Is National Skills Registry (NSR) Mandatory Before Joining

Is NSR mandatory?

The answer is “NO”…

While joining a new company, the HR will ask you to apply for NSR. If you have time to register and give biometric data,you can do it. However if you want to avoid it due to lack of time, you may skip it. But don’t tell the HR, you don’t want to do it. Say that you have applied for it or planning to apply soon. NSR may help you in background check if you are a regular job hopper but it won’t have any adverse affect on your employment even if you don’t do it. Every company has it’s own Background Check (BGC) mechanism. Anyways, it’s good to know about NSR.

 What is NSR?

India has emerged as the global hub for IT and ITES industry and is providing services to foreign clients ranging from corporate, public bodies and even foreign governments. India can remain attractive to such foreign clients only so long as we are able to keep up our service delivery to their satisfaction and demonstrate that we are following best practices in recruitment, information security, etc.

The premier Software industry association, NASSCOM has established a database of employees’ pre-verified resume called “National Skills Registry”. The registry aims to register all industry employees on a web-enabled employee owned and managed database, uniquely identify each employee based on bio-metrics. NSR already has more than 15 lakh IT/ITES professionals in India registered and leading players in the IT industry are part of this initiative

By registering with NSR, your credentials will be kept confidential and the contents will be available only to your immediate employer and such parties specifically authorized by you.

 WHY NSR ?

 • Global clients are concerned about the Credentials / Backgrounds of Indian IT / ITES Employees, handling personal/critical information of their customers/citizens

• The National Skills Registry initiative aims to create, operate & maintain a national level database of IT / ITES professionals with verified identity, education and career information details

• NASSCOM hopes that the NSR initiative will raise the level of security thereby protecting the interests of companies, clients and honest professionals

What is in it for me?

• Having a permanent profile on an industry-wide database driven by NASSCOM.

• NSR Registration will be promoted as a benchmark standard for information security.

• Enhanced credibility of registered and verified information.

• Deterrent for competing job applicants with inflated and bloated profiles.

• Safe and verified repository of your personal, education and career details

• Companies can view the profile only with individual’s permission

• You will get an access to your profile where you can update / edit information, have access to who visits your profile etc.

What is in it for the Employer ?

 • Image enhancement as a Secure Off-shoring destination, with Global client’s confidence.

• Industry wide common accepted standards for back ground check practices.

• Self sustaining system for hosting & sharing existing information as an industry resource and collecting / verifying new information.

• Create Uniqueness among registered professionals, ensuring that only genuine candidates are applying for employment

You would appreciate that if we are to seek business from foreign governments/clients, the credentials of our employees handling their critical information becomes important. The HR processes like confirmation of service, promotion and foreign placements can be faster if the company gets a third party view on the background of the employee!

Therefore we request and recommend you to subscribe your resume to the NSR.

How to register with NSR ?

First Step

Ø  Access www.nationalskillsregistry.com

Ø  Complete online registration prior to on boarding date, by registering the following details:

o    Name, Date of Birth, Addresses (Present, previous and Permanent , PAN , Passport details)

o    Your preferred User ID and Password for access to NSR

o    Details of Academic, professional and technical qualifications

o    Details of present and previous employments (joining / relieving    dates, designations and addresses)

Ø  Make payment for registration of (INR 337)**

* Online or

* Cash / DD at POS (at any of the Accenture on boarding locations). (DD made out to “Alankit Assignments Limited” and made payable at the respective location say Hyderabad, Pune, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai)

Ø  Take print out of acknowledgement form with acknowledgement number for next step

Final Step at POS

 Ø  If you have not opted the online payment, you will need to carry cash of INR 337 or a DD made out to “Alankit Assignments Limited” and made payable at the respective location say Hyderabad, Pune, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai

Ø  Submit Finger-prints, photograph, signature, registration fees of Rs 337 and the acknowledgement printout to a Point of Service (POS).  We will be arranging for the POS to be stationed at each of our onboarding facilities.

Ø  Please carry one of the following documents for identification : Employment Identity Card, Voter’s ID Card, Passport, Driving License, Bank Pass book (if photo attached), College ID card (not more than 1 year old) , PAN card

II. How to Use NSR after complete registration

On the next day, NSR will inform you about your successful registration and your unique ITPIN (IT Professional Identification Number). A card bearing your photograph and IT pin will also be sent to the mailing address you have specified during registration. Now you can access NSR based on your ITPIN – User ID and Password to:

• View & keep your details updated.
• Permit companies to view your profile. In case a company views your profile (as per your permission); you   will be able to know that such a company has viewed your profile.

 NDML help-lines: nsr@nsdl.co.in, +91-22 – 2499 4200

Read more about NSR: What is National Skills Registry (NSR)

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