FAQ's

OTU is a technology-based platform and app designed to help people in the unorganized sector, gain access to services that are usually restricted to those in the organized workforce. The services provided by OTU are Jobs, access to a formal credit system, government schemes, Skill development and training programmes, along with healthcare related information, free of cost.

With over 30+ job categories on our platform, our community comprises Blue-collar employees from all over India available to hire for various tasks across five of the largest industries in the country. OTU’s purpose is simply to uplift the blue-collar Masses in India by providing them hope and opportunities via Jobs, skill up-gradation, financial inclusion, healthcare, General awareness about the industry and the opportunities for collaboration and socialisation with peers

OTU will help you with quick access to jobs, credit, Govt schemes, healthcare & community platforms to interact with apart from skill upgrades. So overall it is there to make your lifestyle better in every aspect of life.

No, it is a one-time process to put profile details and login, next time whenever you open the app, it will automatically take you to a landing page. In case you log out of the app then, in that case, you need to log in again. However, your information filled out earlier will remain in the app.

The app covers more than 50 profiles in blue-collar and grey collar categories including Workers, Labour, Delivery boys, Office boys, Tele callers, Engineers, Technicians, Security guards, Housekeeping staff, Maids and more.

Using your mobile number you can register on our website. If you are using the app you will automatically get registered as you download the app. After this, you need to upload your PAN card details to authenticate and verify yourself as an employer in 48 hours. The job posting can be done by putting desired profile details along with skill sets, you can even put questions to test the employee, and you can find relevant employees as per your requirement from the list of employees/ users on the app and select. If you don’t select or search for employees then also after job posting employees will reach out to you and apply to your job posting.

This is the USP of our platform, we operate on a success fee-based model and prefer to charge only when the employee completes one month on the job and the employer is satisfied with the employee. The charges will be only equivalent upto 6 days’ salary of the employee.

In case employee leaves before 1 month of job completion then Otu will not charge of that employee.

An employee provided through our platform will be triple verified in certain categories i.e. Tech-based verification, video verification & franchise partner verification. Beyond this, there is systemic risk involved in every category

Our platform gives flexibility in terms of the verification system. It depends on the job category to determine the verification compulsion i.e. Security guard or maid where personal interaction happens with the employer to employee, in such cases our franchise partner will conduct the verification process including address verification, police verification etc apart from tech-based verification through APIs.

That is the beauty of our system, HR contact numbers will not be reflected on our platform. The employee will be able to connect to HR through the app only. So it is optional for the Employer to remain online on the app if he/she wants to attend employee calls or requests.

Our skill filter will help you here. Every job profile in the app shall have 5 skills by default, in case any specific skill is required it can be added by our team upon request.

In this case, the fee shall be based on our general calculation. For instance if a driver charges Rs. 500 per day, his monthly salary becomes Rs. 15000 and OTU fees for monthly hiring become Rs. 1000 and daily it shall be Rs. 30 (1000/30 days) for the second visit onwards Rs. 10 is charged for every visit.

Yes, the Credit facility can be available to all users. Whether an employee gets the job through our platform or already working with any company. He just needs to fulfil the criteria of the lender.

Yes, apart from Tech-based verification and profile videos, we have verification through franchise partners, who will not only verify the address of the user but also (a few categories of franchise partners) help the user/ employee to get the police verification done. However, a fee amount shall be chargeable for this.

Within 48 hours you need to respond to the employee, or else our team will reach out to you regarding a decision for a particular employee.

Because of our access to a national-level database, recruitment happens at a much faster  speed on our platform in comparison to any HR agency. However, to get an employee within 24 to 48 hours you can opt for a top company category for urgent hiring services which can help you in your urgent need.

To be registered in the app you need to fill in basic details like your name, Date of birth, address, preferred location for job etc. You can then apply by just clicking on the apply button. However, if you want to increase your chances of getting a job then it is advisable to complete your profile. Like filling in details regarding your past qualification, and job experience along with a 10 to 30 seconds video.

Since we are at a growth stage jobs are available at limited locations. However, our app intends to provide a job at the nearest location to your address.

A maximum of two working days will be the timeline for an employer to respond. In case there is no response , then our team will connect to the particular employer to get a response on the same.

There is a calling facility in the app. You will be able to connect with HR directly if they are online. In case the HR is offline then they can reach out to you through the app whenever they next come online or can schedule a connection. You just need to remain logged into the app at that scheduled time .

OtU will help you quicken access to job, credit, Govt schemes, healthcare & community platform to interact apart from skill upgrade help. So over all it is there to make your life style better in every aspect of life.

Yes, the app is not just a job portal but also a full ecosystem for users which provides them with various services as well as a community platform to interact.

