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Indian Resume Format Guide 2026
Indian hiring splits in two: modern MNC/IT recruiting wants a clean ATS resume with no personal data, while government and PSU roles still expect biodata-style detail and a photo. This template targets the modern private sector.
The rules at a glance
Length
1 page for freshers; 2 pages experienced
Photo
No for MNCs/IT; required only for govt/PSU roles
Personal details
Skip DOB/father's name for private sector
Dates
Mar 2020 – Present
Freshers
Education first, projects + CGPA (if ≥ 7.0)
ATS
Naukri, LinkedIn and MNC portals all screen by keywords
✓ Do
- Freshers: lead with education, academic projects and internships
- Include CGPA/percentage if it's strong (≥ 7.0 / 70%)
- A one-line career objective is accepted for freshers
- List technical skills prominently with exact tool names
- Experienced: switch to achievement bullets like a US resume
✕ Don't
- Date of birth, father's name, marital status, religion (private sector)
- Photo unless the posting explicitly asks
- The word 'biodata'; it dates you
- Long paragraphs describing duties
- Inflated CGPA or unverifiable claims; background checks are routine
💡 Toggle 'I'm a fresher' in the form: it reorders the resume to lead with education and relabels the summary as a Career Objective.
Quick answers
- How long should a India resume be?
- 1 page for freshers; 2 pages experienced
- Should it include a photo?
- No for MNCs/IT; required only for govt/PSU roles
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- Yes. The GlobeResume builder applies every rule on this page automatically, previews your resume live, and exports to PDF and Word. It runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
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