What is an ATS?
An applicant tracking system is the software employers use to collect and sort job applications. When you apply on a company careers site or through a job portal, your resume is usually read by an ATS before a recruiter sees it. The system pulls out your name, contact details, jobs, education and skills, and recruiters then search and filter candidates by keywords, location, experience and notice period.
If the system can’t read your resume properly, your details can come out jumbled or missing, and you may not appear in a recruiter’s search even when you have the right experience.
What this checker looks at
- Can it be read: scanned or image-only resumes, text that turns into symbols because of a decorative font, and words that run together.
- Layout: two-column designs, tables, text boxes, page headers and footers, photos, icons and skill bars.
- Contact details: email, mobile number, city and LinkedIn, and whether they sit where an ATS can find them.
- Sections: standard headings such as Profile summary, Work experience, Education and Skills.
- Content: length, dates, bullet points, numbers in your achievements, action verbs, and personal details you can leave out.
- Keywords: paste a job description and we compare it with your resume using more than 150 skills and tools.
Your file stays on your device
The checker runs in your web browser. Your resume is opened and read on your own phone or computer. It is not uploaded to our server, and nothing is kept after you close the page.
Resume tips for Indian job seekers
- Keep it to 1 or 2 pages, in one column, and save it as PDF or .docx.
- Put your name, mobile number, email and city in the first lines of the page, not in the page header.
- Mention your notice period, or write “Immediate joiner”. Recruiters filter by it.
- You can leave out your photo, date of birth, marital status and father’s name unless an employer asks. Never put your Aadhaar or PAN number on a resume.
- Freshers: list internships, projects and certifications under clear headings, with what you built and the tools you used.
- Use the same words as the job description where they are true for you. Our resume keyword checker compares the two side by side.
Questions people ask
Is this ATS resume checker free?
Yes. There is no sign-up and no limit on how many times you check.
What is a good ATS score?
85 or more means most systems should read your resume without trouble. Between 65 and 84, fix the items marked “Fix” first. Below 65, the layout or missing details could stop recruiters finding you. Every ATS reads files a little differently, so treat the score as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Should I upload my resume as PDF or Word?
Both work with most systems as long as the file is made from text and not scanned. Follow the employer’s instructions. If there are none, a simple PDF keeps your formatting.
Can I check the resume I uploaded to Naukri or LinkedIn?
Yes. Check the same file you uploaded there. If you change it, upload the new version to the portal as well.
More tips in our guide to resume tips for Indian job seekers.