Last updated: October 30, 2026
Many job advertisements, including government jobs, ask for experience, and employers want proof. A clear experience certificate format helps your old employer write a letter that is accepted. This guide shows what the letter must contain, gives a sample you can copy, and explains what to do if you have no certificate. It is general guidance, and each employer may have its own rules.
What Is an Experience Certificate?
An experience certificate is a signed letter from your previous employer. It confirms that you worked there, your job title and how long you worked. Recruiters use it to check the experience in your CV. For example, a recent Sindh advertisement for a mandi project asks for between 2 and 10 years of experience, depending on the post. See our Larkana mandi jobs article.
What Should the Experience Certificate Format Contain?
| Item | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Company letterhead and date | Shows the letter is from a real organisation |
| Your full name and CNIC number | Matches your documents |
| Job title and department | Proves the type of experience |
| Joining and leaving dates | Shows the exact period |
| Duties in short | Helps the recruiter judge the experience |
| Conduct or performance line | Optional but useful |
| Signature, name, designation and stamp | Makes the letter official |
Experience Certificate Format (Sample)
This experience certificate format is simple and accepted by most employers. Ask your employer to use this text on company letterhead. Replace the words in brackets.
Date: [date]
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
This is to certify that Mr./Ms. [full name], son/daughter of [father’s name], holding CNIC number [number], worked with [company name] as [job title] in the [department] from [joining date] to [leaving date].
During this period, his/her duties included [two or three main duties]. His/her work and conduct were [satisfactory/good].
We wish him/her success in the future.
Name: [signatory name]
Designation: [designation]
Signature and stamp
Sample 2: Experience Certificate With Salary and Reason for Leaving
Some employers or new recruiters also like to see the last salary and the reason for leaving. Use this longer version only if your employer agrees to include these lines.
Date: [date]
EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that Mr./Ms. [full name], CNIC [number], remained employed with [company name] as [job title] from [joining date] to [leaving date]. His/her last drawn monthly salary was Rs. [amount].
He/She left the organisation on his/her own request. During the service, he/she performed [main duties] and his/her conduct remained [good/satisfactory]. We have no objection if he/she applies for a new position.
Name: [signatory name]
Designation: [designation]
Signature and stamp
Change the reason for leaving to match the truth, such as “contract completed”. Never write something that is not accurate.
How to Ask for an Experience Certificate
- Ask politely by email or in person, and give your joining and leaving dates.
- Offer to send a draft using the sample above, which saves your employer’s time.
- Ask for a signed and stamped copy on letterhead.
- Keep a scanned copy and the original. Our documents checklist helps you keep everything ready.
- If you are leaving your job, write your resignation letter properly first, and ask for the certificate during your notice period.
What If You Have No Experience Certificate?
- Internship letter: many organisations give one even for short internships.
- Appointment or joining letter: plus salary slips or bank statements can support your claim.
- Freelance work: keep client messages, invoices and project links as proof.
- Volunteer work: ask the organisation for a letter that states your role and dates.
Whether these are accepted depends on the employer, so read the advertisement carefully. Never use a fake certificate. It can get your application rejected and may have legal consequences. See our guide on fake job offers in Pakistan as well.
Common Mistakes
- Dates that do not match your CV.
- A name or CNIC spelling that differs from your documents.
- No signature or stamp.
- Giving a photocopy where the advertisement asks for an attested copy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the correct experience certificate format?
Use company letterhead and include your name, CNIC, job title, joining and leaving dates, main duties, and a signature and stamp.
Can I write my own experience certificate?
You can prepare a draft, but your employer must review, sign and stamp it.
Is an internship letter accepted as experience?
It depends on the advertisement. Read it for the rules on experience.
Do I need to attest the certificate?
Some jobs ask for attested copies. The advertisement will say so.
Can I apply without an experience certificate?
If the post requires experience, an application without proof may be rejected. Try to get a letter or other proof.
Who should sign the experience certificate?
Usually the HR manager, the head of the department or another authorised person of the organisation, with the company stamp.
Can a private job certificate be used for a government job?
It depends on the advertisement. Some posts accept experience from recognised private organisations and some ask for government or specific experience only. Read the experience condition of your post.
Final Words
Use a clear experience certificate format, ask for your letter early, check every date and name, and keep scanned copies. After you get the job, you will need a joining letter. Then improve your CV with our CV guide and application letter samples, or write one fast with our application letter generator. For more career tips in Pakistan, keep visiting EarnExpertHub.
This is a general guide based on common practice, not on a single source.
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