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Reference Check Consent Form

A reference check consent form lets a candidate name professional referees and authorise the employer to contact them for feedback on their work, skills and conduct. It sets clear limits on when and whom HR may call, protecting the candidate's current job.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

REFERENCE CHECK CONSENT FORM

Candidate Name:: [Candidate Name]
Position:: [Designation]
Date:: [Date]

1. Professional Referees

Referee Name	Designation and Company	Relationship (Manager / Peer / Client)	Worked Together (From – To)	Phone / Official Email	May Contact From
[Name]	[Designation, Company]	[Relationship]	[MM/YYYY – MM/YYYY]	[Contact]	[Now / After Date]
[Name]	[Designation, Company]	[Relationship]	[MM/YYYY – MM/YYYY]	[Contact]	[Now / After Date]
[Name]	[Designation, Company]	[Relationship]	[MM/YYYY – MM/YYYY]	[Contact]	[Now / After Date]

2. Topics That May Be Discussed

Role, responsibilities and period of association
Quality of work and key strengths
Teamwork, reliability and conduct
Areas for development
Eligibility for rehire (former employers)

3. Confidentiality

Feedback from referees will be used only for this hiring decision, shared only with the hiring team and kept confidential. If feedback raises a concern, [Company Name] will discuss it with me before taking a final decision.

Consent and Declaration

I authorise [Company Name] to contact the referees listed above within the timing I have indicated. I confirm that the referees are genuine professional contacts, are not relatives, and are aware that they may be contacted.

Signature of Candidate
[Candidate Name]
Date: [Date]

HR Call Log

Referee	Date Contacted	Mode	Summary Recorded (Yes / No)	Checked by
[Name]	[DD/MM/YYYY]	[Call / Email]	[Yes / No]	[HR Name]
[Name]	[DD/MM/YYYY]	[Call / Email]	[Yes / No]	[HR Name]

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What this template includes

Two to three professional referees with relationship and tenure
Permission timing for each referee
Topics HR will ask about
Confidentiality of referee responses
Candidate declaration that referees are genuine
HR call log section

When to use it

At the final interview stage or after offer acceptance
For senior, finance or client-facing roles where references matter
When BGV covers employment dates but not performance
When the candidate is concerned about their current employer finding out

How to customise this template

1Ask for at least one former manager as referee
2Add a standard question set used by your recruiters
3Specify call or email as the contact mode
4Attach a reference feedback form for HR to fill

HR tips

Do not call referees the candidate has not listed without permission
Ask the same questions to every referee for fairness
Check referee identity using official email or LinkedIn
Keep referee feedback confidential

Treat reference information fairly and confidentially. Review the form with your legal adviser and against applicable laws.

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Frequently asked questions

How many references should a candidate give?+

Two to three professional references are typical, ideally including a former manager.

Can HR contact my current manager?+

Only with your explicit permission. This form lets you say when the current employer may be contacted.

Will I see what my referees said?+

Referee feedback is usually kept confidential, but any concern raised should be discussed with you fairly before a decision.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]
BACKGROUND VERIFICATION CONSENT AND AUTHORISATION
Candidate Name:
[Candidate Name]
Position Offered:
[Designation]
Date:
[Date]
[Company Name] conducts background verification for candidates as part of its hiring process. The verification may be done by the company or by its authorised agency, [Agency Name].
1. Checks Authorised (tick as applicable)
- Identity verification
- Current and permanent address verification
- Education verification
- Previous employment verification
- Professional reference checks
- Criminal record / court record check
- Database and media checks
- Other role-specific check: [Specify]
2. Current Employer
- You may contact my current employer now
- Contact my current employer only after [Date] / after I have resigned
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[Company Logo][Company Name]
NEW EMPLOYEE JOINING FORM
Company:
[Company Name]
Employee ID:
[Employee ID]
Date of Joining:
[Date of Joining]
Please fill all sections in capital letters and attach self-attested copies of the documents listed in Section 7. Paste a recent passport-size photograph in the box provided.
1. Personal Details
Full Name (as per PAN)
Father's / Spouse's Name
Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
Gender
Marital Status
Blood Group
Nationality
Mobile Number
Personal Email ID
Aadhaar (last 4 digits / masked copy)
2. Address
Current Address with PIN Code
Permanent Address with PIN Code
Years at Current Address
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[Company Logo][Company Name]
NEW EMPLOYEE INFORMATION FORM
Company:
[Company Name]
Expected Date of Joining:
[Date of Joining]
Section 1: Basic Information
Full Name
Preferred Name (for email and ID card)
Mobile Number
Personal Email ID
City of Residence
Section 2: Role Information (to be pre-filled by HR)
Designation [Designation]
Department [Department]
Reporting Manager [Reporting Manager]
Work Location [Work Location]
Work Pattern (Office / Hybrid / Remote / Shift)
Section 3: IT and Access Requirements
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EMPLOYEE PERSONAL DETAILS FORM
Employee Name:
[Employee Name]
Employee ID:
[Employee ID]
Purpose:
New record / Update of existing record
A. Identity
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name / Surname
Name as per PAN
Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
Place of Birth
Gender
Nationality
Religion (optional)
B. Family
Marital Status
Date of Marriage (if applicable)
Spouse's Name
Father's Name
Mother's Name
Number of Children
C. Contact and Address
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Full Name (as per PAN)
Father's / Spouse's Name
Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
Gender
Marital Status
Blood Group
Nationality
Mobile Number
Personal Email ID
Aadhaar (last 4 digits / masked copy)

