An appointment letter is a formal communication between an employer and an applicant who has been chosen for a job. The appointment letter is usually sent after the candidate has accepted the offer letter. It legally binds the final communication between the organization and the employee and verifies the candidate’s acceptance of the employer’s offer. It is a legally binding document that verifies the candidate’s selection for a certain job opportunity.
Here’s a more in-depth look at the components of an appointment letter format. It specifies the start date, probation period, and other terms and circumstances associated with the appointment. It mentions additional benefits, such as ESOPs, PF, perks, leaves, and holidays, to which an employee will be eligible.