7-15 days
Free (employer's obligation)
Current or former employees
Employees for job applications, higher studies, visa
Write formal request to HR for experience letter.
Complete all exit procedures and handovers.
HR verifies employment period, designation, and responsibilities.
Receive experience letter on company letterhead.
Check dates, designation, roles, and responsibilities are accurate.
Maintain original and digital copies.
To update details on your Experience Letter — such as name, address, or date of birth — you typically need to submit a correction request at the issuing authority's official portal or office with supporting documents.
Go to the official portal linked to your Experience Letter (https://labour.gov.in).
Create an account or log in using your registered mobile number or existing credentials.
Find the "Update", "Correction", or "Modify Details" option for your Experience Letter.
Enter the correct information in the form and select the fields to be updated.
Upload valid documents that prove the correct information (e.g., new address proof, birth certificate).
Pay any applicable fee online. Many identity documents charge a nominal fee for updates.
Submit the request and note the reference number to track the update status.
You can download a digital copy of your Experience Letter from the official government portal. The digital version is legally valid as per Indian law and accepted everywhere the physical card is accepted.
Go to https://labour.gov.in and log in with your credentials or OTP.
Find the "Download", "e-Experience Letter", or "Digital Copy" option on the portal.
Verify using your registered mobile OTP, Aadhaar, or other credentials.
Your Experience Letter will be downloaded as a PDF or image file. Save it securely.
Upload or access your document on DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in) for a government-verified digital copy.
After applying for or updating your Experience Letter, you can track your application status online using your application reference number or acknowledgment ID.
Go to https://labour.gov.in and look for the "Track Application" or "Check Status" section.
Enter the reference number, acknowledgment ID, or application number you received at the time of submission.
Complete verification as required by the portal.
View the current status — whether your Experience Letter is under review, approved, dispatched, or if any action is needed from your side.
Employment period, designation, key responsibilities, skills gained, and reason for leaving (optional).
Service certificate is basic (dates, designation). Experience letter details responsibilities and achievements.
Yes, but better to request while leaving. Companies may have record retention limits.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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