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Biodata Format

Free biodata format for marriage, government jobs, and freshers.

By Priya Sharma · Last updated 2026-05-05

When to use a biodata vs a resume

A biodata is the right format for marriage proposals and most Indian government job applications. It includes personal details (date of birth, religion, marital status) that a private-sector resume should never include.

If you're applying to a private company in India — fintech, SaaS, services, manufacturing — use a one-page resume, not a biodata. The two formats are not interchangeable, and using the wrong one signals you don't understand the context.

What goes in a biodata

Personal details (name, date of birth, place of birth, gender, marital status, religion, nationality), contact information, educational qualifications in a tabular format with years and grades, work experience if any, languages known, hobbies, references, and a signed declaration at the bottom.

Government biodata adds: father's name, permanent address, category (General / OBC / SC / ST / EWS), height and weight (rare but still on some forms), and a recent passport-size photograph at the top right.

Step-by-step

  1. 1.
    Pick the right format
    Marriage biodata is 1-2 pages with personal details prominent. Government biodata is 2-3 pages with educational tables.
  2. 2.
    Add a header
    Title 'BIO-DATA' centered at top, with a passport photo top-right (only for hard-copy submissions).
  3. 3.
    Fill personal details
    Full name, DOB, place of birth, religion, nationality, marital status, languages known, contact info.
  4. 4.
    Add education table
    Tabular: qualification, board/university, year, percentage/CGPA. Most recent on top.
  5. 5.
    Add work experience
    If any — designation, company, duration, brief responsibilities.
  6. 6.
    Add declaration + signature
    'I hereby declare that all information given above is true to the best of my knowledge.' Date, place, signature.

FAQ

What's the difference between biodata, CV, and resume?

Biodata = personal details + qualifications, traditional Indian format used for marriage / government jobs. CV = comprehensive academic / professional history, used in academia. Resume = 1-2 page summary tailored to a specific job, used in private-sector hiring.

Should I add a photo to my biodata?

Yes for marriage biodata and most government applications — passport-size, formal, top-right corner. Never add a photo to a private-sector resume.

Can I use biodata for a software job at Flipkart?

No. Use a 1-page private-sector resume. Biodata for tech jobs reads as out-of-touch with current Indian hiring.

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