Create your Naukri profile
Why should I register with Naukri.com?

Naukri.com helps you find the right job matching your aspirations. Registering with Naukri.com
enables you to:

  1. Access and apply in one-click to more than 5 lakh jobs
  2. Get your CV viewed by over 2.5 lakh recruiters who will contact you with un-advertised jobs
  3. Get the best jobs delivered to your inbox
  4. Apply to jobs from mobile
  5. Keep track of what happens to your applications
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Access Jobs on naukri.com
Apply to Jobs on naukri.com
Apply to Jobs in One Click
Get new jobs matching your profile on email
Access to unadvertised jobs
Create cover-letters and use them impress the recruiter
Create multiple profiles
Choice to get emails/calls directly from recruiters
How does Naukri work?

Naukri is a platform where recruiters and jobseekers can discover each other. Recruiters benefit from Naukri as they can advertise their jobs to millions of jobseekers. Jobseekers can discover over 5 lakh jobs posted on Naukri and apply to them.

There are two ways to get a job on Naukri.

  1. Apply to jobs – Once you apply to a job listing on Naukri, we automatically send your application to the recruiter. The recruiter will view your resume and the profile details that you have filled in your Naukri profile. If they find it suitable, they will contact you to schedule an interview
  2. Get discovered by recruiters – If you have created a profile on Naukri, your profile will be a part of the Naukri jobseeker database. Not all jobs are posted on Naukri. Many times, recruiters on Naukri search through our database to find someone who matches the criteria for a role they are hiring. If they find your profile suitable, they may contact you directly to schedule an interview.

Please note that Naukri is not a recruitment consultancy. Read more about

How naukri works here

How do I register on Naukri.com?

You can register on Naukri.com by choosing below options:

I am a Fresher

I have just graduated/I haven't worked after graduation

I am a Professionals

I have at least 1 month of work experience

Choose between fresher or experienced option. Select fresher if you either are a student or just graduated or if you have never worked before. Select experienced if you have worked or if you are currently working.

Your details such as email and phone number are required to create an account, as we use them to communicate with you. Recruiters also need these details for reaching out to you with jobs. Alternatively, you can create your profile using your Google or Facebook account to make this step easier.

You can fill details such as employment details, education details, your key skills, resume, etc in your profile.

Users can also register through the Android or iOS App.

How can I update/edit my Profile?

To update your profile on Naukri.com:

  1. Login to your Naukri account
  2. Hover the mouse over the My Profile in the right upper corner of the page.
  3. Click on Edit Profile

This will take you to a page where you can update the profile details

We recommend you to update your Profile regularly. Recruiters often contact only those candidates who have recently updated their profiles

Login to Update Profile

On Android and Mobile Web Browser

  1. Tap the hamburger icon at the top left corner of the screen
  2. Click on your profile at the top of the menu
  3. This takes you to a page where you can edit your profile details
What does “Your profile is x% complete” mean? / Why should my profile be 100% complete?

It is important to have a complete profile on Naukri as it increases your chance of recruiters noticing and your profile and contacting you. For example, recruiters are 40% more likely to contact profiles with a photo than profiles without a photo. Each field in your Naukri profile has been assigned a certain % weight and completing these fields would increase your overall profile completion percentage. If your profile completion score is less than 100%, it means that some important fields are incomplete in your profile and you need to fill them.

We recommend you to have a profile completion score close to 100% so that it gives you the best chance to find a job and get the best results at Naukri. Moreover, keep updating your Naukri profile so that recruiters can see your latest accomplishments. This would ensure that you always maintain your edge on Naukri and do not miss opportunities.

Does it cost to create a Naukri profile?

No, creating a profile on Naukri.com is absolutely Free of Cost. Applying to jobs in Naukri is also Free of Cost

I can’t remember the password for my account. How can I login again?

