How to Write a Resume for Government and PSU Jobs (Format + Example)

Most government recruitments use an online application form, so many candidates never prepare a resume. But a resume is still needed for walk-in interviews, contract and project posts, PSU and bank interviews, and every private job. A clear one-page or two-page resume also helps you fill application forms accurately because all your details are in one place.

The format that works best

1. Header: full name, mobile number, email, city and state. A photo only if the notification asks for one.
2. Objective or summary: two lines about your qualification and the role you want.
3. Education: latest first, with board or university, year and percentage or CGPA, exactly as in your certificates.
4. Experience: organisation, designation, dates (month and year) and three or four duties or achievements.
5. Skills: computer skills (with certificates such as CCC or O Level), typing speed, languages, technical tools.
6. Certifications and training: apprenticeships, NCC, NSS, internships, online courses.
7. Personal details: date of birth, category (only if relevant to the post), languages known.
8. Declaration: one line confirming the information is true, with place, date and signature.

Example summary lines

• Graduate (B.Com) with Tally and CCC certification and typing speed of 35 wpm, seeking a clerical or accounts assistant post.
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering with one-year apprenticeship at a power utility, seeking a technician or junior engineer role.
• B.Sc Nursing with two years of ICU experience, seeking a staff nurse position.

Write duties as results

Rules for government-style resumes

• Every date, mark and name must match your certificates and the application form exactly.
• Use a simple font, black text and clear headings. Avoid colourful templates and charts.
• Keep it to one page for freshers and two pages for experienced candidates.
• Save it as a PDF named with your full name.
• Never include false experience or skills; verification can end your candidature or even your job later.

Biodata vs resume vs CV

A biodata focuses on personal details and is still requested in some government and walk-in formats. A resume is a short summary for a specific job. A CV is longer and used for academic and research posts, listing publications, projects and conferences. When a notification gives a format, always follow that format exactly.