Good Afternoon to all members,
Friends, I need your suggestions to clarify the difference between an offer letter and an appointment letter. What are the exact formulations of an appointment letter? Are there any basic ingredients that should be incorporated in an appointment letter?
Note: I have seen single-page, 2-3 page, and 10-12 page appointment letters.
I will be very thankful to you.
Regards,
Vikas Kumar
From India, New Delhi
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16Friends, I need your suggestions to clarify the difference between an offer letter and an appointment letter. What are the exact formulations of an appointment letter? Are there any basic ingredients that should be incorporated in an appointment letter?
Note: I have seen single-page, 2-3 page, and 10-12 page appointment letters.
I will be very thankful to you.
Regards,
Vikas Kumar
From India, New Delhi
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Hi!
An offer letter only contains the position you have been selected for, the date you are expected to join, and the relevant documents required by the company. On the other hand, an appointment letter includes all the terms and conditions of employment. This could cover aspects such as the workplace, timings, increments, or any legal issues. In short, it provides an overview of the company's terms for appointing you to the specific position.
Chitra
From India, Mumbai
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An offer letter only contains the position you have been selected for, the date you are expected to join, and the relevant documents required by the company. On the other hand, an appointment letter includes all the terms and conditions of employment. This could cover aspects such as the workplace, timings, increments, or any legal issues. In short, it provides an overview of the company's terms for appointing you to the specific position.
Chitra
From India, Mumbai
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Dear Vikas,
The reply you received is correct. The basic difference between an offer letter and an appointment letter is that the former is a token of acceptance by the prospective candidate, whereas the latter is a sort of agreement between the candidate and the company by which both reach a mutual understanding. The candidate comes under a number of terms and conditions of service prevalent in the company.
Usually, an appointment letter consists of the following items:
1. Commencement
2. Salary & Perquisites
3. Posting
4. Reporting
5. Service conditions
6. Additional work/transfer
7. Notice period or salary in lieu of Notice
8. Superannuation
9. Secrecy
10. Jurisdiction
11. Information/declaration
Hope this will meet your requirements.
Regards,
Subhabrata Dasgupta
From India, Calcutta
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The reply you received is correct. The basic difference between an offer letter and an appointment letter is that the former is a token of acceptance by the prospective candidate, whereas the latter is a sort of agreement between the candidate and the company by which both reach a mutual understanding. The candidate comes under a number of terms and conditions of service prevalent in the company.
Usually, an appointment letter consists of the following items:
1. Commencement
2. Salary & Perquisites
3. Posting
4. Reporting
5. Service conditions
6. Additional work/transfer
7. Notice period or salary in lieu of Notice
8. Superannuation
9. Secrecy
10. Jurisdiction
11. Information/declaration
Hope this will meet your requirements.
Regards,
Subhabrata Dasgupta
From India, Calcutta
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