(1) A notice is a written announcement used to inform people about something that has happened or will happen, such as an event or information to share. (2) Notices are written in a formal tone and contain only factual, to-the-point information using simple, formal language. (3) Notices are displayed publicly in places like school notice boards to reach a wide audience.

1. NOTICE WRITTING
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.

2. BREAK UP
• The breakup of 4 marks for English writing
skills - notice writing as per CBSE guidelines is
as follows:
• 01 mark - Format
• 02 marks- Content
• O1 mark- Expression
• Total - 04 marks

3. FORMAT
• The Notice writng format should include: NAME OF
THE INSTITUTION / ISSUING AUTHORITY / NOTICE /
TITLE, DATE, and WRITER’S NAME WITH DESIGNATION.
A notice should contain all the necessary details such
as:
• Name of the issuing agency (school, etc)
• Date of issue/release of the notice
• Title/Subject of the Event (what?)
• BODY-Date/time/duration/Place/Venue (when and
where?)
• Authorized signatory: Name and signature (contact
details)

4. Name of the issuing agency/authority
NOTICE
Date of issue
Title/Subject of the Event
BODY
(Date/time/duration/Place/Venue)
Authorizedsignatory
(Name, Designation and signature)

5. 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 give 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.

6. Question 1: 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. (CBSE 2016)
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
(Secretary)

7. 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

8. Question 2: 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.(CBSE 2017)
NOTICE
March01,20XX
FOUND
This is to inform all the readers that a plastic bag
has been found in the neighbourhood park, on
29th Feb,2020,at 6pm near the fountain. It has a
few documents and some cash in it. The owner of
the bag shall contact me on 9399123456 along
with an identity proof. Contact.
Amrita

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

10. Question 3: 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.
ABC CONVENT SCHOOL
NOTICE
March01,2019
INTER-SCHOOL SINGING COMPETITION
Our school is organising an Inter-school Singing
Competition on March 19, 2019; Tuesday at 12pm in
the school auditorium. More than 20 schools from all
over the city will participate. Interested students may
contact the undersigned latest by March 10, 2019.
Rahul
Head boy

11. THANKS