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Appointment Letter Format — Free Download in Word & PDF (India, 2026)

An appointment letter formalizes employment with legally robust service rules, probation, salary breakdown, and termination policies. Build yours with live preview and custom Indian employment clauses below.

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When to Issue an Appointment Letter

While an offer letter is issued ahead of joining to secure a candidate’s acceptance, an appointment letter is handed over on Day 1 of onboarding. It serves as the official, binding employment agreement between the employee and the organization. It clearly articulates duty expectations, probationary criteria, confidentiality obligations, reporting hierarchies, and separation notice norms.

Essential Clauses in an Indian Appointment Letter

  • Formal designation, department, and employee identification number
  • Confirmed date of joining and primary work location / transferability
  • Probation period duration and performance review conditions
  • Comprehensive itemized salary & CTC breakdown annexure
  • Notice period duration (both during probation and upon confirmation)
  • Statutory benefits applicability (EPF, ESIC, Gratuity, Bonus)
  • Confidentiality, Intellectual Property, and Non-Disclosure obligations
  • Code of conduct, conflict of interest, and termination terms

Document Design & Typography

1. Company Letterhead

2. Employee & Appointment Terms

3. Compensation Annexure

Auto-Distribute Standard CTC:50% Basic + 25% HRA + 15% Special + 10% Variable
Component NameAnnual (₹)TypeDel

4. Standard Appointment Clauses

5. Authorized Signatory

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123 Business Tower, Financial District
Ref:
Date: 16 September 2026

Dear,

Sub: Letter of Appointment — Designation

Annexure A — Compensation Structure

Salary ComponentMonthly (₹)Annual (₹)Payment Schedule
Basic Salary₹25,000₹3,00,000Fixed (Monthly)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)₹12,500₹1,50,000Fixed (Monthly)
Special Allowance₹7,500₹90,000Fixed (Monthly)
Performance Bonus / Variable Pay₹5,000₹60,000Variable (Annual)
Gross Compensation (Fixed)₹45,000₹5,40,000Monthly
Target Variable Compensation-₹60,000Performance Linked
Total Cost to Company (CTC)₹50,000₹6,00,000Annualized

Leave Policy

Probation & Confirmation

Notice Period

Statutory Benefits

Confidentiality

Code of Conduct

Exclusivity & Full-Time Employment

Past Records & Verification

Mandatory Documents at Joining

Return of Company Assets

Termination

We extend a warm welcome to our team and look forward to a long, productive, and mutually fulfilling career with us. Please confirm your acceptance by signing and returning the duplicate copy of this letter.

Designation

Email: hr@company.com | Phone: +91 (080) 4567-8900 | Web: www.company.com

Reference template, not legal advice.

Common Mistakes in Appointment Letters

Common pitfalls include omitting transferability provisions, failing to state notice periods during versus after probation, neglecting explicit non-disclosure covenants, or maintaining a basic wage below statutory benchmarks. Our builder provides built-in validation warnings and standard legal clause defaults so you never leave crucial terms out.

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