IN India Background Verification

Trusted Background Checks for India
Because Every Hire Matters

At Avvanz, we understand that every hiring decision impacts real people and the future of your company. As a trusted, multi-award-winning HRTech partner to over 6,000 organisations worldwide, we're dedicated to supporting leaders like you with solutions that truly matter.

DPDP Act, 2023 and DPDP Rules,2025
NASSCOM Certified
SOC 2 Type II Compliant
ISO 27001 Certified
ISO 27701 Certified
No Setup Fees
At a Glance
6,000+
Global Clients
20+
Check Types
150+
Countries
95%
Verification Success Rate
What We Cover
Identity Checks Education Verification Employment History Verification Criminal Record Check Address Verification Credit History Check

Built Around India's Laws

Every verification Avvanz perform is designed to align with India's evolving legal and compliance landscape — ensuring your organisation stays audit-ready.

Under India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023, Avvanz prioritises explicit candidate consent and data minimisation in every background check, ensuring a fully auditable and legally secure process.

DPDP Act

DPDP Act, 2023 & Rules 2025

This regulation governs the processing of digital personal data based on consent and legitimate purposes, outlines employee data rights, mandates breach notification, and establishes penalties for non-compliance.

Information Act

Information Technology Act, 2000

India's primary cyber law governing the legal validity of electronic records & digital signatures, e-commerce transactions, cyber offences (hacking, identity theft, data tampering), and corporate data security obligations under Section 43A.

All essential checks for India, streamlined in one platform

More than 20 different check types, covering 150+ countries from a single platform.

Employee Background Verification

Trusted partner in workforce integrity. Accurate, timely, and compliant employee background verification solutions that go beyond the surface to ensure you hire and retain only the best talent.

Education Verification

Educational background verification ensures accuracy and integrity. Hire trustworthy employees with greater confidence.

Criminal Checks

We provide a thorough review of candidates' histories to ensure your organization hires individuals with clean legal records.

Global Watchlists and Sanctions

We screen against 45+ regulatory bodies and 1600+ watchlists, covering AML, KYC, terrorism, and corruption.

Identity Checks

Ensure the authenticity of your candidates' identities with our precise background verification tools.

PF/UAN Checks

Avvanz provides technology-driven background verification services in India, including UAN and PF checks to confirm employment history and authenticate candidate credentials.

Financial Regulatory Checks

Ensure your candidate adheres to financial regulations and has no disqualifications or disciplinary actions.

Credit Checks

Get insights into borrowing history, outstanding debts, and financial reliability.

Professional Qualifications and Memberships

Validate licenses, certifications, and memberships in professional organizations.

Bankruptcy Checks

Determine whether the candidate has any history of bankruptcy or is currently in insolvency proceedings.

OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) Monitoring

Ensure compliance with national and international laws by monitoring potential security threats.

Social Media Checks

Avvanz offers a seamless way to filter out candidates whose social media activity may conflict with your company's values or compliance requirements.

India's Key Industries

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Technology

Enhance your business with our industry-specific background checks to mitigate the risks of bad hires.

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Healthcare

With every hire, healthcare professionals, safety, and trust are at stake. Background checks ensure your patients are cared for by reliable medical practitioners and staff.

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Banking, Financial Services & Insurance

Get smarter, faster background screening that helps you meet complex regulatory and compliance requirements.

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Business Process Outsourcing

Ensure the right people are placed in roles that carry varying levels of risk and thus warrant different types of background checks.

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Retail

Rapid hiring, well-structured onboarding, and diligent background checks play a key role in reducing the financial impact of stock loss.

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Fast Moving Consumer Goods and Manufacturing

Due to generally quick staff turnover, Fast Hiring, Effective Onboarding, and Engaging Training solutions are key.

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Education

Background verification in education safeguards students, ensures qualified staff, protects institutional integrity, and maintains it across all roles.

Oil & Gas

The Oil & Gas industry encompasses a wide range of profiles and roles. Managing and verifying this extensive workforce makes background screening indispensable.

Others

Avvanz provides customised solutions for all other industries, leveraging our in-depth domain expertise across them.

How Pre-Employment Background Checks Work

Simple for HR. Transparent for candidates. Start to finish in three steps.

1

Submit Candidate Details

Provide basic candidate information securely through our system.

2

Screening in Progress

We conduct the required background checks with verified sources.

3

Receive Reports

Get clear, structured reports to support your hiring decisions.

The Smarter Way to Screen in India

We're a technology-led HRTech partner - not a form-heavy, slow-moving agency. ScreenGlobal is built to get you screening in minutes, not weeks.

No Lengthy Onboarding

The platform is intuitive and user-friendly

No Setup Fees

Start screening candidates without any hidden costs.

No Subscription Fees

Pay only for the checks you need, with no ongoing commitments.

Global Coverage with Local Expertise

Focus on background checks, India ensures local compliance and accuracy.

6K+
Global Clients
20+
Check Types
150+
Countries
95%
Verification Success Rate

DPDP Act 2023 and DPDP Rules 2025 - Always obtain explicit consent, disclose checks, data use, and candidate rights.

Discover Our Partners

Connect with our trusted service providers and integration partners to streamline your background screening process.

No Setup Fees
Start ordering immediately - no onboarding fees, no minimum commitment
Pay-Per-Use
Pay per use. No subscriptions. MSAs in place.
Dedicated Client Rep
A named contact who knows your account - not a general support queue
150+ Countries
Screen candidates with international backgrounds from one platform
95% Verification Success Rate
Unlimited attempts at source means far fewer unresolved checks
ATS Integration
Connect to Workday, SAP, Oracle and more via ScreenGlobal

Frequently Asked Questions

Background verification is a pre-employment and post-offer process in which an employer verifies the information an employee provides, such as education, past employment, identity, address & criminal records. Most indian companies use third-party agencies to conduct the background checks.

Many industries require employment checks to meet compliance standards. Even if your industry does not, it's important to recognise that your employees have access to valuable assets & sensitive data that need safeguarding. When hiring new team members, it's essential to ensure they are trustworthy and aligned with your business's best interests. Thorough background checks help reduce risk and support safer hiring decisions.

Typically, 5-10 Days, depending on the complexity of the checks involved.

While not mandatory for all roles, some industries, such as finance, healthcare, and government, require background checks for legal and safety reasons.

Featured Resources

India BGV

Why Are Employee Background Checks Important in India?

Learn about the importance of background verification in the Indian context.

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Guide

The Ultimate Background Check Guide in India: Steps, Compliance, and Best Practices

Comprehensive guide to background verification processes in India.

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How To

How Does Companies Do Background Verification Check in India?

Understanding the process of employee background verification in India.

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Recognised & Trusted
ISO 27001
Information Security
ISO 27701 Certified
Privacy & Data protection
Multi-Award Winning
HRTech & FinTech
150+ Countries
Global Screening Coverage
PBSA Member
Professional Background Screening Assoc.
NASSCOM
NASSCOM Certified
SOC 2 Type II
SOC 2 Type II Compliant
6,000+ Clients
Globally Served

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