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Benefits Selection Form

A benefits selection form lets employees choose how to spread a fixed flexible-benefits amount within their CTC across components like meal, fuel, telephone, LTA and NPS. It is filled at joining and at the start of each financial year so payroll can structure tax-efficient pay.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS SELECTION FORM

Company:
[Company Name]
Financial Year:
[FY 20XX-XX]
Submission Date:
[Date]
Payroll Cut-off:
[DD/MM/YYYY]

Part 1: Employee Information

Employee Name
Employee ID
Designation
Department
Annual CTC: ₹[CTC]
Annual Flexi Basket: ₹[Amount]
Tax Regime Opted: Old / New

Part 2: Allocation of Flexi Basket

ComponentCompany Limit per Month (₹)My Monthly Allocation (₹)Annual Allocation (₹)Bills Required
Meal Card / Food Coupons[Amount][Amount][Amount]No (card based)
Fuel and Vehicle Maintenance[Amount][Amount][Amount]Yes
Telephone and Internet[Amount][Amount][Amount]Yes
Leave Travel Allowance[Amount][Amount][Amount]Yes, travel proof
Books and Periodicals[Amount][Amount][Amount]Yes
Employer NPS Contribution[Amount][Amount][Amount]No
Total (must equal flexi basket)-[Amount][Amount]-

Part 3: Terms

  1. The selection applies from [DD/MM/YYYY] until the end of the financial year unless HR opens a change window.
  2. Reimbursable components will be paid only against original or valid digital bills submitted by the due date.
  3. Any amount not claimed by the year-end cut-off will be paid as taxable special allowance.
  4. Tax treatment depends on the regime chosen and prevailing tax law; the company does not give tax advice.
  5. If no form is received, the full basket will be paid as taxable special allowance.

Declaration

I have read the terms above and request [Company Name] to structure my salary as per this allocation. I understand that claims must be genuine and supported by bills, and that false claims may lead to recovery and disciplinary action.

Employee
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]
Payroll / HR
[HR Name]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Total flexi basket amount printed from the offer or revision letter
  • Component-wise allocation table with company-set monthly limits
  • Balance column so the total equals the basket and nothing is left unallocated
  • Treatment of unclaimed amounts, for example paid as taxable special allowance
  • Tax regime chosen, since some components give no benefit under the new regime
  • Lock-in statement that choices apply for the financial year

When to use it

  • At the start of the financial year when employees restructure their flexi benefit plan
  • When a new joiner's CTC includes a flexible benefits basket
  • After a salary revision that changes the size of the flexi amount
  • When an employee switches between the old and new tax regime and wants to reallocate

How to customise this template

  1. 1Replace the component list with the components your payroll actually supports
  2. 2Enter the maximum monthly limit your policy allows per component
  3. 3State the bill submission frequency, for example quarterly, for reimbursable components
  4. 4Mention the payroll cut-off date by which the form must reach HR
  5. 5Add a mid-year change window if your policy allows one

HR tips

  • Remind employees that reimbursable components need valid bills; unclaimed amounts are taxed
  • Avoid quoting tax exemption limits on the form; refer employees to the current payroll FAQ instead
  • Do not allow the total allocation to exceed the basket, payroll will reject it
  • Share an example filled form so first-time employees understand the arithmetic

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Frequently asked questions

What is a benefits selection form?+

It is a declaration where you split your flexible benefits amount across allowed components. Payroll uses it to structure your monthly salary for the year.

Can I change my flexi benefit selection mid-year?+

That depends on company policy. Many employers allow changes only at the start of the financial year or after a salary revision.

What happens to unused flexi amounts?+

Usually any amount not supported by bills is paid out as taxable allowance at year end or in the March payroll, as stated in your policy.