Order an India Background Check Online for Employers
- Tracy Shatus
- Jun 16
- 4 min read
Updated: Jun 18
India is one of the fastest-growing global hubs for business outsourcing, IT, healthcare, and remote work. With the rapid expansion of remote hiring and contractor onboarding, conducting thorough background checks in India has become more crucial than ever.
Whether you're an employer in the U.S. hiring Indian staff, a company verifying a vendor or contractor, or someone looking to validate an educational degree from India, this guide provides everything you need to know about ordering an India background check—legally, efficiently, and securely.
Why Are Background Checks in India Important?
India has a vast, decentralized system of legal, criminal, and financial records. Misinformation on resumes, fraudulent claims, and misrepresentation of qualifications are not uncommon. Running a background check in India can help protect your organization from:
Fraudulent identity claims
Fake employment or education history
Criminal history not disclosed
Undisclosed financial liabilities
Global Background Screening™ gives you the tools to verify applicants with local data sources across all Indian states—quickly and legally.
How Easy Is It for Employers to Order an India Background Check?
One of the biggest pain points for employers hiring internationally—especially in countries like India—is gathering all the required applicant information.
But with Global Background Screening, the process couldn’t be easier.
We Handle the Hard Part - Gathering Documents
Even though certain India background checks require specific personal information—such as the applicant's father’s full name, complete in-country address, or PAN number—as the employer, you don’t have to collect that yourself.
Instead, employers only need to provide the applicant’s full name and email address. Once you check out using our International background check order portal, our system takes over from there.
Here's What Happens Next:
Automated Authorization & Data Collection: Your applicant receives an email with a secure link to complete their authorization form and supply the required personal data for screening in India.
No Manual Follow-Up: Our platform automatically guides the applicant through each step. You don’t need to follow up or request documents—they provide it directly and securely to us.
Live Updates in Your Dashboard: Employers can track the status of every background check in real-time through their secure screening dashboard (credentials are provided after your first order).
This seamless experience makes it ideal for HR teams, staffing agencies, international employers, and even startups hiring globally. You get fast, compliant, and hassle-free background checks—all from a single platform.
👉 Ready to get started? Order your first India background check here
What’s Included in an India Background Check?
We offer a wide variety of checks that meet both employer and non-employer use cases, including:
1. India Criminal Background Check
Turnaround Time (ETA): 1–3 business days
India Criminal Check Sources: Supreme Court & High Court Records, Central Vigilance Commission Corrupt Officers DB, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Most Wanted.
Required Information:
Full Name
Date of Birth
Father’s Full Name (mandatory)
Full In-Country Address (Door No., Street, Area, City, State, Pin Code)
India Criminal Check Sources:
Supreme Court of India Records
High Court Records (all jurisdictions)
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Most Wanted List
Central Vigilance Commission (Corrupt Officials Database)
Most Wanted Criminal List
➡️ Note: GBS can validate India Police Certificates but does not issue them.
2. India Civil Litigation Check
ETA: 1–3 days
India Civil Searches: Local court records for any lawsuits or civil cases involving the individual.
3. India Credit Report (TransUnion CIBIL)
ETA: 1–4 days
India Credit Check Source: TransUnion CIBIL (India’s official credit bureau)
Required Info:
Full Name
Date of Birth
PAN Number (Permanent Account Number)
Father’s Full Name
What’s Included:
Credit score
Loan balances (vehicle, housing, personal)
Delinquent payments
Defaults
Note: Foreclosures, court judgments, or child support are not included.
4. India Aadhaar ID Validation
ETA: 1–3 days
Search Source: Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
Service: Verifies authenticity of the applicant’s Aadhaar card.
5. Employment Verification
ETA: 1–5 business days
Available Across All Regions of India
We attempt to contact the employer directly. If unsuccessful, we use the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) database and UAN number to confirm:
Company name
Employment dates
UAN Number
Father or Husband’s Name
6. Education Verification in India
ETA: 1–5 days
Directly confirms degree details with the issuing university or board.
Important: In India, engineering degrees such as BE, BTech, and B.Sc. in Engineering are considered equivalent in structure to global engineering programs. Our education verifications confirm:
Degree type
Institution name
Graduation year
Field of study
India Background Check Laws: What You Need to Know
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) of 2023
Until recently, India had no comprehensive data privacy law. The DPDP Act of 2023 is now the central regulation governing digital personal data in India.
Key Features:
Applies to digital personal data (not physical/non-digital)
Regulates both Indian and foreign companies offering services to Indian citizens
Requires fair, transparent, and limited-use data collection
Ensures storage limits, accuracy, and security measures
Violations can lead to penalties
The DPDP Act is especially relevant for companies conducting background checks from outside India, like Global Background Screening™, and we comply with all provisions for lawful data processing.
Who Uses India Background Checks?
Employers hiring Indian-based staff or remote workers
Tenant Screening for landlords (valid with ID and address)
Vendors or Contractor Vetting
Client Risk Assessments for Fintech, Healthcare, and Legal firms
Whether you need a one-time report or ongoing screening for hundreds of applicants, we offer both e-commerce checkout and bulk invoicing options.
Why Choose Global Background Screening™?
✅ No setup fees or monthly subscriptions
✅ Upfront pricing listed on our website
✅ Turnaround in as little as 1 day
✅ Global reach with localized expertise
✅ Human support for every order
✅ Compliance with India's DPDP Act and international data privacy laws
Unlike many providers, we will never charge hidden fees. If an additional fee is required (such as a local government fee), we will always ask for your approval first. No surprises.
Get Started Today
Ready to run a background check in India?
You can begin in minutes by selecting India from our International Background Check Portal. If you need help or want to discuss high-volume hiring, contact us directly at info@getgbs.com