Current Address with PIN Code
Permanent Address with PIN Code
Years at Current Address

Designation	[Designation]
Department	[Department]
Reporting Manager	[Reporting Manager]
Work Location	[Work Location]
Work Pattern (Office / Hybrid / Remote / Shift)

First Name
Middle Name
Last Name / Surname
Name as per PAN
Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
Place of Birth
Gender
Nationality
Religion (optional)

Marital Status
Date of Marriage (if applicable)
Spouse's Name
Father's Name
Mother's Name
Number of Children

[Company Logo][Company Name]

EMPLOYEE BIODATA

Company:: [Company Name]
Post Applied / Appointed:: [Designation]
Photograph:: [Paste passport-size photograph]

1. Personal Particulars

Full Name
Father's / Husband's Name
Date of Birth and Age
Native Place and District
Present Address
Permanent Address
Mobile Number
Marital Status
Height and Weight
Identification Marks (1) and (2)
Aadhaar (last 4 digits / masked copy)

2. Educational Qualification

Examination	School / Board / University	Year of Passing	Percentage / Grade
[10th / SSC]	[Board]	[YYYY]	[%]
[12th / HSC / ITI]	[Board]	[YYYY]	[%]
[Graduation / Diploma]	[University]	[YYYY]	[%]

3. Work Experience

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[Company Logo][Company Name]
EMPLOYEE MASTER DATA FORM
Request Type:
New Hire / Change
Effective Date:
[Date]
Prepared by:
[HR Name]
A. Identification
Employee ID [Employee ID]
Full Name (as per PAN) [Employee Name]
Date of Birth
Gender
Date of Joining [Date of Joining]
B. Organisation
Legal Entity
Business Unit
Department [Department]
Cost Centre Code
Work Location [Work Location]
State (for professional tax / LWF)
C. Job
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Employee ID	[Employee ID]
Full Name (as per PAN)	[Employee Name]
Date of Birth
Gender
Date of Joining	[Date of Joining]

Legal Entity
Business Unit
Department	[Department]
Cost Centre Code
Work Location	[Work Location]
State (for professional tax / LWF)

[Company Logo][Company Name]

EMPLOYEE REGISTRATION FORM

Register Serial No.:: [Reference Number]
Date of Registration:: [Date]
Unit / Plant:: [Work Location]

Part 1: Employee Details

Employee Name	[Employee Name]
Employee ID	[Employee ID]
Father's / Spouse's Name
Date of Birth
Mobile Number
Designation	[Designation]
Department	[Department]
Date of Joining	[Date of Joining]
Category (Permanent / Probationer / Trainee / Contract)
Contractor Name (if contract worker)

Part 2: Attendance Enrolment – Time Office

Biometric ID / Card Number
Shift Assigned (General / A / B / C)
Weekly Off
Gate Entry Permitted From (date)

Part 3: Facilities Enrolment – Admin

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[Company Logo][Company Name]
EMPLOYEE KYC FORM
Employee Name:
[Employee Name]
Employee ID:
[Employee ID]
KYC Type:
Fresh / Periodic Update / Change
Date:
[Date]
1. Personal Details
Full Name (as per PAN)
Date of Birth
Father's / Spouse's Name
Mobile Number
Email ID
Photograph (affix)
2. Proof of Identity
Document Type (PAN / Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licence)
Document Number
Issue Date and Expiry Date
3. Proof of Address
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Full Name
Preferred Name (for email and ID card)
Mobile Number
Personal Email ID
City of Residence

Document Type (PAN / Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licence)
Document Number
Issue Date and Expiry Date

Reference Check Consent Form

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1. Professional Referees

2. Topics That May Be Discussed

3. Confidentiality

Consent and Declaration

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