Declaration for Resume
Short answer: A resume declaration is a one-line statement at the bottom confirming the information is true — typically: "I hereby declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge." Include it for government, teaching, bank and traditional Indian employers; skip it for IT, MNC and ATS-driven corporate applications.
The declaration line is a holdover from paper biodata culture. It still appears on millions of Indian resumes — sometimes because the employer expects it, sometimes because a college placement template included it by default.
When to include a declaration
Include a declaration for: government and PSU applications, teaching and school jobs, bank and clerical roles, campus placement submissions where the cell template requires it, and biodata-style formats. Skip it for: product companies, IT services applying through Naukri/LinkedIn, startups, and any employer using an ATS — parsers often misread footer text and it adds no signal.
Standard declaration text (copy-paste)
Place after your last section, left-aligned, with your signature, place and date on the lines below.
English: I hereby declare that all the information furnished above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Hindi (when the form asks): मैं घोषणा करता/करती हूँ कि उपरोक्त दी गई सभी जानकारी मेरी जानकारी और विश्वास के अनुसार सत्य और सही है।
Formatting rules
One line only — not a paragraph. No bold borders or boxed declarations. Sign in blue/black ink if printing; typed name + "(Signature)" if submitting digitally. Place and date on separate lines: "Place: Bengaluru" then "Date: 06/08/2026" (DD/MM/YYYY for India).
Examples
I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
I hereby declare that the above particulars are true. I can join within 30 days of selection.
I solemnly declare under oath that every word written above in this curriculum vitae document is absolutely true...