From CEO, CFO, CTO and CMO to VPs, Directors and Senior Managers — Dutybell helps startups and established organizations identify, evaluate and attract high-calibre executive talent aligned with their business goals.
Find the right leaders to move your organisation forward. Choose a recruitment model that fits your hiring requirements, business stage and leadership expectations.
Professional recruitment solutions for established businesses, growing organisations and corporate hiring teams.
For organisations hiring experienced professionals and functional leaders.
For businesses seeking experienced leaders to manage teams, departments and business functions.
For critical leadership appointments requiring specialised sourcing and deeper evaluation.
Standard pricing is calculated on the agreed annual CTC or the applicable minimum professional fee, whichever is higher. Applicable GST is additional.
Preferential recruitment fees for companies incorporated within the last six years.
Build your core management team with experienced professionals.
Hire leaders who can build teams, drive operations and accelerate growth.
Access specialised leadership search for business-critical appointments.
See the difference in professional fees across executive hiring categories.
| Recruitment Category | Standard Fee | Startup Fee | Standard Minimum | Startup Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Professional | 8% | 6% | ₹35,000 | ₹25,000 |
| Leadership Search | 10% | 8% | ₹50,000 | ₹35,000 |
| CXO & Strategic Search | 12% | 10% | ₹75,000 | ₹50,000 |
Startup savings depend on the applicable fee calculation and minimum professional fee. The percentage difference does not necessarily equal the final savings in every hiring situation.
Select your company category, executive level and annual CTC to calculate an indicative Dutybell recruitment fee.
Estimated professional recruitment fee
Based on 8% of annual CTC.
Estimated total payable
This calculator provides an indicative estimate only. Actual professional fees depend on the agreed scope, role complexity, annual CTC definition, minimum fee and signed engagement terms. GST is illustrative at 18%; the applicable tax rate and tax treatment should be confirmed before invoicing.
A dedicated search engagement for confidential, strategic and business-critical leadership appointments.
For established businesses requiring dedicated leadership search and confidential candidate outreach.
For eligible startups that need a focused, dedicated search for a critical leadership position.
Dutybell's executive recruitment process is designed to support the employer throughout the hiring journey.
Understand the role, business objectives, reporting structure, leadership expectations and candidate profile.
Identify relevant talent pools, target industries, competitor organisations and potential candidates.
Source and engage qualified active and, where appropriate, passive candidates.
Review professional experience, role alignment, leadership capabilities and communication.
Coordinate interviews, gather feedback and support communication between the employer and candidates.
Support offer discussions, joining coordination and post-placement follow-up.
Clear commercial terms help both the employer and Dutybell manage the recruitment engagement effectively.
Proposed one-time replacement search within 90 days of the candidate's joining date if the candidate voluntarily resigns or is terminated for documented performance reasons.
Exclusions such as restructuring, redundancy, role cancellation, non-payment or material changes to the role should be specified in the agreement.
Executive hiring is not simply about finding someone with an impressive resume. The right leader must understand your business, influence people, make high-impact decisions and deliver against the expectations of the role.
Dutybell Executive Hire is designed for organizations looking for high-quality managerial, senior leadership and C-suite talent across India. We work to understand the position, organization, culture, business goals and leadership expectations before searching for the right executive.
A senior-level hiring decision affects strategy, teams, culture, customers, revenue and business continuity. That is why executive search requires a deeper process than ordinary recruitment.
Our Executive Hire approach combines requirement discovery, market strategy, candidate identification, evaluation and hiring support to help employers make better leadership decisions.
Identify executives capable of turning business priorities into practical decisions, initiatives and measurable progress.
Go beyond job titles by considering leadership style, culture, experience, strategic thinking and organizational expectations.
Find leadership talent with the experience and capability needed to support growth, transformation and operational performance.
Strengthen your decision-making with structured evaluation, candidate discussions and relevant verification before selection.
Understand the available talent landscape and create a search strategy around the market, location and leadership requirement.
