Free resume templates
Free Resume Templates in Word & PDF
Download any of these six ATS-friendly resume templates free as a Word (.docx) file or a PDF, or open one in the builder and fill it in online. Each comes with a real sample for Indian jobs, and there's a blank resume format you can fill in Word.
Six ATS-friendly resume templates
Every design uses real, selectable text and standard headings, so applicant tracking systems can read it. Switch designs any time in the builder without retyping.
Minimal
Teaching, research and ATS-heavy portalsQuiet typography, lots of air
Sample: Teacher Fresher (B.Ed)
Fill in the blanks
Blank resume format (Word & PDF)
Every section in the order recruiters expect, with a line in each place telling you what to write. Download it in Word, replace each line with your details and save it as a PDF, or fill it in online and let the builder handle the layout.
- Header, headline and summary
- Education with CGPA or %
- Experience and internships
- Projects, skills, certificates
Which resume template should you pick?
| You are… | Template | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (any degree) | Compact or Modern | Fits education, projects and skills on one page |
| Government, PSU or bank job | Classic | Formal, single column and easy to print |
| IT, software or data role | Modern | Clear sections for skills, projects and GitHub links |
| Design, marketing or content | Sidebar | Room for tools, portfolio links and languages |
| Teacher or lecturer | Minimal | Calm layout that puts qualifications first |
| Manager, 8+ years | Executive | Bold header and space for achievements |
Resume formats by qualification
Each one is a complete sample you can download in Word or PDF and edit. See all 73 resume examples for more roles.
Frequently asked questions
Are these resume templates really free to download in Word?+
Yes. Every template on this page downloads free as a Word (.docx) file or a PDF, with no sign-up, watermark or payment. You can also open any template in the online builder, fill it in, switch designs without retyping and download again as many times as you like.
Which resume format is best for freshers in 2026?+
A one-page, single-column, reverse-chronological format works best for most freshers in India: name and contact details, a two-line summary, education with CGPA or percentage, internships and projects, skills and certifications. The Compact and Modern templates follow this order and are easy for applicant tracking systems to read.
Should I send my resume in Word or PDF?+
Send a PDF unless the job post or portal asks for Word. A PDF keeps your layout the same on every screen, and a text-based PDF like the ones made here is ATS-friendly. Keep the Word file for quick edits, or for recruiters and consultants who ask for a .docx.
Do the Word files keep the same design as the PDF?+
The Word file keeps your text, section headings, accent colour, font and dates in a clean single-column layout that any ATS and any version of Word can read. The PDF keeps the exact design of the template you picked, including columns and sidebars.
Is there a blank resume format I can fill in?+
Yes. The blank resume format on this page has every section in the right order, with a line in each place telling you what to write. Download it in Word, replace each line with your own details, then save it as a PDF before you apply.