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Offer Letter Format for Intern

This intern offer letter format lets an employer make a written offer to a selected intern candidate, with terms on stipend, duration and learning objectives. HR issues it after the final interview and salary approval, before the joining date, and the candidate signs a copy to accept.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

INTERNSHIP OFFER LETTER

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

To,
[Candidate Name]
[Candidate Address]

Subject: Offer of Internship – Intern

Dear [Candidate Name],

With reference to your application and the subsequent discussions, we are pleased to offer you the position of Intern in the [Department] department of [Company Name] at [Work Location], reporting to [Reporting Manager]. We request you to join on or before [Date of Joining]. Your mentor during the internship will be [Reporting Manager].

1. Key Responsibilities

  • Work on the assigned project under the guidance of your mentor
  • Attend training sessions and review meetings
  • Submit weekly progress updates and a final report
  • Follow company policies and confidentiality rules
  • Present your work at the end of the internship

2. Stipend

You will receive a fixed monthly stipend as below, payable after deduction of applicable taxes, if any.

ComponentMonthly (₹)Annual (₹)
Monthly Stipend[Amount]—

3. Duration

The internship will run from [Date of Joining] to [Last Working Day]. Either party may end it by giving seven days' notice in writing. A certificate of internship will be issued on successful completion.

4. Confidentiality and Conduct

In your role as an Intern, you will have access to customer lists, pricing, vendor terms, business plans and employee information. You shall keep all such information confidential during and after your employment, use it only for the company's business, return all documents and devices on separation, and shall not solicit the company's customers or employees for a competing business in a manner that misuses this information.

5. General Terms

  1. Working hours, leave and holidays will be as per company policy and the applicable Shops & Establishments / factory rules.
  2. The company follows a zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment in line with the POSH Act 2013.
  3. This offer is subject to satisfactory verification of your documents, references and declarations.
  4. This internship does not create an employment relationship or any assurance of future employment.

6. Documents to Submit on Joining

  • Educational qualification certificates
  • Relieving letter and salary slips from previous employer (if any)
  • PAN card copy
  • Aadhaar (last 4 digits / masked copy)
  • Bank account details / cancelled cheque
  • UAN (if previously employed)
  • College bonafide certificate / NOC letter

Please sign and return a copy of this letter by [Date] as your acceptance. If not accepted by then, this offer will lapse. We look forward to welcoming you to [Company Name].

Yours sincerely,

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

What this template includes

  • Intern-specific duties, so probation reviews have a clear benchmark
  • Monthly stipend table, so there is no confusion over payment
  • Internship dates and short notice clause
  • Confidentiality and Conduct clause worded for the role
  • POSH and general service terms referencing company policy
  • Joining documents checklist with masked Aadhaar and UAN
  • Acceptance deadline and signature block for both parties

When to use it

  • Summer or winter internships for students
  • Final-year project internships required by colleges
  • Converting a verbal intern offer into written terms before the candidate resigns elsewhere

How to customise this template

  1. 1Replace all square-bracket placeholders with candidate, company and salary details.
  2. 2Edit the duty list to match your actual intern job description.
  3. 3Fill the CTC table from your approved salary structure and check that totals add up.
  4. 4Adjust internship dates to match your HR policy.
  5. 5Print on company letterhead, sign and share a scanned copy or e-signed PDF.

HR tips

  • Make clear the internship is not employment and does not guarantee a job.
  • State whether a certificate will be issued on completion.
  • Send the offer only after internal salary approval to avoid revisions after release.

This template is a starting point. Review it against applicable labour laws, the Labour Codes and state rules as notified, your standing orders and policies, and consult a legal adviser where needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is an internship offer letter an employment contract?+

No. It sets out training terms, stipend and duration. Mention that a job offer, if any, will be separate.

Is a stipend taxable?+

Tax treatment depends on the facts; consult a tax adviser. Show the stipend as a fixed monthly amount.

Should a intern offer letter be on letterhead?+

Yes. Issue it on company letterhead signed by an authorised signatory, so the intern candidate and any future employer can rely on it.

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