
📄 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
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✅ Ensures Authenticity – Confirms the legitimacy of qualifications, licenses, and experience.
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✅ Protects Employers – Reduces the risk of hiring unqualified or fraudulent candidates.
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✅ Meets Compliance Standards – Especially important in healthcare to comply with regulatory bodies and medical councils.
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✅ Builds Trust – Shows your consultancy is thorough, reliable, and professional.
📋 Types of Documents Typically Verified
🔹 Personal Identification
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Passport, Aadhar card, PAN card, or driver’s license
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Date of birth, nationality, and address verification
🔹 Educational Qualifications
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Degrees, diplomas, and certifications (MBBS, BSc Nursing, DMLT, etc.)
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Mark sheets and transcripts
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University/institute accreditation status
🔹 Professional Licenses & Registrations
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Medical Council registration (e.g., MCI, NMC, DCI, INC)
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Nursing Council or Pharmacy Board certification
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State-level health department approvals
🔹 Work Experience & Employment History
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Offer letters, relieving letters, salary slips, or experience certificates
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Reference checks from previous employers or supervisors
🔹 Criminal Background Checks
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Police clearance certificate (PCC) for sensitive roles
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Especially required for jobs abroad or involving patient care
🔹 Additional Documents (if applicable)
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Vaccination records (COVID-19, Hepatitis B, etc.)
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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:
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Collection and validation of certificates and IDs
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Cross-checking with issuing institutions or licensing bodies
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Generating verified profiles for employer review
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Optional third-party background screening (if required)
