Employee BGV API Pack
Run instant background verification on new hires — identity, address, employment history, criminal records, and education — in one API bundle.
What You Can Achieve
"Complete a new employee's background verification — identity, address, employment history, and education — in under 5 minutes, with zero manual effort."
What You Get
Every API in this pack, what it does, and why it's included.
PAN Verification API
See API docs →What it does: Verify the employee's PAN for identity and tax compliance.
Why it's in this pack: Required for TDS compliance on salary and is the primary government-issued identity for employment records.
Employee Verification (EPFO) API
See API docs →What it does: Verify employment history via EPFO PRAN records.
Why it's in this pack: Checks all past employers registered with EPFO — no need to call previous employers manually.
Driving Licence Verification API
See API docs →What it does: Verify DL authenticity and traffic violation history.
Why it's in this pack: Mandatory for driver, delivery, and field workforce roles. Catches fake or suspended licences before onboarding.
DigiLocker (Educational Documents) API
See API docs →What it does: Fetch degree certificates and marksheets directly from DigiLocker.
Why it's in this pack: Eliminates educational document forgery — the leading form of BGV fraud in India.
Reverse Geocoding API
See API docs →What it does: Convert GPS coordinates to verifiable address for field employee visits.
Why it's in this pack: Validates that the address provided during onboarding matches the physical location — critical for blue-collar workers.
Voter ID Verification API
See API docs →What it does: Verify Voter ID (EPIC) for additional identity confirmation.
Why it's in this pack: An alternative government-issued ID when employees don't have PAN or Aadhaar — common for informal sector workers.
Passport Application Validation API
See API docs →What it does: Validate passport application details for employees in international or travel roles.
Why it's in this pack: Mandatory for roles involving international travel — confirms document validity and matches holder identity.
Name Match API
See API docs →What it does: Fuzzy name matching across all submitted identity documents.
Why it's in this pack: Catches name discrepancies across PAN, Aadhaar, DL, and employment records that indicate identity fraud.
Email Verification API
See API docs →What it does: Verify employee email address deliverability.
Why it's in this pack: Confirms the contact email is valid and reachable — important for offer letters, payroll communications, and DPDP consent.
DIN Verification API
See API docs →What it does: Check whether the candidate holds a Director Identification Number and active directorships.
Why it's in this pack: Surfaces undisclosed directorships and conflicts of interest — key for senior, finance, and compliance hires.
How it works
Employee submits mobile number
PAN — identity confirmed
DigiLocker — Aadhaar fetched for verification
EPFO lookup — employment history verified
DigiLocker — education documents fetched
BGV report generated — hire/no-hire recommendation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is consent required for EPFO lookup?+
Yes. Eko's Employee Verification API includes a consent flow compliant with DPDP Act 2023. The employee provides explicit consent before any employment data is fetched.
What if an employee hasn't registered with EPFO?+
For informal workers without EPFO records, the pack falls back to reference check support via our partner network and address verification via Aadhaar (DigiLocker).