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Offer Acceptance Form

An offer acceptance form is the document a candidate signs to formally accept a job offer. It confirms the offer reference, key terms, joining date and declarations such as no conflicting commitments, and lists the documents the candidate will bring on the day of joining.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

OFFER ACCEPTANCE FORM

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

To,
The HR Department
[Company Name]
[Company Address]

Subject: Acceptance of Offer of Employment – [Designation]

I, [Candidate Name], accept the offer of employment made to me by [Company Name] vide the above reference, on the terms and conditions stated in the offer letter and its annexures.

Confirmed Terms

TermDetails
Designation[Designation]
Department[Department]
Annual CTC₹[CTC]
Work Location[Work Location]
Confirmed Date of Joining[Date of Joining]

Declarations

  • I have resigned / will resign from my current employer by [Date] and will be relieved on or before my joining date
  • I am not bound by any bond or agreement that prevents me from joining
  • All information shared during recruitment is true and complete
  • I understand the offer is subject to satisfactory background verification and document checks

Documents I Will Submit on Joining

  • Photo ID and address proof
  • Aadhaar (masked copy)
  • PAN card
  • Education certificates and marksheets
  • Experience and relieving letters
  • Last 3 months' salary slips
  • UAN number
  • Bank account details / cancelled cheque
  • Passport-size photographs

I look forward to joining [Company Name].

Candidate Signature
[Candidate Name]
Place: [City]
Date: [Date]
Received by
[HR Name]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Offer reference number and date
  • Confirmation of designation, CTC and location
  • Confirmed date of joining
  • Declaration on notice period and resignation status
  • Declaration of no conflicting bond or commitment
  • Pre-joining document checklist
  • Candidate signature

When to use it

  • Candidate returning acceptance of an offer letter
  • Formal acceptance when the offer letter has no acceptance section
  • Confirming a revised joining date in writing
  • Campus hires accepting offers months before joining

How to customise this template

  1. 1Pre-fill the offer terms before sending to the candidate
  2. 2Add a declaration on accepting conditions such as BGV clearance
  3. 3For campus hires, add a field for final semester result submission
  4. 4Allow a scanned signature or e-signature

HR tips

  • Ask the candidate to return the form within the acceptance deadline
  • Confirm receipt to the candidate the same day
  • Note that acceptance does not end the drop-off risk; keep engaging
  • Store the signed form with the offer letter

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Frequently asked questions

Is offer acceptance by email valid?+

Many companies accept an email acceptance, but a signed form gives a clearer record of the confirmed terms and joining date.

Can a candidate change the joining date after accepting?+

Yes, by mutual agreement. Record the revised date in writing.

What documents are asked after offer acceptance?+

Typically ID and address proof, education and experience certificates, last salary slips, relieving letter, PAN, UAN and bank details.