# DigiLocker document checks for new hires

> How candidates share government-signed PAN and Aadhaar details through DigiLocker in MJX Hire, and how those checked documents follow them into People.

Source: https://pathshala.mjxtechnologies.com/docs/people/digilocker-kyc/

DigiLocker is the government's document wallet (signed in through MeriPehchaan). In Pathshala, it is used in **MJX Hire**: a candidate presses **Verify with DigiLocker** on their own page, and the government sends their signed PAN and Aadhaar details straight across — so your team never sees a photo of a photo. When that candidate is hired, their checked documents stay linked to their record in People.

## How it works, step by step

1. In MJX Hire, HR asks the candidate for documents. Those marked **DigiLocker** can be verified with one press.
2. On their candidate page, under **Documents asked from you**, the candidate presses [[Verify with DigiLocker]] and signs in with their own DigiLocker.
3. On DigiLocker's sharing screen they tick their **PAN card** and **Aadhaar card**. Address and date of birth come from the Aadhaar card, so nothing arrives if it is not ticked.
4. The candidate's application shows **Verified by DigiLocker**, with the photo, name, date of birth and **Address (from Aadhaar)**.

> [!SUCCESS]
> A document that came from DigiLocker says *"Came signed from DigiLocker — nobody here had to check it. You can still send it back."*

## What HR sees

| On screen | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Came straight from DigiLocker. We hold the last 4 Aadhaar digits only — never the full number. | The identity card on the application |
| ⚠ The names do not match exactly | Common after a marriage or a shortened name — not a reason to refuse anybody |
| The Aadhaar card was not shared on DigiLocker, so the date of birth above came from the DigiLocker profile… | The candidate did not tick Aadhaar |
| **Remove this verification** | Wrong person or wrong document — the candidate is asked to verify or upload again, and sees your reason |

## After the candidate joins

Their People record shows **Hired through Recruitment**, an **Open in Recruitment** button and **Checked documents (kept encrypted in Recruitment)**. The documents stay in MJX Hire, encrypted; People does not make a second copy.

## Who can use it?

| Who | What |
|---|---|
| Owner, Admin, **HR** job | Ask for documents, see DigiLocker results, remove a verification (MJX Hire Basic and Pro) |
| The candidate | Verify on their own candidate page |

If DigiLocker is not available, the candidate sees *"Could not open DigiLocker just now. Please upload a copy instead."*

## Learn more

- [Candidates and pipeline](hire/candidates-and-pipeline) in the MJX Hire docs
- [Candidate portal](hire/candidate-portal) — what the candidate sees
- [Employees](people/employees) — the People record after hiring

## Questions people ask

### Do we store the full Aadhaar number?

No. Only the last 4 Aadhaar digits are held — never the full number.

### What does DigiLocker send?

The signed PAN, the Aadhaar name, photo, date of birth and address — but only the cards the candidate ticks on DigiLocker's sharing screen.

### Can a candidate upload a copy instead?

Yes. Uploading a PDF or a clear photo still works if they prefer.

### Can I keep an existing employee's Aadhaar in People?

No. Aadhaar and government photo-ID cannot be kept in People's documents yet. DigiLocker checks happen in MJX Hire, before the person joins.

### Which plan has DigiLocker checks?

MJX Hire Basic includes recruitment agencies and DigiLocker document checks.