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Candidate Selection Form

A candidate selection form formally records that a candidate has been selected and passes the decision from the interview panel to HR operations. It confirms the designation, grade, CTC, reporting manager, joining date and pre-joining documents so the offer letter can be prepared without back-and-forth.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

CANDIDATE SELECTION FORM

Selection Ref.:
[Reference Number]
Requisition No.:
[Requisition Number]
Date:
[Date]

1. Candidate Details

Candidate Name
Mobile / Email
Current Employer
Total Experience
Source of Hire

2. Interview Summary

RoundInterviewerResult
[Round 1][Name][Cleared]
[Round 2][Name][Cleared]
[Final][Name][Selected]

3. Offer Terms

ItemDetails
Designation[Designation]
Department[Department]
Grade / Band[Grade]
Annual CTC₹[CTC]
Fixed / Variable split₹[Amount] / ₹[Amount]
Joining bonus (if any)₹[Amount]
Work Location[Work Location]
Reporting Manager[Reporting Manager]
Probation[Months] months
Notice Period[Notice Period]
Expected Date of Joining[Date of Joining]

4. Pre-joining Requirements

  • Background verification to be initiated
  • Relieving letter / resignation acceptance from current employer
  • Last 3 months' salary slips
  • Education certificates
  • PAN and UAN details
  • Medical fitness (if applicable)

5. Logistics

  • Laptop / workstation
  • Email ID and system access
  • ID card and access card
  • Seating / shift allocation
Hiring Manager
[Reporting Manager]
Date: [Date]
HR
[HR Name]
Date: [Date]
Approved by
[Authorised Signatory]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Selection reference and interview round summary
  • Offered designation, department and grade
  • CTC with fixed and variable split
  • Joining date, location and reporting manager
  • Probation period and notice period
  • Pre-joining documents and verification to complete
  • Signatures from the panel and HR

When to use it

  • Immediately after the final interview decision
  • Handing over a selected candidate from recruiter to HR operations
  • Bulk selections in campus or walk-in drives
  • Recording selection when offer approval is a separate step

How to customise this template

  1. 1Add a CTC breakup table if offers are prepared from this form
  2. 2Include asset requirements (laptop, SIM, ID card) for IT and admin
  3. 3Add a shift or plant assignment row for manufacturing
  4. 4Link to your onboarding checklist

HR tips

  • Fill the form on the day of the decision so the candidate is not kept waiting
  • Double-check designation and CTC against the approved requisition
  • Inform IT and admin early so assets are ready on day one
  • Do not share the selection internally until the offer is accepted

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Frequently asked questions

What is a candidate selection form?+

It is an internal form that records the final selection decision and the agreed offer terms so HR can issue the offer letter.

Is the selection form the same as an offer letter?+

No. The selection form is internal. The offer letter is the document sent to the candidate.

Who signs the candidate selection form?+

Usually the hiring manager, the final interviewer and HR.