How to Make an Affidavit for Job Application (Format + Free Generator)

Many government and private job advertisements in Pakistan ask candidates to attach an affidavit with their application. If you have never made one, the process can feel confusing: which stamp paper to buy, what to write, and who should attest it. This guide explains everything in simple steps, with a ready sample format and a free affidavit generator to save your time.

Quick answer: An affidavit for a job is a written statement on stamp paper, in which you swear that the information you gave is true. You sign it in front of an Oath Commissioner or Notary Public, who verifies and stamps it. Always follow the format and stamp paper value written in the job advertisement, because every department can have its own requirement.

What is an Affidavit?

An affidavit is a sworn written statement. The person who makes it is called the deponent. By signing it on oath, you promise that everything written in it is true. If something is later found false, the department can cancel your candidature or appointment and take legal action. That is why you should never write anything in it that you cannot prove.

Common Affidavits Asked in Job Applications

What You Need Before You Start

• Original CNIC and one photocopy
• The job advertisement, to check the required format and stamp paper value
• Typed draft of the affidavit (you can create it using our free affidavit generator)
• Stamp paper of the correct value
• Your mobile number linked with your CNIC, because e-stamp papers can require CNIC verification

How to Make an Affidavit for a Job Application (Step by Step)

Read the job advertisement carefully

Check whether the department has given its own proforma, the exact wording, the stamp paper value and whether it must be attested by an Oath Commissioner or a Notary Public. If a proforma is given, use it exactly as it is. Do not change the wording. If you are still looking for a suitable post, see the latest jobs in Pakistan and check the instructions of each ad.

Prepare the draft

Write the affidavit in the first person, in short numbered paragraphs. Include your full name, father or husband name, CNIC number, address, the post you are applying for and the advertisement number. You can write it yourself using the sample below, or use the affidavit generator to create a clean draft in a few minutes.

Buy the correct stamp paper

Affidavits are written on non-judicial stamp paper. The required value depends on the province and the department, and it can change. For example, in Punjab it was reported that from September 2025 affidavits are accepted on e-stamp paper of Rs. 300 only, and the buyer's mobile number must be linked with his CNIC. Always confirm the current value from the stamp vendor, the Oath Commissioner or the job advertisement before you buy.

Get the affidavit typed or printed on the stamp paper

Have the draft typed on the stamp paper by a typist near the court or print it where the stamp paper format allows. Check the spelling of your name, CNIC number and father's name carefully. A single wrong digit can cause rejection.

Sign it before an Oath Commissioner or Notary Public

You must go in person with your original CNIC. The Oath Commissioner or Notary Public will confirm your identity, read the affidavit with you, take your signature (and thumb impression where required) and put the official stamp and seal. Oath Commissioners and Notaries usually sit near district courts. Make sure the person is licensed and the stamp is clear.

Check, scan and keep copies

Check that every page is signed and stamped, then make several photocopies and a clear colour scan. Submit what the advertisement asks for, either the original or an attested copy, and keep one set for yourself. If you are applying online, make sure the scanned file is within the allowed size. You can reduce it using our PDF compressor.

Sample Affidavit Format for Job Application

Use this sample only as a guide. Remove any point that does not apply to you, and never declare something that is not true.

AFFIDAVIT

I, [Full Name], S/o, D/o, W/o [Father / Husband Name], holder of CNIC No. [00000-0000000-0], resident of [Complete Address], do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under:

1. That I have applied for the post of [Post Name] against Advertisement No. [Number] in [Department / Organization].

2. That all the information given and all the documents attached with my application are true, correct and genuine to the best of my knowledge and belief.

3. That I have never been convicted by any court of law and no criminal case is pending against me.

4. That I have never been dismissed, removed or terminated from any government or semi-government service.

5. That if any information given by me is found false or incorrect at any stage, the department may cancel my candidature or appointment and take action against me according to law.

DEPONENT
[Signature and CNIC No.]

VERIFICATION: Verified on oath at [City] on this [Date] that the contents of the above affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been concealed or kept back.

DEPONENT

Free Affidavit Generator

Typing the same details again and again wastes time and causes mistakes. Our free Affidavit Generator helps you prepare a clean draft using your own details. Check the draft carefully, take a print or give it to the typist, and then get it attested.

Cost and Time

The main cost is the stamp paper, plus a small fee for the Oath Commissioner or Notary and typing. These charges differ from city to city and change over time, so ask before you start. If you go early in the day with a ready draft and your original CNIC, the whole process usually takes only a short time.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Buying the wrong value of stamp paper without checking the advertisement
• Changing the department's proforma wording
• Spelling mistakes in name, father's name or CNIC number
• Forgetting the advertisement number or post name
• Missing signature, stamp or date on any page
• Using an old stamp paper, or an affidavit made for another job
• Declaring something false, such as saying "no case pending" when a case exists
• Paying agents or middlemen extra money. Read our guide on fake job advertisements in Pakistan to stay safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is stamp paper compulsory for a job affidavit?
In most cases yes, but follow the job advertisement. If the department says plain paper is accepted, you can use it.

Who can attest my affidavit?
An Oath Commissioner or a Notary Public. If the advertisement names one, follow it.

Can I make one affidavit for many jobs?
No. Each job has its own post, advertisement number and wording, so make a fresh affidavit for each application unless the department says otherwise.

Is an affidavit the same as an undertaking?
They are similar, but an affidavit is sworn on oath and attested officially. An undertaking can be on plain paper unless the department asks for more.

This guide gives general information and is not legal advice. For a special case, ask a lawyer or the department. More answers are on our FAQs page.

Final Words

A correct affidavit saves you from rejection at the last stage. Read the advertisement, prepare an accurate draft, buy the right stamp paper and get it attested properly. Along with your affidavit, keep other documents ready: a professional CV, a police character certificate, your domicile certificate (or learn how to change domicile) and a correct passport size photo.

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