The present application provides a process for preparation of Linagliptin reacting (R)-piperidine-3-amine of Formula II or an acid addition salt thereof with 1-[(4-methyl-quinazolin-2-yl)methyl]-3-methyl-7-(2-butyn-1-yl)-8-bromoxanthine of Formula III in the presence of a suitable base in an inert organic solvent.