When uploading employment history supporting documents for Express Entry, it's common to wonder whether pay slips are strictly required alongside your reference letters.
What group members advised:- Combine your documents into a single file for each employer rather than uploading many small files separately.
- Add as much evidence as you reasonably can. For applicants from India, members specifically suggested including Form 26 (TDS deduction proof) as extra evidence of employment and salary.
- A NOC-based reference letter and pay slips (if available) are the core combination. Members noted more applicants have started adding pay slips to strengthen their file, so include them if you have them.
- Joining and termination letters are not considered necessary, since the information they contain can vary or be redundant with your reference letter.
Takeaway: your reference letter (matching your NOC) is the essential document; pay slips and tax proof (like Form 26) are strong additions, while joining/termination letters are optional extras.