Experience Letter
A letter issued at exit (or on request) stating the role, tenure, and often a brief comment on performance.
What is Experience Letter?
An experience letter, sometimes called a service certificate, is issued by an employer to confirm that a person worked there. It lists the designation, joining date, last working day, total tenure, and often a one-line comment on conduct or performance like 'his services were found satisfactory'. Unlike the relieving letter, which is purely procedural, the experience letter is the document a future employer reads to verify career history. Some companies issue it only at exit, others provide it on request during employment for visa, loan, or higher-study applications. Experience letters should be on company letterhead, signed by HR, and stamped, since BGV agencies verify both signature and stamp.
How Experience Letter is used
Keep experience-letter wording neutral and factual. Negative comments invite legal disputes and rarely help anyone.
Experience Letter FAQs
Can I ask for an experience letter while still employed?
Yes, especially for visa or loan applications. HR usually provides a service letter that confirms current employment, role, and tenure-to-date.
What if there's a gap in roles in my experience letter?
If you were promoted, the letter should list both designations with dates. Ask HR to redraft if it shows only the latest role.
Does BGV cross-check experience letters?
Yes. Agencies verify with the company HR or via UAN history. A fake or doctored experience letter is the fastest way to lose a new offer.