Offer letter checklist
An offer letter is a contract, and most of what determines whether it turns out well is buried in clauses nobody reads on the day the offer feels exciting. This is not a comparison of two offers; it is a check that the one in front of you says what you think it says.
Tick what is actually stated in writing in your offer letter, not what a recruiter told you verbally. A verbal promise that never made it into the letter is not part of the offer.
Offer letter coverage
0%
11 of 11 terms are not confirmed in writing
- Terms confirmed in writing
- 0 of 11
- Terms to ask about before signing
- 11
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How this is worked out
- Each item is worth one point if the term is stated in writing in the offer letter itself, not implied or promised verbally.
- The percentage is a completeness check on the document, not a judgement on whether the offer itself is good.
What this does not cover
- This is not legal advice. It flags what a reasonably careful person checks before signing, not every clause a lawyer might raise.
- It does not evaluate whether the CTC or hike is competitive. Use the offer comparison calculator or salary benchmark tools for that.
- A term missing from the letter is not automatically a red flag by itself; some are legitimately settled by policy rather than by individual letter. It is a prompt to ask, not a verdict.
Questions people ask
- What if my recruiter promised something verbally that is not in the offer letter?
- Ask for it to be added in writing before you sign, even as a short addendum email. A verbal promise that never made it into the offer is very hard to enforce once you have joined.
- Is a non-compete clause in an Indian offer letter enforceable?
- Restrictions that apply after your employment ends are generally not enforceable in India, because they restrain trade. Restrictions on your conduct during employment, and specific non-solicit clauses about clients or colleagues, have been treated differently and can hold up. Read the exact wording rather than assuming either way.
- Should I be worried if the offer does not mention a bond at all?
- No mention usually means no bond, which is the more common case. Be more cautious if a bond is referenced vaguely elsewhere, such as in an HR policy document, without the amount and period stated anywhere you can point to.
Where these figures come from
Rates and rules on this page were last checked against the source on . Tax law changes; check the source before you rely on a number for a decision.
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