Assignment Period: April 2026 – March 2027

·         Man-days: 60–120 (Non-Delhi), 60–240 (Delhi)

·         Minimum CA onsite presence: 25%

Fees

·         CA: ₹6,600 per man-day

·         Article / CA-Inter: ₹3,300 per man-day

·         TA/DA reimbursed as per Govt norms

·         90% payment after draft SAR, 10% after final SAR

·         Performance Security: ₹30,000 refundable

Important Conditions

·         Selection based on CAG score ranking

·         1 year ban on consultancy after audit

·         CA absence penalty ₹1,000/day

·         Article absence penalty ₹500/day

·         Delay/refusal may lead to blacklisting

Last Date

·         09 March 2026 – 2:00 PM (Email submission in PDF format)