Accenture

Online Employee Assessment Form (EAF)

Abacus RM Release 7.1

Frequently Asked Questions

A guide for candidates for filling the online form

ACCENTURE: INDIA (IDC

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Table of Contents
Why do I need to fill the Employee Application Form (EAF)?................................................................. 3
How will I get notified about filling the EAF? .......................................................................................... 3
From where can I access the EAF? .......................................................................................................... 3
Can I download the EAF to fill it? ............................................................................................................ 3
What will happen if I do not fill/submit the EAF? ................................................................................... 3
What is the difference between the Save and Submit buttons? ..................................................... 3
Do I need to fill up the form and submit it in one go or can it be saved partially? ................................ 3
Can I resubmit the EAF? .......................................................................................................................... 4
How can I request for an update of information for a submitted form? ............................................... 4
Why is the EAF link not visible for me? ................................................................................................... 4
Can I access EAF from all browsers? ....................................................................................................... 4
Is maiden name mandatory for all candidates? ..................................................................................... 4
If I only have a landline number, can I specify that as the permanent number? ................................... 4
Which formats are allowed for uploading the photograph? .................................................................. 4
What is the specified size of the photo that can be uploaded? ............................................................. 4
What data should I enter in the Primary skill/Competency? ................................................................. 5
What is PIO/OCI card? ............................................................................................................................ 5
What is NASSCOM National Skills Registry (NSR)? ............................................................................... 5
How many references do I need to give? ............................................................................................... 5
What should I do if I dont have PAN number? ...................................................................................... 5
Can I give the same number for both permanent and alternate phone number? ................................ 5
Can I give the same mail id for both Email Id and Alternate Id? ............................................................ 5
What will happen if I check Same as current address checkbox for permanent address? ................. 5
Can I give more than one preferred work location? ............................................................................... 5
If I have worked with Accenture as a contractor, should I select Yes for Ex Accenture?.................... 6
I have attended an interview previously but have forgotten the Candidate ID, what should I do? ...... 6
Should I type the full name of the company to get the name of company list in dropdown list? ......... 6
What should I do if my previous company is not listed in the dropdown list? ...................................... 6
What should I select if my specialization is not listed in the dropdown list? ......................................... 6

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Why do I need to fill the Employee Application Form (EAF)?

The Employee Application Form (EAF) is the document that is submitted by every candidate
before the offer is rolled out to him/her. This data will be maintained with Accenture for future
reference and would also be used for background checks. It is important that you fill the form
accurately.

How will I get notified about filling the EAF?

Accenture will send an email communication requesting you to fill the application form.

From where can I access the EAF?

This form is available on the following link https://india.jobs.accenture.com under the EAF
section.
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Can I download the EAF to fill it?

The EAF can only be filled online. You cannot download the form.

What will happen if I do not fill/submit the EAF?

Accenture will be unable to process an offer letter if the EAF is not submitted.

What is the difference between the Save and Submit buttons?

You can use the Save button to save a draft of your form. There will be no validation to
check if you have filled all the mandatory fields when you save a draft version. This option is
available to only to candidates. Clicking Submit button will trigger validations for missing
values and will send the copy to the Accenture Personnel on successful submit.
Note: You will not be able to edit the information in the form after you have submitted the
form.

Do I need to fill up the form and submit it in one go or can it be saved

partially?
The form can be saved as draft up to 99 times before it needs to be submitted. However, to
send the data to Accenture personnel, you are required to submit the form.
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Can I resubmit the EAF?

EAF is not editable once submitted. Request needs to be raised with Accenture personnel
for any specific section updates.

How can I request for an update of information for a submitted form?

You are required to ensure that all information is accurate before submitting the form.
Accenture Personnel will review the EAF, once the form has been submitted by you. If there
is any update required then an email will be received by you to fill the necessary section.
Only that section can be edited by you.
Important: If Accenture Personnel need some correction in data, only then the section will be
opened for editing and an email sent to you to modify the data.

Why is the EAF link not visible for me?

The EAF link will be enabled only when you are eligible to fill the EAF.

Can I access EAF from all browsers?

It is recommended that you access EAF with IE or Chrome.

Is maiden name mandatory for all candidates?

Maiden name is mandatory only for married female candidates.

If I only have a landline number, can I specify that as the permanent

number?
Only mobile number can be given as the permanent number. You can provide your landline
number in the Alternate phone number field.

Which formats are allowed for uploading the photograph?

Only .jpeg and .png formats are allowed to be uploaded. Formats such as .bmp are not
supported.

What is the specified size of the photo that can be uploaded?

The size of the photograph should not exceed 600kb. The tool will not accept a file that
exceeds this size.

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What data should I enter in the Primary skill/Competency?

Your can enter your primary skills, scripting languages, and tools that you know such as
.Net, Java, and oracle etc.

What is PIO/OCI card?

The Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card covers self, parents, grandparents, greatgrandparents, and spouse.
Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) only covers self, parents, and grandparents.
OCI has no set limit of days staying in the country while PIO requires contacting the officials
with 180 days of residing in the country. PIO lasts for 15 years; OCI lasts a lifetime.

What is NASSCOM National Skills Registry (NSR)?

Our premier industry association, NASSCOM has established a database called National
Skills Registry that includes pre-verified resumes of employees. The registry aims to register
all industry employees on a web-enabled employee owned and managed database, and
uniquely identify each employee based on bio-metrics.

How many references do I need to give?

Two references are mandatory.

What should I do if I dont have PAN number?

PAN number is mandatory, without that you cannot submit the EAF form.

Can I give the same number for both permanent and alternate phone
number?
Alternate phone number is not mandatory

Can I give the same mail id for both Email Id and Alternate Id?
Alternate Email ID is not mandatory

What will happen if I check Same as current address checkbox for

permanent address?
If you select the Same as current address checkbox after filling the current address, the
same address will be copied as the permanent address.

Can I give more than one preferred work location?

You can give only one preferred work location.

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If I have worked with Accenture as a contractor, should I select Yes

for Ex Accenture?
No. Only permanent employees are required to select Yes.

I have attended an interview previously but have forgotten the

Candidate ID, what should I do?
Providing the Candidate ID is not mandatory.

Should I type the full name of the company to get the name of
company list in dropdown list?
If you type the first three letters, the company names starting with those three letters will be
auto-populated. You can select the appropriate company from the options.

What should I do if my previous company is not listed in the

dropdown list?
You can select Others from the dropdown list. A text box will appear where you can provide
your company name.

What should I select if my specialization is not listed in the dropdown

list?
You can select Others from the dropdown list.

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