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The Indian resume format — what recruiters in India actually expect
A resume that works at home can fail in India. Not because of your experience — because of local conventions: photo rules, personal details, length and tone. Here is what makes a Indian resume different — and how we rebuild yours for it.
The Indian rules at a glance
PhotoOptional — common in government/local; advised against in IT/multinationals
Personal detailsYes: dedicated "Personal Details" section — birthdate, gender, father’s name
Length & format1–2 pages
What Indian recruiters look for
"Declaration" line at the end still customary; numbers everywhere (percentages, marks)
The #1 mistake applicants make in India
Omitting the Declaration for traditional employers
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