Covers the formal procurement process — tenders, Earnest Money Deposit (EMD), floating of tenders — and DGS&D (Directorate General of Supplies & Disposal), the Government of India's central procurement organization that negotiates rate contracts for common-use items on behalf of all central/state government departments, including Railways.
Real Exam Fact — DGS&D Purchase Limits
- For items covered by a DGS&D rate contract, the Controller of Stores (COS) may make direct purchases up to ₹1 lakh per case, subject to an annual ceiling of ₹5 lakh per item.
- DGS&D-covered items are formally listed in Appendix VI of the Stores Code Volume I, categorized into groups like building materials, hardware, electrical fittings, and cables.
Content Status
Draft note, grounded in real official syllabus text found via research but not yet cross-checked against the primary RBE PDF directly. Treat as study-aid only until verified.