Resume & CV builder for India
In India the document is called a Resume / CV. Recommended length: 1–2 pages. Below are the conventions that decide whether your application looks local and professional — or foreign and risky. Then build yours free, with India pre-selected.
Build my India resume — freeWhat to include for India
- Name, city, phone and email
- Education with university, year and percentage/CGPA where strong
- Skills matched to the job description
- Notice period and current location for experienced hires
What to leave out
- Full postal address
- Passport number, Aadhaar or PAN details
- Declaration paragraphs and 'objectives' copied from templates
Photo, language & spelling
Photo: Not expected for corporate and IT roles; sometimes used for sales, hospitality and front-desk roles.
Spelling: British English spelling is standard.
Documents employers commonly request
- Educational certificates
- Relieving and experience letters
- ID proof at offer stage
Local insight
Large employers and startups screen with ATS software — mirror the job description's real keywords honestly.
Sources
Conventions vary by employer, sector and role — always check the job ad's own instructions first.
- Naukri — Relieving letter format and guide — Relieving letters required at joining a new company and used in background verification; not explicitly mandated by labour law in every case