If you have forgotten the password of your account, you need to reset it. An OTP will be sent to your registered email address, which can be used to set a new password

To reset your password:

  1. Click on the Forgot Password? link on the Login Page.
  2. Enter either your user name or the e-mail address with which you created your profile. Click Go.
  3. We send an email to your registered email address with a One-Time Password (OTP). In case you have not received the email with the OTP, check the spam and junk folders of your inbox. We also send this OTP through an SMS to your registered phone number.
  4. Enter this OTP in the OTP field and click Submit.
  5. This takes you to a page where you can enter the new password for logging into your account.

Retrieve Password

On Android and Mobile Web Browser
To reset your password:

  1. Tap the hamburger icon at the top left corner of the screen. Tap Login
  2. Tap Forgot Password? On the login page
  3. Enter your registered email address or username. Tap SET NEW PASSWORD
  4. An OTP will be sent to the registered email address
  5. Enter this OTP and enter a new password. Tap CHANGE PASSWORD. Your password will be changed and you can login with the new password
Why should I create a profile on Naukri if I already have a resume?

When you create your profile on Naukri, you become part of the Naukri jobseeker database, which is accessed by over 3 lakh recruiters. Recruiters search through this database for candidates who meet certain criteria such as skills, education, years of experience and employment. If your profile meets these criteria, it will appear in the search result. Recruiters who find your profile suitable may contact you to schedule an interview. Many recruiters prefer to find candidates in this way rather than posting a job listing.

Your profile will be displayed like this in the search result -

If the recruiter clicks on your profile, they will see a more detailed profile like this –

How can I control who views my profile on Naukri?

Once you create a profile on Naukri, any recruiter registered with Naukri can view it. However, you can choose to block recruiters from certain companies from viewing your profile. You can also change the privacy settings to make your profile completely private so that no recruiters can view it.

To block specific companies:

  1. Login to Naukri.com
  2. Hover over My Naukri at the top right corner of the screen and click on Settings
  3. Click on “Block companies” tab in “Settings” page
  4. Search and select companies to block from viewing your profile.

To change the visibility settings of your profile:

  1. Go to Settings page and click on the Communication and Privacy tab in Settings page.
  2. Click on ‘Customize’ link. Here, go to ‘Communication from Recruiters’ section and select ‘No Email' option under ‘Job opportunities and messages from recruiters’ dropdown. Now your profile is not visible to recruiters.
I need help completing my Naukri profile

What are KeySkills?

Key Skills are the set of skills a job-seeker has acquired through his or her education, training, work experience or even life experiences. Around the internet, these are variously known as skills, keywords or specialties.

One can use the following checklist as a guide to decide key skills:

What are Functional Area and Industry?

Simply put, your Industry is the primary sector in which your company operates. Your “Functional Area / Department” is the department of the company in which you work. Here are a few examples:

As a fresher, how do I update my profile?

If you are a fresh jobseeker looking for opportunities on Naukri, you can fill the following fields in this manner-

  1. Current Designation: “Not Applicable”
  2. Current Employer: “Not Applicable”
  3. Work Experience: Select “Fresher instead of “Experienced”. You won’t have to choose the number of years of work experience in that case.
  4. Industry: Choose the desired industry in which you wish to pursue your career in. Else, choose the option “Fresher/Trainee” from the drop-down if you do not know which specific industry you want to work in.
  5. Functional Area: Please choose the value “Fresher/Trainee” from the drop-down
  6. Resume Headline: This is usually the first thing that a recruiter notices about your profile. So make sure that it provides an overview of your profile and career preferences. For e.g. “BA Graduate looking for Sales role in Retail Industry”.
I am having trouble uploading my CV. How do I upload it?

Please try reducing the size of your document to less than 2 MB. You may try switching formats between one of pdf, rtf, word doc or word docx to see which one gives the least size.

If you have added a photo or any other pictures to your document CV, please try removing them from the CV. You can always attach a photo to your Naukri profile separately.

If you are not able to upload a CV with size less than 2MB, your file may be corrupted. Try changing the format of the CV file (maybe word to .pdf) and upload again.