Background verification - no reply from the previous company. Now new company asked for GST details for verification

Got a minor discrepancy from the company because of no reply from the previous company. Now the new company asked for GST details for verification. My previous employer is a coaching institute, but they got GST registered in 2021. My work experience there was from 2018 to 2020. Will I clear the background verification (BGV)? I have already submitted the work experience certificate, but since it was a startup, there was no PF account.

Hi,

You can submit whatever proof you have, including a relieving order related to your work experience between 2018 and 2020, which is the maximum you can do.

The BGV should be limited to your past employment details only, and I really don't understand the purpose behind asking for the GST number.

Are they planning to hire you, or are they going to purchase your old company? Any vendor having a business transaction with the employer will require a GST number.

It is not mandatory for your past employer to provide a GST number for employment verification.

Based on the available information, if they hire you, it would be well and good. If not, look for another employer.