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India offer letter template

Indian employment law varies by state but is generally governed by the Industrial Disputes Act + Shops and Establishments Acts. Non-compete clauses after termination are unenforceable under Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act. Notice periods are commonly 60-90 days at senior levels.

India-specific highlights

  • Notice period: 30-90 days (longer at senior levels)
  • EPF (Provident Fund) 12% of basic, employer + employee
  • Gratuity after 5 years: 15 days × salary × years

Mandatory or expected clauses

  • Notice period (1-3 months typical for white-collar)
  • Probation period (3-6 months, sometimes longer)
  • Provident Fund (EPF) contribution (12% of basic, both sides)
  • Gratuity (statutory after 5 years, 15 days salary per year)
  • Confidentiality + non-compete (limited enforceability in India)

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Your offer letter

May 18, 2026

Dear Jordan Smith,

We are delighted to offer you the position of Senior Product Manager at Acme Inc., reporting to Avery Chen, Director of Product, with a tentative start date of June 1, 2026. We believe your experience will be an exceptional addition to our team, and we are excited about what you'll build with us.

The terms of your employment are summarized below:

1. POSITION
You will be employed as a full-time Senior Product Manager, based in San Francisco, CA under our hybrid work model. You will report to Avery Chen, Director of Product and your duties will be those typically associated with this role, as may be assigned from time to time.

2. COMPENSATION
Your annualized base salary will be ₹180,000, paid monthly in accordance with Acme Inc.'s standard payroll practices.

3. BONUS
You will be eligible for an annual performance bonus with a target of 10% of your base salary (~₹18,000/year at target). Bonuses are pro-rated for partial years and subject to individual and company performance.

4. EQUITY
Subject to approval by the Board of Directors, you will be granted 8,000 stock options, vesting over 4 years with a 12-month cliff (25% vesting at the cliff, then monthly thereafter). The strike price will be set at the fair market value on the date of grant.

5. BENEFITS
You will be eligible for Acme Inc.'s standard benefits package, which currently includes health insurance; 21 days of paid vacation per year plus statutory public holidays; and parental leave. Benefits are reviewed annually and may be modified.

6. TERM & NOTICE
An initial probationary period of 6 months applies from your start date. During probation, either party may terminate with shorter notice in accordance with India law. After probation, the notice period applicable to termination by either party is 60 calendar days (subject to statutory minimums and any applicable collective agreement). This offer letter, along with our standard employment agreement, governs the terms of your employment.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY & IP
As a condition of employment, you will be asked to sign our standard Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement.

8. CONTINGENCIES
This offer is contingent on (a) verification of your eligibility to work in India, (b) completion of a satisfactory background check, and (c) your acceptance and execution of all standard onboarding documents.

To accept this offer, please sign and return this letter by May 30, 2026. If we don't receive your acceptance by that date, this offer may be withdrawn.

We're excited to have you on the team. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Sincerely,

Casey Patel
VP of Product
Acme Inc.

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ACCEPTANCE

By signing below, I accept the offer of employment as described in this letter.

Signature: ____________________________________

Jordan Smith            Date: ___________

This is a starter template for India, not legal advice. Local employment law evolves — consult employment counsel for your jurisdiction before sending. Country variants live at /tools/offer-letter-template.

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