📄 What is Document Verification in Recruitment?

Document verification is the process of checking and validating the authenticity of a candidate’s personal, educational, and professional records before they are placed in a job.

In a job consultancy like Career Contact and Recruitment, this ensures that all candidates meet legal, professional, and employer-specific requirements before being referred or hired.

🔍 Why Document Verification is Important

• ✅ Ensures Authenticity – Confirms the legitimacy of qualifications, licenses, and experience.

• ✅ Protects Employers – Reduces the risk of hiring unqualified or fraudulent candidates.

• ✅ Meets Compliance Standards – Especially important in healthcare to comply with regulatory bodies and medical councils.

• ✅ Builds Trust – Shows your consultancy is thorough, reliable, and professional.

📋 Types of Documents Typically Verified

🔹 Personal Identification

• Passport, Aadhar card, PAN card, or driver’s license

• Date of birth, nationality, and address verification

🔹 Educational Qualifications

• Degrees, diplomas, and certifications (MBBS, BSc Nursing, DMLT, etc.)

• Mark sheets and transcripts

• University/institute accreditation status

🔹 Professional Licenses & Registrations

• Medical Council registration (e.g., MCI, NMC, DCI, INC)

• Nursing Council or Pharmacy Board certification

• State-level health department approvals

🔹 Work Experience & Employment History

• Offer letters, relieving letters, salary slips, or experience certificates

• Reference checks from previous employers or supervisors

🔹 Criminal Background Checks

• Police clearance certificate (PCC) for sensitive roles

• Especially required for jobs abroad or involving patient care

🔹 Additional Documents (if applicable)

• Vaccination records (COVID-19, Hepatitis B, etc.)

• Visa and passport copies for overseas placements

🏥 Example in Healthcare

For a staff nurse and Doctor placement, document verification might include:
✔️ Nursing degree
✔️ Registration with State Nursing Council
✔️ Experience certificate from previous hospitals
✔️ BLS/ACLS certification
✔️ ID and address proof
✔️ Background check

🛠️ How Career Contact and Recruitment Can Help

We provide full document verification services for all our candidates, which include:

• Collection and validation of certificates and IDs

• Cross-checking with issuing institutions or licensing bodies

• Generating verified profiles for employer review

• Optional third-party background screening (if required)