Leaving without serving full notice is possible only if your employer agrees, so an immediate resignation is really a request. Explain briefly why you need to leave early, offer a clear handover, and mention leave adjustment or notice buyout as per policy. Stay polite even if the answer is no, and never simply stop coming to work.
Open them in Word or Google Docs, keep the one that fits and fill in your details.
Replace the text in square brackets with your details, and match the notice period in your appointment letter.
Subject: Resignation with request for immediate release Dear [Manager's name], Please accept this letter as my resignation from the position of [Designation] at [Company name]. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I request to be relieved with immediate effect, or at the earliest date you find possible. I understand that my appointment letter specifies a notice period, and I regret that I am unable to serve it in full. To reduce the impact on the team, I will prepare a complete handover document covering my ongoing tasks, pending items, files and access details before I leave. I will also remain available on phone and email for any questions for some time afterwards. I am willing to adjust my available leave against the notice period or pay the notice buyout for the remaining days, as per company policy. I am grateful for the support I have received here, and I apologise for the short notice. Kindly guide me on the exit formalities, full and final settlement and relieving letter. Yours sincerely, [Your name] [Designation]
Subject: Resignation – request for early release Dear [Manager's name], I am resigning from my role as [Designation]. My notice period would end on [Last working day], but I would be grateful if you could relieve me by [Requested relieving date]. I will finish the most urgent items first and share a handover note with the team within the next few days. If any part of my notice needs to be adjusted against leave or notice pay, I am happy to follow the company policy. I understand this depends on the team's needs and will respect your decision. Thank you for your support and for the time I have spent here. HR is copied on this email so the process can begin. Regards, [Your name] [Designation]
Subject: Notice buyout and early relieving – [Your name], [Employee ID] Dear [HR manager's name], I have submitted my resignation to my reporting manager, [Manager's name], and have requested early release. My last working day as per the notice period would be [Last working day]; I am requesting to be relieved on [Requested relieving date] instead. Could you please confirm the following? 1. The number of unserved notice days and the buyout amount, if applicable. 2. Whether my earned leave balance can be adjusted against the notice period. 3. The clearance steps, including laptop and ID card return. 4. The expected dates for my full and final settlement, relieving letter and experience letter. I will complete my handover with my manager before the requested date so that the team is not affected. Please let me know if any forms need to be filled or signed. Thank you for your help. Regards, [Your name] [Designation] Employee ID: [Employee ID]
You can submit a resignation asking for immediate release, but your employer is usually entitled to the notice period in your appointment letter. Many companies agree to early release with a buyout or leave adjustment. For anything beyond general guidance, check your HR policy or speak to a professional.
It means paying, or having deducted from your settlement, the salary for the notice days you do not serve. How it is calculated varies by company, often on basic or gross pay. Ask HR for the exact amount in writing, and sometimes a new employer agrees to cover it.
If the company approves your early release and you settle any buyout, you should normally receive your relieving letter as usual. Problems arise mainly when someone leaves without approval. Keep all emails about the agreed date and settlement so there is a clear record.