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Agreement

Appointment-cum-Employment Letter

A formal appointment letter that doubles as an employment agreement, confirming the offer and terms of service for a new employee.

APPOINTMENT-CUM-EMPLOYMENT LETTER

This Letter of Appointment is made on [Date] between [Company Name], having its office at [Address] ("Company"), and [Employee Name], residing at [Address] ("Employee").

  1. Offer of Appointment. The Company is pleased to appoint you as [Designation] in the [Department] department with effect from [Effective Date].
  2. Compensation. Your Cost to Company (CTC) shall be Rs. [Amount] per annum, structured as per the annexed salary breakup, subject to applicable statutory deductions.
  3. Place of Posting. Your place of posting shall be [Location]; the Company may transfer you to any of its offices, group entities or client sites.
  4. Probation. You shall be on probation for [Number] months and shall be deemed confirmed only upon written confirmation.
  5. Duties. You shall diligently perform the responsibilities of your role and any other duties reasonably assigned by the Company.
  6. Confidentiality. You shall maintain strict confidentiality of all Company information and trade secrets during and after your tenure.
  7. Notice Period. After confirmation, either party may terminate the employment by giving [Number] days' notice or salary in lieu; during probation, [Number] days' notice shall apply.
  8. Code of Conduct. You shall abide by the Company's policies, including its anti-harassment (POSH) and IT policies, as amended from time to time.
  9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction. This appointment is governed by Indian law and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at [City].
  10. Dispute Resolution. Any dispute shall be resolved through mutual discussion, failing which through arbitration seated at [City].

Please sign and return the duplicate copy of this letter as a token of your acceptance.

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For [Company Name]
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[Employee Name]
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Witness 1
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Witness 2

Before you use it — fill in / check

  • Party 1
  • Party 2
  • Effective date
  • Key term

How to use this template

  1. Read through and replace every [bracketed] or blank placeholder with your actual details.
  2. Delete any clause that doesn't apply and add anything specific to your situation.
  3. Click Print / Save as PDF to download, or Copy text to paste into your letterhead.
  4. Get it signed / stamped / notarised as required, and keep a copy for your records.

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