Placement Agency Fees in India: What Is Normal and What Is a Red Flag

Fees are the biggest worry for job seekers dealing with a placement agency. This guide explains how to think about them and what to ask. Practices vary between agencies, so always get terms in writing.

Who usually pays?

In many placement arrangements the employer pays the agency for finding the right candidate. Unique Placements is free for job seekers. If an agency asks you to pay, ask exactly what the payment is for and when it is due.

Questions to ask about any fee

• What is the exact amount and what does it cover?
• Is any part refundable if I am not placed?
• Will I get a written agreement and a receipt?
• Is the payment made to the company's account, not a person?

Red flags

• A fee demanded on the first call, before you have seen any job details.
• A promise of a guaranteed job.
• Payment requested by UPI to a personal number.
• No receipt, no written terms and no office you can visit.
• Pressure to pay quickly because the vacancy is "closing today".

Fake offers using real company names

Scammers sometimes use the name of a real agency. Be aware of fraud calls and mails in the name of Unique Placements Indore. If you are unsure whether a call is genuine, contact us on 9826537878 before you pay or share documents. Read our guide on avoiding fake job and placement fraud.

Our approach

Applying through Unique Placements is free for job seekers. Learn more on our page about being a top placement agency in Indore, or upload your resume.