Once the job offer has been made to the candidate, company prepares an important document containing vital details about the candidate which is authenticated by him/her. This document serves as a valid record for the future reference.
Name the document which has been highlighted in the above para.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Attestation form
Option (1) Attestation form — Correct. This form holds vital details about the candidate, authenticated and attested by him or her. It will be a valid record for future reference. That matches the passage word for word.
Option (2) Contract of employment — Incorrect. This is a separate written document. It lists job title, duties, pay, leave rules and so on. It is not the one authenticated by the candidate for the record.
Option (3) Job offer — Incorrect. The job offer is the step before this. It is made through a letter of appointment. The passage speaks of what happens after the offer.
Option (4) Letter of appointment — Incorrect. The letter of appointment is the way the job offer is made. It is not the record authenticated by the candidate.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(viii)Contract of Employment: … One such document is the attestation form. This form contains certain vital details about the candidate, which are authenticated and attested by him or her. Attestation form will be a valid record for future reference. There is also a need for preparing a contract of employment. …” |