How to mention notice period on your resume
Indian recruiters ask about notice period in the first call, and many filter candidates by it. Mentioning it at the right place — and the right way — can get you shortlisted faster, especially if you can join soon.
Should you put it on your resume?
It’s optional. Add it when it helps you: if you can join immediately, are already serving notice, or have a notice period of 30 days or less. Recruiters filling urgent roles look for exactly those words.
With a 60 or 90-day notice, you can leave it off the resume and give it in the application form or first call, along with whether it can be bought out or shortened.
Where to put it
In the header, on the line with your city and contact details, or as the last line of your summary. Don’t bury it at the end of the resume — recruiters won’t scroll for it.
On job portals like Naukri, fill in the notice period field on your profile too, and keep it up to date. Recruiters filter search results by it.
Bengaluru · priya@email.com · +91 98xxx xxxxx · Notice period: 30 days
Wording for each situation
Keep it short and factual. Write the date when you can — it’s clearer than a number of days.
Immediate joiner Serving notice · last working day 15 Nov 2026 Notice period: 30 days Notice period: 90 days (negotiable / buyout possible) Available to join: January 2027
Talking about a long notice period
If your notice is 90 days, say upfront whether it can be shortened: some companies release early once handover is done, and some let you pay a buyout for the days you don’t serve. Knowing your options makes you easier to hire.
Never write a shorter notice period than your contract says. Recruiters check it during background verification, and joining late can cost you the offer.
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