Offer timeline

Typical milestones after accepting — for planning, not predictions.

1. 1

   Offer received

   You receive a written offer with CTC, breakup, notice period, probation, and benefits summary.

2. 2

   Negotiation

   You clarify breakup, discuss fixed versus variable, and explore clauses like notice buyout or joining bonus.

3. 3

   Acceptance

   You sign the offer letter and declare tax regime, notice terms, and joining date with HR.

4. 4

   Joining

   Onboarding, payroll setup, tax declarations, and benefit enrolment begin.

5. 5

   Probation

   An initial employment period — often three to six months — with simplified exit terms and sometimes delayed benefits.

6. 6

   Confirmation

   Employment is confirmed as permanent — notice terms and benefits typically align with standard policy.

7. 7

   First appraisal

   The first formal compensation or performance review — fixed revision, variable payout, or promotion discussion.

8. 8

   Gratuity eligibility

   After five years of continuous service, gratuity entitlement typically applies on exit under the Payment of Gratuity Act.