Engagement models & fees
Two models. No retainers.
Choose a success fee payable only when your hire joins, or a fixed fee per accepted profile. Both use the same consultants and the same JD-based screening.
Model 1 · Success fee
8.33% of first-year CTC, on joining
The standard contingency model, kept simple: no retainer, no advance. The invoice is raised 30 days after the candidate joins, on NET-15 terms, and every placement carries a 90-day replacement guarantee — if the hire leaves within 90 days we re-source at no additional fee or refund pro-rata.
- Permanent recruitment and executive search
- One month's salary, payable only after joining
- 90-day replacement guarantee
₹15L CTC hire
Success fee ₹1,25,000, invoiced 30 days after joining. Nothing payable if the search does not result in a hire.
Model 2 · Per accepted profile
A fixed fee for each JD-matched profile you accept
For teams that want predictable costs or are hiring several similar roles. Each profile is scored against your rubric; you have 48 hours to reject any profile with a one-line reason at no charge. No placement percentage, no follow-on fee when you hire.
Junior
- Entry-level individual contributors
- 48-hour reject window
- No fee on hire
Mid-Senior
- Senior ICs, team leads
- 48-hour reject window
- No fee on hire
Senior
- Staff, principal, managers
- 48-hour reject window
- No fee on hire
Leadership
- Director, VP, head of function
- 48-hour reject window
- No fee on hire
Contract staffing and RPO
Contract placements are billed per profile or as a percentage of contract value; RPO programmes are priced per accepted profile or per hire for the programme. Both are agreed in writing before the search begins.
| Model | Upfront | You pay | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Success fee | None | 8.33% of first-year CTC, after joining | 90-day replacement |
| Per accepted profile | None | ₹200–₹950 per profile you keep | 48-hour reject window |
| Contract staffing | None | Per profile or % of contract value | Replacement for early exits |
| RPO / volume | None | Per profile or per hire, programme rate | Agreed per programme |
Share the brief, pick the model later
A consultant will recommend the engagement that fits the role and budget before any search starts.