The process for background checks in India is still a relatively
new concept. In order to maintain the integrity of the organization
as well as to protect the confidential information, it is
imperative for an employer to verify the profile of the prospective
employee. Usually background verification has always been a
checklist for an HR department, but tends to be ticked off after
glancing at the educational documents and prior experience letters.
However, with a recent rise in incidents of falsified profiles,
Indian companies have started to include background checks as an
integral part of the recruitment and screening process.
The practice of background checks differs across various sectors
as well as organizations in India in the absence of defined
statutes. A comprehensive background check entails verifying a
prospective employee's educational qualifications, previous
employment records, contacting past employers, criminal records and
conducting an identity check
