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Resume format for freshers (free PDF & Word download)

This is a one-page resume format for freshers, built the way campus recruiters and applicant tracking systems in India read resumes: a single column, standard fonts, clear headings and no tables, icons or text boxes. Download it as an editable Word file or a ready PDF, replace the sample details with your own and you are ready to apply.

The sample is filled in for a fictional B.Tech Computer Science graduate so you can see how much to write in each section. Text in [square brackets] is guidance; delete it before you send the resume. If you studied commerce, use the B.Com fresher format instead.

Section order for this format

Fill the sections in this order, top to bottom. The downloads already follow it.

  1. Name and contact detailsFull name, city, a professional email, mobile number and LinkedIn or GitHub. No photo, age or address needed.
  2. Career objectiveTwo or three lines naming the role you want and the skills you bring. Rewrite it for each job.
  3. EducationDegree first, then Class XII and Class X, with college, year and CGPA or percentage as printed on your marksheet.
  4. Technical skillsGroup skills as languages, frameworks, tools and core subjects. List only what you can answer questions on.
  5. ProjectsTwo or three projects: what you built, the tech used and one feature or result you can explain.
  6. InternshipCompany, role, dates and two bullets on what you actually did. Training programmes can go here too.
  7. CertificationsCompleted courses with the issuing body and year, for example NPTEL or a vendor certificate.
  8. Achievements and activitiesHackathons, coding profiles, club roles or NSS/NCC. One line each.
  9. DeclarationOptional, but many Indian employers expect it for fresher roles. Add place, date and your name.

Full sample

PDFWord

This is the same content as the downloadable files. The person is fictional; text in [square brackets] is guidance to replace or delete.

Riya Sample

B.Tech, Computer Science and Engineering | Fresher – Software Developer

Pune | riya.sample@example.com | +91 9XXXX XXXXX | linkedin.com/in/[profile] | github.com/[username]

Career Objective

Computer Science graduate (2026) with hands-on projects in Java, Spring Boot and React, seeking an entry-level Software Developer role where I can build reliable web applications and keep learning from an experienced team.

[2–3 lines. Name the role you are applying for and your strongest skills. Change it for each job.]

Education

B.Tech, Computer Science and Engineering2022 – 2026

ABC Institute of Technology, Pune | CGPA: 8.4/10

Class XII (CBSE), Science – PCM2022

Sample Public School, Nashik | 88%

Class X (CBSE)2020

Sample Public School, Nashik | 91%

Technical Skills

Languages:Java, Python, SQL, JavaScript

Frameworks:Spring Boot, React

Tools:Git, GitHub, Postman, VS Code

Databases:MySQL, MongoDB

Core subjects:Data Structures, DBMS, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, OOP

Projects

Campus Placement Portal | Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, ReactJan 2026 – Apr 2026

  • Built a web app where students register for placement drives and track application status; tested by 60 classmates.
  • Designed REST APIs with separate logins for students and the placement cell, and wrote JUnit tests for the core services.

Expense Tracker | Python, Flask, SQLiteAug 2025 – Oct 2025

  • Created a budgeting app with monthly category reports and CSV export; source code and setup steps documented on GitHub.

[2–3 projects: what you built, the tech used and one result you can explain.]

Internship

Software Development InternMay 2025 – Jul 2025

Contoso Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Pune (Remote)

  • Fixed 15 reported bugs in an internal Java ticketing tool and added input validation to three forms.
  • Wrote SQL queries for a weekly support report that the team lead previously compiled by hand.

Certifications

  • Programming in Java – NPTEL, 2025
  • Responsive Web Design – freeCodeCamp, 2024

Achievements and Activities

  • Finalist, inter-college hackathon (team of 4), 2025
  • Technical head, college coding club; organised 4 workshops on Git and DSA for juniors
  • Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi

Declaration

I hereby declare that the information given above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Place: PuneSignature: ________________

Date: [DD/MM/YYYY](Riya Sample)

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Do's and don'ts

Do

  • Keep it to one page; recruiters screening campus applications skim quickly.
  • Put projects and internship above certifications, because they show what you can do.
  • Use the exact skill names from the job post (for example "Spring Boot", not "Spring framework basics").
  • Save the final version as a PDF named Firstname_Lastname_Resume.pdf.

Don't

  • Don't add a photo, date of birth, religion or marital status to a private-sector resume.
  • Don't use skill bars, star ratings or two-column templates; ATS software often misreads them.
  • Don't list every school subject or every online course you started.
  • Don't leave the [bracketed] guidance text in the file you send.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a resume, a biodata and a CV in India?

A resume is a one or two page summary of skills, education and results, used for most private-sector jobs. A biodata puts personal details such as date of birth, father's name and address first, and is still asked for by small firms, local employers and some government or contract posts. A CV is a longer, complete academic record used for research, teaching and jobs abroad.

Should a fresher resume be one page or two?

One page. A fresher usually has education, two or three projects, an internship and a few achievements, and all of that fits on a single A4 page in a 10–11 pt font. Recruiters at campus drives and on job portals look through many resumes, so a tight page that puts your best project near the top works better than a padded second page.

Should I put a photo on my fresher resume?

For most private-sector jobs in India, no. A photo takes space, adds nothing to your skills and can confuse ATS parsing. Add one only when the employer or job post explicitly asks for it, which is more common for front-office, aviation, hospitality and some government or biodata-style applications. In that case use a recent passport-size photo with a plain background.

Should I write CGPA or percentage on my resume?

Write whatever your marksheet shows: CGPA out of 10 for most engineering degrees and percentage for Class X and XII. Do not convert unless the employer asks, because companies use different conversion rules. If an application form asks for percentage, use the formula your university prints on the marksheet or transcript.

Is a declaration needed at the end of a fresher resume?

It is not legally required and many private companies do not expect it. However, a short declaration with place, date and your name is still common in India, and some campus placement cells and smaller employers prefer it. If space is tight on a one-page resume, it is the first section you can safely remove.

Should I send my resume in Word or PDF format?

Edit in Word, then send a PDF unless the job post or portal asks for .doc or .docx. A PDF keeps your layout identical on every phone and laptop. Both files on this page are text-based, so applicant tracking systems and portals such as Naukri can read them. Name the file clearly, for example Riya_Sample_Resume.pdf.

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