Let our executive recruitment team manage the search process while your leadership team focuses on running the business.
Whether you are building a leadership team for a startup or strengthening an established corporate structure, Dutybell can support executive hiring across functions and seniority levels.
Visionary business leaders responsible for strategy, growth, organizational direction and enterprise performance.
Senior finance leaders across financial strategy, controls, planning, risk, reporting and business performance.
Technology leadership for digital transformation, product, engineering, IT infrastructure, security and innovation.
Leaders focused on operational excellence, scalability, productivity, process improvement and execution.
Marketing leadership across growth, brand, customer acquisition, digital strategy and market expansion.
Strategic HR leaders who can build people systems, culture, organizational capability and workforce strategy.
Functional and business-unit leaders who can own targets, teams, transformation programs and strategic initiatives.
Business and functional managers responsible for teams, commercial performance, delivery and execution.
Experienced leaders for critical functions, teams, projects and high-impact business responsibilities.
CEO, CFO, CTO, COO, CMO, CIO, CHRO and CXO-level leadership.
Executive Directors, Senior Vice Presidents and Vice Presidents.
Directors, General Managers and senior functional leaders.
Senior Managers, Executive Managers, Team Leaders and key specialists.
Executive hiring is more effective when recruiters understand the business environment in which the leader will operate.
Executive hiring requires more than forwarding resumes. Our process is designed to understand the business need, search the market, assess leadership capability and support the employer through the hiring journey.
Understand the organization, vacancy, responsibilities, reporting structure, goals and leadership expectations.
Define the experience, capabilities, leadership traits, industry knowledge and cultural attributes required.
Build a search strategy based on the relevant talent market, location, industry and leadership profile.
Research and identify relevant executives, including suitable professionals who may not be actively applying for jobs.
Review experience, leadership capability, achievements, strategic thinking, industry knowledge and role alignment.
Present relevant candidates and support interview coordination, feedback and selection discussions.
Support offer discussions, candidate communication and onboarding follow-through to improve the hiring experience.
Executive candidates need to demonstrate more than years of experience. Our search approach considers multiple dimensions that matter to senior leadership decisions.
The exact assessment criteria can be customized around the position, organization, industry and expectations of the employer.
Discuss Your RequirementYou get an executive hiring partner—not just a list of resumes.
A clear understanding of the position and the type of executive your organization needs.
Search strategy based on your role, industry, location and leadership requirements.
Focus on candidates aligned with the requirements rather than overwhelming your team with irrelevant applications.
Support throughout candidate interaction, feedback and selection stages.
Assistance during candidate discussions and offer-stage communication.
Continued communication and support after the initial recruitment service has been delivered.
Leadership requirements change with business maturity. Our executive search approach can support both fast-growing startups and established organizations.
Build your leadership foundation with executives who can operate with ownership, speed and a growth mindset.
Strengthen established leadership structures with experienced executives who can manage complexity and transformation.
The objective is not simply to close a vacancy. It is to help your organization identify leadership talent capable of contributing to the next stage of its journey.
We start by understanding what success in the position actually means for your organization.
Search strategy can be aligned with your sector, business model, location and talent requirements.
Consider experience, leadership, strategy, achievements and role alignment—not just keywords.
Stay connected through the recruitment journey with relevant updates and discussions.
Your team can stay focused on business while the search process is managed with dedicated recruitment support.
Candidate communication, offer-stage support and post-service assistance can continue after the search.
Dutybell's existing Executive Hire model states that employers do not pay unless they decide to hire a candidate produced through the service. Confirm the applicable commercial terms with Dutybell before engagement.
Dutybell can also support organizations that prefer to engage executives through a payroll model, subject to the applicable service arrangement and terms.
Tell us what you're looking for. Our team can understand your requirement and discuss the right executive search approach for your organization.
Everything you need to understand before starting an executive search.
Share your executive hiring requirement with Dutybell and let our recruitment team understand the role, your organization and the leadership profile you're looking for.
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