Write an Email to HR for Extending Joining Date – Sample Request Email for Extension of Joining Date

From: _________@_____.___ (Sender’s Email Address)
To: ___________@______.___ (HR/ Receiver’s Email Address)

Date: __/__/____ (Date)

Subject: Request for extension of joining date

Sir/ Madam,

With due respect, my name is _________ (Name) and I am a resident of ________ (Location). This mail is in reference to the job application number ________ (Application Number) for the post of _________ (Post).

I am writing this mail in order to inform you that on __/__/____ (Date), I appeared for the interview for which I received an offer letter mentioning __/__/____ (Date) as the joining date. I would apologetically request you to kindly extend my date of joining to __/__/____ (Date) as I will not be able to join my duties on the given date as _________ (Reason – Not relieved/Personal reason/ have to visit somewhere/ any other).

I ensure, I will be joining on the proposed date and will be punctual. I believe, you would consider this as a genuine request and in case of queries, you may contact me at __________ (Mobile number) or mail me at ________@____.___ (E-mail ID).

Thanking you,

Yours Truly/ Obediently,
________ (Digital Signature – If required)
________ (Name),
________ (Contact Number)