What should an offer letter include?
At minimum: company letterhead details, the candidate's name and designation, the department and work location, employment type, joining date, compensation (CTC), who they'll report to, and an authorized signatory. Including an offer validity date and a simple acceptance section — as this generator does — makes it clear the offer needs a signed confirmation to proceed.
Offer letter vs appointment letter — what's the difference?
An offer letter is sent first, extending the job and its key terms, usually subject to conditions like background verification. An appointment letter is issued after the candidate accepts and joins, formally confirming the employment relationship with full terms, policies, and sometimes an employee handbook reference.
Is this legally binding?
This generates a standard-format offer letter suitable for most hiring purposes. For anything with legal weight — non-compete clauses, detailed benefits, or specific statutory disclosures — have your HR or legal team review the final wording before sending it to a candidate.