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Appointment Letter Generator

Generate a complete appointment letter with standard employment terms.

About the Appointment Letter Generator

Where the offer letter gets a candidate to say yes, the appointment letter is the fuller, more formal document issued on or around the joining date that actually governs the employment relationship — the one referenced in disputes, audits and background checks years later. It needs to be thorough and correctly worded, which is exactly the kind of document that's easy to get subtly wrong when written in a hurry.

This generator produces the standard clause set: position and place of work (with the conventional transfer clause giving the company flexibility), the effective date of appointment, remuneration stated as CTC with a note on statutory deductions, a six-month probation period with the company's right to extend it, the notice period you specify for post-confirmation termination, a reference to the leave policy, confidentiality and return-of-property obligations, and a jurisdiction clause tied to your work location. It closes with a proper acceptance block for the employee's signature.

This is the document HR and payroll systems reference for compliance, so keep a signed copy on file (physical or digital) for every employee — it's typically requested during PF/ESI inspections, background verification for the employee's next job, and any employment dispute. As with the offer letter, have your legal team review it against your state's specific Shops & Establishments Act requirements and your company's actual policies before use at scale.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need both an offer letter and an appointment letter?
Most established companies issue both — the offer letter to secure acceptance before joining, and the more detailed appointment letter on or after the joining date. Smaller companies sometimes combine them into one document, but separating them is standard good practice.
What notice period should I set?
30 days is common for junior roles, 60-90 days for mid-to-senior roles where handover matters more. Whatever you set here should match what you'll enforce — use the notice period recovery calculator to see the buyout implications.
Is a 6-month probation period standard?
Yes, it's the most common default in Indian appointment letters, though some companies use 3 or 12 months depending on role seniority and industry norms. Edit the generated text if your policy differs.

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