Credit or loan eligibility will be determined based on your salary, type of employer, continuity on the job and other factors. The app allows accessing organised lenders/ banks that give a loan at the lowest rates as compared to informal money lenders or institutions. Here the process will be faster and less costly without taking any undue advantage of your situation.

Profile video determines the completeness of your profile. It will increase your chances of getting the job since it is as good as 60% to 70% of your first round of interview.

Your video should consist of your name, preferred job location, education, previous experience and the skills you are good at, that’s it.

Our franchise partner will either help you get the police verification done (the same service shall be a paid service @ Rs. 250 to 300) or he/she will guide you to the relevant place to get the said service.

Either it is tech-based verification by just checking your Aadhar details or franchise partner based verification. Verification requirements will reflect in your profile depending on the category of job you applied for. For the credit section, franchise based verification shall be compulsory, which shall be treated as a reference check.

Your profile will not be linked to any franchise partner, in that case, you will not be able to get recruitment in the category where franchise partner based verification is required i.e. Security guard, Maid, Housekeeping for hotels etc…

In case you are unable to access any franchise partner then you can reach out to our helpline services. Apart from tech-based verification which happens by sharing KYC documents in the app. You will be guided on alternative ways of reference checks by our tech team. Like getting two references from reputed company employees or reference from Govt officials of your area. Such verification is required in only a few categories.

Our platform gives flexibility in terms of verification system. It depends on the job category to determine the verification compulsion i.e. Security guard or maid where personal interaction happens with the employer to employee, in such case our franchise partner will do the verification process including address verification, police verification help etc apart from tech based verification through APIs.

1. Social worker – Any certificate of social work by a recognized institute & Identity proof.
2. Govt Servant – Proof of Govt job (present/ past).
3. Doctor- Practice certificate/ Degree.
4. Sarpanch/ Parshad- proof of appointment
5. Head of Education/ Skill Institute/ NGO – Proof of service.
6. Any private establishment 10 years old – Proof of establishment.
7. Any establishment of the Govt facilities/ corporate.

i.e. CSC, Post office, Vakrangee, e-Mitra etc – Proof of establishment

Along with the above documents, one passport size photo is required to apply for the franchise partner.

Reference related: Franchise partners would refer & help in the onboarding of employees/ users from its vicinity/ network to KPPL for jobs and encourage them to register on the platform of KPPL.

Verification Related: In addition to reference, Franchise Partner will conduct the verification for any employee registered with the KPPL platform whether it is onboarded/registered through Franchise Partner or directly on the platform. This verification includes the following:

Category A – Construction worker, Labour, Factory worker, Temporary job worker etc.

1. Address identification.
2. Identity proof verification

Category B – Staff for offices, companies, shops etc.

1. Address identification 
2. Identity proof verification
3. Criminal background check

Category C – Drivers, Security guards, Household staff & Blue-collar job workers etc.

1. Address identification.
2. Identity proof verification.
3. Criminal background check/ Police verification
4. Character Reference check from 2 others

Note: For any additional verification such as police verification if there is an additional official cost to be incurred i.e. Rs. 250 per person along with Rs. 50 service charges about the same can be taken from the user once he is recruited through the KPPL platform.

1. The franchise partner shall be an authorised person of the company only and only for referral and verification as mentioned in this agreement.
2. The franchise partner shall not ask/ claim for any money/ consideration from users for registration or any services provided by the platform of KPPL other than mentioned in the agreement for Police verification etc.
3. In case any favour is asked by the franchise partner from users then that will be treated as a violation of this agreement and with immediate effect, the franchise partner will be barred from using the platform of KPPL. He/ She will not be allowed to represent KPPL as a franchise partner in future and no money/consideration shall be paid to him/ her.

1. Franchise Partner shall be entitled for a fixed fee of Rs. 10 per user onboard; it shall be paid for the services of onboarding and verification.
2. For physical verification process, franchise partner will get an additional 20% of fee income generated from employers who does the recruitment for category C employees. However, there shall be a minimum 5% fee sharing for any kind of employee recruitment on the app/ platform.
3. For any additional verification such as police verification if there is an additional official cost to be incurred i.e., Rs. 250 per person along with Rs. 50 service charges pertaining to the same can be taken from user once he is recruited through KPPL platform.
4. The payment shall be calculated by way of reward points for franchise partner, on monthly basis funds will be transferred on receipt of funds from employers which generally will take 30 days post recruitment

Yes, apart from Tech based verification and profile videos, we have verification through franchise partners, who will not only verify the address of the user but also (few categories of franchise partners) help user/ employee to get the police verification done. However said fees shall be chargeable.