Resignation Letter During Probation Period
Probation usually carries a shorter notice — often 15 days or two weeks — and a quicker, less formal exit. The letter should cite the probation notice term so HR applies the right one.
Leaving during probation is not a black mark if it is handled cleanly; it is a mutual trial period, and the letter can say so.
Sample letter
Subject: Resignation During Probation — Ritika Sen, Junior Developer
[Date] Dear Mr. Roy, I am writing to resign from my position as Junior Developer at Silverline Software during my probation period. In line with the 15-day notice applicable during probation, my last working day will be Thursday, 1 October 2026. Having spent two months in the role, I have concluded that the work is not the fit I had hoped for, and I think it is fairer to both of us to say so now than at the end of probation. I will finish the unit tests I am assigned and document the setup steps for the next developer before I leave. During the notice period I will ensure a complete handover of my responsibilities and will document all ongoing work. Please let me know how you would like the transition planned, and kindly confirm my last working day and the relieving formalities in writing. Thank you for the support during my tenure. I wish the company and the team continued success. Sincerely, Ritika Sen Junior Developer
Names, companies and dates are illustrative. Replace the bracketed date with the day you send it.
What to get right
- Cite the probation notice term from your offer letter; it prevents HR applying the post-confirmation period.
- "Not the right fit" is a complete reason; do not itemise what was wrong.
- Ask whether an experience letter will be issued for the period; policies differ under six months.
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Notice period, reason and tone are set to match the example above. Change anything; the last working day recalculates.
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Resignation letter
[Date] Dear Anil Kumar, I am writing to formally resign from my position as Junior Developer at Infosys. As per my notice period of 15 days, my last working day will be [last working day]. During the notice period, I will do everything I can to ensure a complete and smooth handover of my responsibilities. Please let me know how you would like me to plan the transition, and kindly confirm my last working day and the relieving formalities in writing. Thank you for the support during my tenure. I wish Infosys and the team continued success. Sincerely, Priya Sharma Junior Developer
Tip: hand your resignation over in person if you can, or email it to HR and your manager together — and always get your last-working-day confirmation in writing.
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