Resume format

Resume format for freshers, experienced professionals and government jobs

There is no single official resume format in India, but employers expect the same few patterns. Pick the one that matches where you are, keep the sections in this order, and the reader finds what they look for in the first few seconds.

Resume format for freshers

With little or no work experience, education and skills do the work. Keep it to one page. Put a short career objective at the top that names the job you want, then education with marks, then projects and internships. Add a declaration if you are applying to government bodies or smaller firms that expect it.

Full guide: resume format for freshers in India, and career objective vs summary with examples.

Fresher, one page
  1. Name, phone, email, city, LinkedIn
  2. Career objective (2–3 lines)
  3. Education: degree, 12th, 10th with marks or CGPA
  4. Skills
  5. Projects and internships
  6. Certifications and training
  7. Achievements and activities
  8. Languages known
  9. Declaration (if expected)

Samples in this format: Software developer fresher resume sample, Accounts executive resume sample, Data entry operator / back office resume sample, HR executive resume sample.

Resume format for experienced professionals

Once you have two or more years of work, experience comes before education. Open with a professional summary that names your role, years and strongest skills. Under each job, give three to six bullet points that show results with numbers. Two pages is normal after about five years; older jobs can shrink to one line each.

Leave out 10th and 12th marks once you have a degree and several years of work, unless the employer asks.

Experienced, one or two pages
  1. Name, job title, phone, email, city, LinkedIn
  2. Professional summary (3–4 lines)
  3. Key skills
  4. Work experience, latest first, with results
  5. Education
  6. Certifications
  7. Projects or awards (if relevant)
  8. Languages known

Samples in this format: Software developer resume sample, Accountant / finance executive resume sample, Sales manager resume sample, Staff nurse / ward in-charge resume sample.

Resume format for government, PSU and bank jobs

Government departments, PSUs, railways, banks and many schools expect a formal format: personal details (date of birth, father's name, category if asked, address), qualifications in a clear table-like list with board, year and percentage, and a signed declaration with place and date. Always follow the format in the notification when one is given. The Civic and Classic templates are made for this.

Government / PSU
  1. Name in capitals, contact details
  2. Post applied for
  3. Personal details
  4. Educational qualifications with board, year, %
  5. Experience (if any)
  6. Certificates and computer skills
  7. Languages known
  8. Declaration with place, date, signature

Samples in this format: Primary / TGT teacher fresher resume sample, Senior school teacher (PGT) resume sample, Security supervisor resume sample.

Resume format for ITI, diploma and skilled trades

For electricians, fitters, welders, technicians and supervisors, the trade comes first: your ITI or diploma with the trade name and NCVT/SCVT, apprenticeship, the machines and tools you can handle, licences and safety training. Keep it to one page, and put numbers in the work: machines maintained, output, breakdowns fixed, sites handled.

Full guide: resume tips for ITI, diploma and skilled trades.

ITI / diploma, one page
  1. Name, phone, city
  2. Career objective
  3. Trade qualification (ITI / diploma)
  4. Apprenticeship and work
  5. Technical skills, machines and tools
  6. Licences and safety training
  7. 10th / 12th
  8. Languages known, personal details, declaration

Samples in this format: Electrician resume sample, Welder fresher resume sample, CNC operator / setter resume sample, Site supervisor resume sample.

Formatting rules that apply to every format

  • Length: one page for freshers, two for most experienced people. A CV for academic posts can run longer.
  • Font and size: a plain font at 10–12 points for the text, with clear headings. Keep margins even.
  • Dates: month and year, written one way throughout (Jun 2022 – Present).
  • Photo: only when the employer asks or it is usual for the job. Never a selfie.
  • Email: one made from your name, such as priya.sharma@gmail.com.
  • File: send a PDF unless the advert asks for Word, and name it after yourself: Priya_Sharma_Resume.pdf.
  • Layout: one column for job portals; a two-column template is fine for emailing a person.

Questions people ask

Which resume format is best for freshers?

A one-page reverse-chronological format: career objective, education with marks, skills, projects and internships, certifications, then languages and a declaration if needed.

Should I write my resume in PDF or Word?

PDF, unless the advert asks for Word. PDF keeps your layout exactly; Word files can shift on another computer.

Is a declaration needed on a resume?

Not for most private companies. It is expected on government, PSU and many school or trade applications, with place, date and signature.

What is the difference between a resume and a CV?

In India they are used for the same thing. Strictly, a resume is a short, targeted document; a CV is a full, longer record used in academic, research and medical applications.

How many pages should a resume be?

One page with under two years of experience, two pages for most experienced people. Do not stretch a fresher resume to two pages.