Standard Biodata Format for Job Applications

It is important to know the difference before applying:

• Resume: A short (1-2 page) document highlighting your skills, experience, and education directly relevant to the specific job. (Most preferred by modern companies).
• CV (Curriculum Vitae): A long, detailed document covering your entire academic and professional history, publications, and awards. (Used mostly in academia and research).
• Biodata: An older format that includes extensive personal details (religion, marital status, father's name, date of birth) along with education. Often required for government jobs in India.

If an employer specifically asks for a Biodata, ensure you include the following sections in order:

1. Personal Information: Name, Father's Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Marital Status, Nationality, and Religion.
2. Contact Details: Permanent Address, Mobile Number, and a professional Email ID.
3. Objective Line: A 1-2 sentence statement about your career goals.
4. Educational Qualifications: Create a clean table listing your degrees (10th, 12th, Graduation), passing year, board/university, and percentage scored.
5. Work Experience: (If any) Company name, job role, and duration of work.
6. Skills: Technical skills (e.g., Python, Tally, Excel) and soft skills.
7. Declaration: A final sentence stating, 'I hereby declare that all the above information is true to the best of my knowledge', followed by Date, Place, and your Signature.

• Use a clean, readable font like Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman (size 11 or 12).
• Never use spelling mistakes; proofread your document twice.
• Save and send the file as a PDF document, never as a Word file, so the formatting doesn't break on the employer's computer.