Can a Withdrawn Experience Certificate Request Affect My Government Job Prospects in India?

A few weeks ago, I requested a full-time experience certificate from a very small IT company. I did some part-time work with them, but they agreed to provide me with a full-time experience certificate. Later, I changed my mind and decided not to take any experience certificate from them. After that, my relationship with that company became sour. I presume they still have a copy of the email in which I requested the certificate, but I never submitted any kind of experience certificate anywhere.

Impact on Government Job Candidature

Now my question is: Could this hurt my candidature for any kind of government jobs in India (e.g., Public Service Commission, UPSC, Rail, Bank, SSC)?

(P.S: I know my question may look odd, but I want peace of mind, so please answer this question)

I suggest not to worry too much and spoil your mood, health, and peace of mind. What you have mentioned is a very long-shot case. How will this company know that you are applying for UPSC, etc., unless you tell them? And unless you submit to any future employer any experience certificate from them, where is the scope for a background check going wrong? However, your line "After that my relationship with that company became sour" indicates that you haven't told the whole story since it's odd that a relationship can go sour for such a reason.

All the Best.

Regards,
TS

As stated by Mr. TS, you need not worry much because in the government, they will not ask for any experience certificate, and there will be no background verification. Only in sensitive postings (such as defense and Home Ministry positions, and that too at higher levels), special verification will be carried out. This process will only take place in the area of your domicile, where you have provided your permanent and present addresses. Typically, the police will visit your residence to inquire about you and check their records for any cases against you, and then they will respond to the concerned authority.

I would like to offer you some advice: you should strive to satisfy everyone's ego while working so that you do not end up with strained relationships with your colleagues.

Thanks for your reply, Mr. Tajsateesh. Our relationship became sour due to other reasons and obviously nothing to do with the experience certificate. As my question is different, I just thought it would be irrelevant to mention here. But this company knows about my application because I told them when asked for the certificate but never collected that or used that for any application. Hope you understand.

Regards,

As rightly observed by other seniors, you do not have to worry. After you asked them for the part-time experience certificate, did you ask for the full-time certificate? Or was it their offer? If it was their offer and not your request for a full-time experience certificate, you can jolly well say that you didn't take it because it was not true. You wanted a true part-time certificate, whereas what was offered was a full-time certificate. Since it is not true, you didn't take it.

Regards,
V. Raghunathan
Navi Mumbai

Employment History on CVs

As far as my knowledge goes, it is uncommon for individuals to mention in their CVs how many companies they have worked for, as some companies may have had negative experiences with others. Short-term employment should be omitted; otherwise, it might raise the question, "Why did you leave?"

Experience Certificates

Asking for and obtaining an experience certificate is not always mandatory. Once you mention a company, be sure that the new company will get in touch with the old one to try and get feedback about you. Therefore, rather than having a sour relationship, try to maintain a good relationship with the company you worked for.

Security and Inquiries

There is nothing to worry about. Service commission people never inquire about all those details unless it is for the security of the nation. Keep in mind, "Always keep the ball in the other's court so that you can play well."

Have a great day.

Regards,
Arminta.