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Promotion Confirmation Letter

A promotion confirmation letter confirms an employee in a promoted position once the trial or role-probation period attached to the promotion has been completed successfully. HR issues it after the reporting manager's review, making the promotion and its terms permanent.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

PROMOTION CONFIRMATION LETTER

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

To,
[Employee Name]
Employee ID: [Employee ID]
[Designation], [Department]
[Work Location]

Subject: Confirmation in the Promoted Position of [Designation]

Dear [Employee Name],

Please refer to our letter No. [Promotion Letter Reference] dated [Promotion Letter Date], by which you were promoted to the position of [Designation] with effect from [Promotion Effective Date], subject to a trial period of [Number] months.

Your performance during the trial period from [Start Date] to [End Date] has been reviewed by [Reporting Manager]. We are pleased to inform you that your performance has been found satisfactory, and you are hereby confirmed in the position of [Designation], [Grade], with effect from [Confirmation Date].

ParticularsDetails
Confirmed Designation[Designation]
Grade / Band[Grade]
Promotion Effective Date[DD/MM/YYYY]
Confirmation Date[DD/MM/YYYY]
Reporting Manager[Reporting Manager]

The compensation stated in the annexure to your promotion letter now stands confirmed. During the review, the following areas were agreed for continued focus: [Development Point 1] and [Development Point 2].

All other terms and conditions of your employment remain unchanged. We congratulate you and wish you continued success in your role.

Yours sincerely,

For [Company Name]
[Authorised Signatory]
[Designation]
Received by
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Reference to the original promotion letter and date
  • Trial period dates and review outcome
  • Confirmed designation and grade from a stated date
  • Statement that promoted pay is now permanent
  • Note on any development points from the review
  • Employee acknowledgement

When to use it

  • A promotion was made subject to a trial period that has now ended
  • A role probation after an internal move has been completed satisfactorily
  • Policy requires written confirmation before the promoted grade becomes permanent
  • An employee asks for written proof of confirmed designation for a loan or visa

How to customise this template

  1. 1Quote the original promotion letter reference and trial period exactly
  2. 2Summarise the review outcome in one or two factual lines
  3. 3Add development points only if they were discussed with the employee
  4. 4Send it on or soon after the trial period end date

HR tips

  • Do not leave a promoted employee unconfirmed long past the trial period
  • If performance is not yet satisfactory, use an extension letter instead, with reasons
  • Make sure payroll treats the promoted pay as regular from the confirmation date
  • File the manager's review form with the letter

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Frequently asked questions

Why is a promotion confirmation letter needed?+

When a promotion is made subject to a trial period, the confirmation letter records that the trial was successful and the promoted designation and pay are now permanent.

What happens if the employee is not confirmed in the promoted role?+

Depending on policy, the trial may be extended with clear goals, or the employee may revert to the earlier role. This must be communicated in writing with reasons.

Is the promotion confirmation date the same as the promotion date?+

Not necessarily. The promotion takes effect on its original date, while confirmation is usually from the end of the trial period. The letter should state both.