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1. NOTICE WRITING
BY ANIL BHATIA

2. Why notice writing?
The purpose of a notice is to announce or display information to a specific
group of people. Notices are generally meant to be pinned up on specific
display boards whether in schools or in public places. Notices issued by
the government appear in newspapers. A notice is a formal means of
communication.

3. What is a notice?
A notice is a written or printed announcement (Example -
a notice for sale). It is written in order to inform a large number
of people about something that has happened or is about to
happen. It could be an upcoming event, competition, Lost and
found notice or just a piece of information to be delivered to the
targeted audience. It is generally written in a formal tone.
Notices are factual and to-the-point. The language used is
simple and formal, not flowery. They are put up on display
boards in schools or at public places.

4. Format for Notice writing
A notice should contain all the necessary details such
as:
1. Name of the issuing agency (school, etc)
2. Date of issue/release of the notice
3. Title/Subject of the Event (what?)
4. BODY-Date/time/duration/Place/Venue (when and
where?)
5. Authorized signatory: Name and signature (contact
details)

5. Sample Format

6. Notice writing Tips
• Do not cross the word limit to avoid penalty of marks. The prescribed word limit is 50
words.
• Repetition of any information should be avoided.
• Always enclose the notice in a box. Make sure you draw the box with a pencil.
• Keep your notice short, crisp and to-the-point.
• Highlight the word “NOTICE” and “TITLE”. It can be either bold or underlined.
• The title should be captivating and eye-catching.
• Don’t make hypothetical information and facts. Make use of what’s given in the
question.
• Make sure you do not mention your personal information.
• Make use of all the available information in the question.
• Your answer shall include answers to all the 5 W’s – What, Why, When, Where and
Who.
• The purpose for which it is being written should be stated clearly.
• Focus on presentation and clarity.

7. Examples

8. Water supply will be suspended for eight hours (10 am to 6 pm) on 6th of March for cleaning of the
water tank. Write a notice in about 50 words advising the residents to store water for a day. You
are Karan Kumar/Karuna Bajaj, Secretary, Janata Group Housing Society, Palam Vihar, Kurnool.
Janata Group Housing Society, Palam Vihar, Kurnool.
NOTICE
March 01, 201X
ATTENTION!
This notice is to inform all the residents regarding the suspension of water
supply for 8 hours. It is being done to clean the water tank. The details are
as follows:
DATE- March 6
TIME- 10am – 6 pm
Thus, we request you to store the required amount of water beforehand to
minimise the difficulty. Thank you
Karan Kumar/ Karuna Bajaj
(signature)
Secretary

9. SUGGESTED VALUE POINTS AS PER CBSE MARKING SCHEME-
Any other relevant title
– what - suspension of water supply for 8 hours
– when - 6th March; 10am – 6pm
– where - Society
– reasons for cut - cleaning of water tank
– steps to be taken - store water
– any other relevant details

10. While walking in a park in your neighbourhood you found a small plastic bag containing some
documents and some cash. Write a notice in about 50 words to be put on the park notice board
asking the owner to identify and collect it from you. You are Amar/Amrita 9399123456.
NOTICE
March 01, 20XX
FOUND!
This is to inform all the readers that a plastic bag has been found
in the neighbourhood park. It has a few documents and some
cash in it. The plastic bag is red in colour and is medium-sized. It
was found on February 27, at around 6pm near the fountain in the
park. The owner of the bag shall contact me on 9399123456
along with an identity proof. Thank you
Amar/Amrita

11. SUGGESTED VALUE POINTS AS PER CBSE MARKING SCHEME-
Heading : [LOST & FOUND / FOUND / any other relevant
title]
-What - plastic bag with documents and cash
-When – date & approx. time
-Where - park
-description of bag- colour, material, size -owner to claim
with identifying details -Contact details- AMAR/ AMRITA -
Phone no. - 9399123456
(any other relevant detail)

12. Practice Questions

13. You are Asma/Ashish, the head girl/boy of XYZ
international school. Your school is soon going to publish
the annual magazine next month. Write a notice for the
notice board of your school inviting students to submit
write-ups.
You are Ruhi/Rahul, head girl/boy of ABC convent school.
Your school is going to organize an inter-school singing
competition. Write a notice for your school notice board
inviting names of all the interested students.

14. 3. You have planned a six week course to help the children of
your Housing Society complex in developing their
communication skills. Prepare a notice for the Society’s Notice
Board stating the objectives of the course and give all necessary
details asking the people to join the course. Mention the
eligibility, timing, venue and the fees. You are Yashwant Rai, an
effective communicator and a member of the society.
4. The Students’ Council of your school has organized an
Excursion to Mumbai and Goa for the students of classes XI and
XII during Winter Break. As President of the council, write a
notice in not more than 50 words telling the students about this
excursion and inviting their names for joining it.

15. The End
Thank you