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Compliance Format

Employee Joining / Appointment Order Format

A formal appointment order confirming employment terms issued to a selected candidate.

APPOINTMENT ORDER

Issued by the employer on selection, forming the primary contract of employment along with the certified standing orders / service rules.

Ref: [HR/____/YYYY]    Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

To,
[Employee Name]
[Address]

Dear [Employee Name],

We are pleased to appoint you in [Company Name] on the following terms and conditions:

Designation[Designation]Department[Department]
Date of Joining[DD/MM/YYYY]Place of Posting[Location]
Annual CTC₹ [Amount]Probation Period[6 months]
Working Hours[__] hrs / weekNotice Period[__ days / months]

Terms:

  1. Your appointment is subject to satisfactory verification of documents and references.
  2. You will be governed by the service rules / standing orders and statutory benefits (EPF, ESI, gratuity) as applicable.
  3. You are required to maintain confidentiality of company information at all times.
  4. Employment may be terminated by either party by giving the notice period stated above or salary in lieu thereof.

Please sign the duplicate copy as a token of acceptance.

For [Company Name]
_______________________
Authorised Signatory / HR

Accepted: _______________________ (Employee Signature & Date)

Compliance note: Ensure terms are consistent with the applicable Shops & Establishment Act and Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act. Statutory benefits cannot be contracted below the legal minimum.

Before you use it — fill in / check

  • Company name
  • Employee
  • Amount/detail
  • Date

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.

This is a general, editable template for convenience only — not legal advice. For anything material, have a professional review it. TaxClue isn't liable for how it's used.