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Graduate Trainee Appointment Letter

A graduate trainee appointment letter hires fresh graduates into a training role that combines classroom learning and supervised work before they become regular executives. It suits banks, BFSI back offices, retail chains and service companies hiring in batches.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

APPOINTMENT LETTER – GRADUATE TRAINEE

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

To,
[Candidate Name]
[Candidate Address]
[City] – [PIN Code]

Subject: Appointment as Graduate Trainee – Batch [Batch Number]

Dear [Candidate Name],

We are pleased to appoint you as a Graduate Trainee in [Department] of [Company Name]. You will join Batch [Batch Number] on [Date of Joining] at [Training Venue].

  1. Training period: [Training Period] months, comprising [Classroom Weeks] weeks of classroom training followed by supervised on-the-job training at [Work Location].
  2. Pay during training: Monthly gross of ₹[Amount] (annual CTC ₹[CTC]), subject to PF, ESI and other statutory deductions.
  3. Attendance: Full attendance in classroom sessions is required. Absence must be approved by the training coordinator, [Coordinator Name].
  4. Certification: You must clear the [Certification Name] assessment at the end of classroom training. One re-test will be allowed if needed.
  5. Confirmation: On completing the training satisfactorily, you will be appointed as [Confirmed Designation] with CTC of ₹[Amount] per annum.
  6. Release: If you do not complete training or clear the assessment after the re-test, your employment may end with [Probation Notice] notice.
  7. Policies: You will follow company rules, customer confidentiality and the POSH policy.

Please bring your graduation marksheets and degree certificate, PAN, Aadhaar (masked copy), bank details and photographs on the first day.

We wish you a great start to your career.

Yours sincerely,

For [Company Name]
[Authorised Signatory]
[Designation]
Accepted
[Candidate Name]
Signature: ____________
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Training period with classroom and on-job phases
  • Training batch start date and venue
  • Trainee pay during training
  • Internal certification or test
  • Designation on confirmation
  • Attendance norms during training

When to use it

  • Batch hiring of fresh BA, BCom, BBA or BSc graduates
  • Back-office, operations and customer service training batches
  • Retail and banking executive programmes
  • Roles where trainees must pass an internal certification

How to customise this template

  1. 1Enter batch number and training venue
  2. 2Set the length of classroom and on-job phases
  3. 3Name the certification test, if any
  4. 4State the confirmed designation and pay

HR tips

  • Give freshers a clear daily schedule for week one
  • Allow a re-test before ending a trainee's employment
  • Share in-hand salary since freshers often confuse it with CTC
  • Pair each trainee with a buddy

This template is a starting point only. Review it against applicable labour laws (including the Labour Codes in force from 21 November 2025 and the state rules being notified), your Shops & Establishments registration, standing orders and company policies, and take advice from a legal adviser where needed.

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Frequently asked questions

How is a graduate trainee different from a management trainee?+

Graduate trainee programmes usually target fresh graduates for executive roles, while management trainee programmes target MBA or PG hires for leadership tracks.

Do graduate trainees get PF and ESI?+

If they are on the company payroll as employees, PF and ESI apply as per eligibility from the date of joining.

What if a trainee fails the certification test?+

Offer at least one re-test with support. The letter should state what happens if the trainee still does not qualify.