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In recent years, India’s job market has undergone a profound transformation — and one industry quietly powering this change is background verification. Once considered a back-office function, background screening has evolved into a critical compliance, security, and reputation-management pillar for organizations across sectors.

As India’s workforce expands, so does the need for trusted, certified professionals who can ensure the authenticity of every hire. This blog takes you inside the booming background screening industry, exploring its growth, challenges, and the rewarding career paths it now offers.

🎓 Introduction: A New Era for Background Screening Professionals

The background verification (BGV) industry in India has evolved dramatically — from paper-based verifications and field visits to AI-enabled digital checks, global databases, and instant identity tools. Yet, the one thing missing has been formal professional recognition for those who power this industry every day.

That’s where CBVP — Certified Background Verification Professional — comes in.

Launched by BGV Academy, this is India’s first industry-recognized certification designed exclusively for professionals working in or aspiring to join the background verification sector.