How to Order an India Background Check on Employee
- Tracy Shatus
- Jun 16
- 4 min read
Updated: 10 hours ago
India is burgeoning as a global hub for business outsourcing, IT, healthcare, and remote work. As remote hiring and contractor onboarding rapidly expand, conducting thorough background checks in India is crucial.
Whether you’re an employer in the U.S. hiring Indian staff, a company verifying a vendor or contractor, or an individual validating an educational degree from India, this guide is your go-to resource for ordering an India background check—legally, efficiently, and securely.
Why Are Background Checks in India Important?
India has an extensive and decentralized system of legal, criminal, and financial records. Misinformation on resumes, fraudulent claims, and qualification misrepresentation are common.
Running a background check in India protects your organization from:
Fraudulent identity claims.
Fake employment or education history.
Unreported criminal history.
Undisclosed financial liabilities.
Global Background Screening™ provides tools to verify applicants using local data sources across all Indian states—quickly and legally.
How Easy Is It for Employers to Order an India Background Check?
A major challenge for employers hiring internationally is gathering the necessary applicant information. This is especially true in countries like India.
With Global Background Screening, the process is seamless.
We Handle the Hard Part - Gathering Documents
Some India background checks require specific personal information. Applicants need to provide details like their father's full name, complete in-country address, or PAN number. However, as an employer, you don't need to collect that data yourself.
You only need to provide the applicant’s full name and email address. After checking out through our International background check order portal, our system manages everything else.
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 necessary personal data for screening in India.
No Manual Follow-Up: Our platform automatically guides the applicant through each step. No need to follow up—they will submit data directly and securely to us.
Live Updates in Your Dashboard: Employers can monitor the status of every background check in real time via their secure screening dashboard (credentials will be provided after your first order).
This streamlined experience suits HR teams, staffing agencies, international employers, and startups hiring globally. Enjoy rapid, compliant, and hassle-free background checks—all from one platform.
👉 Ready to get started? Order your first India background check here
What’s Included in an India Background Check?
We offer a wide range of checks that cater to both employers and individual users:
1. India Criminal Background Check
Turnaround Time (ETA): 1–3 business days.
Sources:
Supreme Court & High Court Records.
Central Vigilance Commission Corrupt Officers Database.
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Most Wanted List.
Required Information:
Full Name.
Date of Birth.
Father’s Full Name (mandatory).
Full In-Country Address (Door No., Street, Area, City, State, Pin Code).
➡️ Note: GBS can validate India Police Certificates but does not issue them.
2. India Civil Litigation Check
ETA: 1–3 days.
Source: Local court records for any lawsuits or civil cases involving the individual.
3. India Credit Report (TransUnion CIBIL)
ETA: 1–4 days.
Source: TransUnion CIBIL (India’s official credit bureau).
Required Info:
Full Name.
Date of Birth.
PAN 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.
Source: Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
Service: Verifies the authenticity of the applicant’s Aadhaar card.
5. Employment Verification
ETA: 1–5 business days.
Available Across All Regions of India.
We contact the employer directly. If unsuccessful, we utilize 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 validates degree details with the issuing university or board.
In India, certain engineering degrees such as BE, BTech, and B.Sc. in Engineering are equivalent to global engineering programs. Our education verifications confirm:
Degree type.
Institution name.
Graduation year.
Field of study.
Understanding India Background Check Laws
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) of 2023
India has recently enacted its first comprehensive data privacy law. The DPDP Act of 2023 regulates digital personal data in India.
Key Features:
Applies to digital personal data (not physical).
Regulates Indian and foreign companies serving Indian citizens.
Requires fair, transparent, and limited-use data collection.
Ensures storage limits, accuracy, and security measures.
Violations can incur penalties.
The DPDP Act is crucial for companies conducting background checks from outside India, like Global Background Screening™, ensuring compliance with all lawful data processing provisions.
Who Uses India Background Checks?
Employers hiring Indian-based staff or remote workers.
Tenant Screening for landlords (valid with ID and address).
Vendor or Contractor Vetting.
Client Risk Assessments in sectors like Fintech, Healthcare, and Legal.
Whether you require a single report or ongoing screening for numerous applicants, we provide both e-commerce checkout and bulk invoicing options.
Why Choose Global Background Screening™?
✅ No setup fees or monthly subscriptions.
✅ Upfront pricing provided on our website.
✅ Fast turnaround, as quick as 1 day.
✅ Global reach combined with localized expertise.
✅ Human support available 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 necessary (like a local government fee), we will ask for your approval first. Expect no surprises.
Get Started Today
Ready to conduct a background check in India?
You can begin in just a few minutes by selecting India from our International Background Check Portal. If you require assistance or wish to discuss high-volume hiring, feel free to contact us directly at info@getgbs.com.
