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Employee Biodata Form

An employee biodata form is a one-to-two page profile with photograph, personal particulars, education, work history, identification marks and references. It is widely used by Indian factories, shops, security agencies and SMEs, especially for staff who do not have a formal resume.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

EMPLOYEE BIODATA

Company:
[Company Name]
Post Applied / Appointed:
[Designation]
Photograph:
[Paste passport-size photograph]

1. Personal Particulars

Full Name
Father's / Husband's Name
Date of Birth and Age
Native Place and District
Present Address
Permanent Address
Mobile Number
Marital Status
Height and Weight
Identification Marks (1) and (2)
Aadhaar (last 4 digits / masked copy)

2. Educational Qualification

ExaminationSchool / Board / UniversityYear of PassingPercentage / Grade
[10th / SSC][Board][YYYY][%]
[12th / HSC / ITI][Board][YYYY][%]
[Graduation / Diploma][University][YYYY][%]

3. Work Experience

Employer NameRoleFrom – ToLast Salary (₹)Reason for Leaving
[Employer][Role][MM/YYYY – MM/YYYY][Amount][Reason]
[Employer][Role][MM/YYYY – MM/YYYY][Amount][Reason]
[Employer][Role][MM/YYYY – MM/YYYY][Amount][Reason]

4. Skills and Languages

Skills / Trades / Machines handled
Languages Known

5. References (not relatives)

NameOccupationAddressMobile
[Reference Name][Occupation][Address][Mobile]
[Reference Name][Occupation][Address][Mobile]

Declaration

I declare that the particulars given above are true. I have no criminal case pending against me. If any information is found false, the company may take action including termination of my services.

Signature / Left Thumb Impression
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]
Witness / Verified by
[HR Name]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Photograph box for identification
  • Personal particulars and native place
  • Education table with board and year
  • Previous work experience table
  • Identification marks, common in security and plant roles
  • Two local references
  • Self-declaration and thumb impression option

When to use it

  • When hiring workers, drivers or helpers who do not submit a resume
  • For security and housekeeping staff where identification marks are recorded
  • When a client or principal employer asks for a standard biodata of deployed staff
  • For walk-in hiring at plants and retail stores

How to customise this template

  1. 1Add a thumb impression box for workers who cannot sign
  2. 2Translate headings into the local language if helpful
  3. 3Add a police verification status field for security staff
  4. 4Shorten the education table for unskilled roles

HR tips

  • Help the worker fill the form if needed and read it back to them
  • Verify references by phone before deployment
  • Attach copies of identity proof with Aadhaar masked
  • Keep the photograph recent and clear

Personal data collected in this form should be used only for employment purposes, shared on a need-to-know basis and stored securely. Review it against applicable laws and your data-protection practices.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between biodata and a resume?+

Biodata focuses on personal particulars, family and identification details with brief education and work history, while a resume focuses on skills and achievements.

Who uses an employee biodata form?+

Factories, security agencies, facility management firms, retailers and SMEs often use it for workers and support staff.

Can a worker give a thumb impression instead of a signature?+

Yes, many employers accept a thumb impression attested by a witness or HR representative when the worker cannot sign.