Executive Search Firms in Ahmedabad

Retained firms charge 25–33% of first-year CTC, usually split into three equal payments at mandate signing, shortlist presentation and offer acceptance. Unlike contingent recruitment, the first instalment is payable whether or not a hire is made, so exclusivity is expected.

A well-run search for a CXO or functional head typically takes 8 to 14 weeks from briefing to accepted offer. Add the candidate’s notice period, which at senior level in India is often 90 days, plus any garden-leave arrangement.

Most firms offer a free re-search if the executive leaves within six to twelve months, at cost of expenses only. Check whether the guarantee covers resignation as well as termination, and whether it lapses if your reporting structure changes.

Recruitment and placement for pharma, engineering and sales roles, contract and blue-collar staffing for plants in Sanand, Vatva and Naroda, PF and ESIC consulting for mid-sized manufacturers, payroll outsourcing for family businesses, and IT recruitment for the SG Highway technology corridor.

Most charge 8.33% of annual CTC for mid-level roles, with flat fees of ₹5,000 to ₹15,000 for entry-level and sales positions and 15% to 25% for senior mandates. Replacement guarantees of 60 to 90 days are standard, and 18% GST applies.

Sanand for automotive and electronics, Vatva and Naroda for chemicals and engineering, Changodar and Bavla for pharma and engineering, Kalol and Kadi for textiles and industrial units, and GIFT City in Gandhinagar for banking, insurance and capital markets roles.