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Service Certificate

A service certificate is a factual record given to a worker or employee on leaving service, stating the nature of work, the period of service and, where required by the applicable rules, the last wage rate. It is common in factories, shops and establishments and for workers covered by standing orders, whatever the reason for exit.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

SERVICE CERTIFICATE

Certificate No.:
[Reference Number]
Date of Issue:
[Date]

[Company Name]
[Company Address]
Registration No.: [Factory Licence / Shops and Establishments Registration No.]

This is to certify that the person named below was employed in this establishment as per the particulars recorded in our registers:

ParticularsDetails
Name of employee[Employee Name]
Father's / Spouse's name[Name]
Employee / Token No.[Employee ID]
Department / Section[Department]
Designation / Nature of work[Designation]
Date of joining[Date of Joining]
Date of leaving[Last Working Day]
Total period of service[Years] years [Months] months
Last wage rate₹ [Amount] per [month / day]
UAN (PF)[UAN]

This certificate is issued on the separation of the above employee from service, as per the records of the establishment.

For [Company Name]
[Authorised Signatory]
[Designation]
(Seal)

What this template includes

  • Name, father's or spouse's name and worker or token number
  • Department and nature of work performed
  • Date of joining and date of leaving
  • Total period of service
  • Last wage rate where required
  • Neutral statement without remarks on the reason for leaving
  • Signature and seal

When to use it

  • A worker covered by standing orders or Shops and Establishments rules leaves service
  • An employee is terminated, dismissed or retires and a neutral record is required
  • Contract or fixed-term workers complete their engagement
  • A former employee requests a record of service for a pension, loan or government scheme

How to customise this template

  1. 1Take every entry from the attendance, wage and service registers
  2. 2Check your standing orders or state rules on what must be included
  3. 3Translate into the local language if workers need it
  4. 4Issue it whatever the reason for exit; keep it purely factual

HR tips

  • Do not add adverse remarks in a service certificate
  • Keep wording identical in structure for all workers
  • Issue promptly on separation
  • Maintain a register of certificates issued

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a service certificate and an experience letter?+

A service certificate is a short factual record of service, often prescribed for workers under standing orders or state rules. An experience letter is more descriptive and usually includes responsibilities and conduct.

Is a service certificate issued to dismissed employees?+

Under many standing orders and state rules, a service certificate is given on any separation, including dismissal. It should only state facts of service.

Does a service certificate mention salary?+

Some rules require the wage rate to be stated. Check the standing orders and state rules applicable to your establishment.