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Promotion Increment Letter

A promotion increment letter combines news of an employee's move to a higher designation or grade with the pay increase that comes with it. It confirms the new title, responsibilities, reporting line and revised compensation in a single document.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

PROMOTION AND INCREMENT LETTER

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

To,
[Employee Name]
Employee ID: [Employee ID]
[Current Designation], [Department]

Subject: Promotion to [New Designation] with Revised Compensation

Dear [Employee Name],
We are delighted to inform you that, in recognition of your performance and readiness for larger responsibilities, you have been promoted from [Current Designation] (Grade [Old Grade]) to [New Designation] (Grade [New Grade]) with effect from [Effective Date].

Your new role

  • [Responsibility 1 – e.g. lead a team of Number executives]
  • [Responsibility 2]
  • [Responsibility 3]
  • You will report to [Reporting Manager], [Designation].

Revised compensation

ParticularsBefore PromotionAfter Promotion
Designation / Grade[Current Designation] / [Old Grade][New Designation] / [New Grade]
Annual Fixed CTC (₹)[Amount][Amount]
Target Variable Pay (₹)[Amount][Amount]
Total Annual CTC (₹)[Previous CTC][CTC]
Promotion Increment[Percentage]%
Notice Period[Notice Period][Notice Period]

A detailed component-wise breakup is attached as Annexure A. Your performance in the new role will be reviewed after [Number] months. All other terms of your employment remain unchanged.

Congratulations once again, and best wishes for success in your new role.

Sincerely,

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

What this template includes

  • Old and new designation and grade
  • Promotion increment percentage and revised CTC
  • Key new responsibilities
  • New reporting manager, if changed
  • Any probation or review period in the new role
  • Acceptance signature

When to use it

  • Promoting an employee to a higher grade with a pay rise
  • Elevating a team member to a people-manager role
  • Promotions announced along with the annual appraisal
  • Internal job postings filled by existing employees

How to customise this template

  1. 1Fill both old and new grade codes from your grading structure
  2. 2List 3–4 new responsibilities that justify the promotion
  3. 3State whether the promotion increment is in addition to the annual increment
  4. 4Delete the review-period line if your policy has none

HR tips

  • Announce the promotion to the team after the employee has received the letter
  • Clarify any change in notice period linked to the new grade
  • Update the HRMS, ID card and email signature promptly
  • Plan a short handover for the employee's old responsibilities

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Frequently asked questions

Is an increment always given with a promotion?+

Usually, but not always. Some companies promote first and revise pay at the next cycle. If there is no increase, say so clearly in the letter.

Does a promotion change the notice period?+

It can, if notice periods vary by grade in your policy. Mention the new notice period in the letter to avoid disputes later.

Can a promotion have a probation period?+

Some employers have a review period in the new role. If used, state its length and what happens if expectations are not met.