Notice writing is one of the topics added to the latest CBSE Class 9 English syllabus with an aim to nurture creative thinking of students and instill the necessary skills required to write for real-life purposes. This topic also features in the CBSE Class 12 English syllabus, aimed at testing concise expression and formal presentation for the CBSE Class 12 board exams. If you wish to explore the complete list of topics featured in the latest CBSE Class 9 English syllabus, you can find them here.
In this post, we will dive into the definition, fundamental purpose, various types, core elements, and formatting rules of a notice.
Notice Writing: Definition and Purpose
A notice is a formal, concise announcement written with an aim to officially share details about an upcoming event, activity, or important news with a specific group of people. It is also used to promote awareness about specific programs or activities. It includes some instructions or guidelines for readers to follow and is displayed on notice boards.
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Types of Notice
1. Notice for Meetings: To notify readers about upcoming meetings
2. Notice for Events: To notify readers about competitions, tours, cultural and sports events, etc.
3. Notice for Lost or Found Items: To notify readers about missing or found items
4. Notice for Seminars, Workshops, or Literary Events: To notify readers about upcoming seminars, workshops, or literary programs
5. Notice for Appeal: To notify readers about charity drives or support initiatives
6. Other Notices: To notify readers about general announcements
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Key Points to Remember
- A notice must always be enclosed in a box.
- The name of the organization or institute issuing a notice should be placed at the top in capital letters.
- Write the word NOTICE (in capital letters).
- Add the date in the top-left corner.
- Mention heading or title (in capital letters). It indicates the purpose of a notice. It should be concise, not a complete sentence.
- Body of a notice should include details like what, when, where, why, how, etc. Ensure that all the relevant details are included with regard to the subject of the notice.
- The language should be formal and concise.
- It must have an objective, third-person tone i.e. pronouns like I, we, you, my, me, us, your should be avoided. Use passive voice to achieve objectivity.
- A notice must end with the full name and designation of the issuing authority.
- Follow the prescribed word limit of 45–50 words.
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Core Elements and Format of a Notice
NAME OF ORGANISATION
NOTICE
Date
HEADING/TITLE
Body of the Notice (It should include details like what, when, where, why, how, etc. Ensure that all the relevant details are included with regard to the subject of the notice.)
Full Name
(Designation)
(Designation)
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CBSE Marking Scheme
As per the latest CBSE Class 9 English syllabus, a notice writing question carries 3 marks. The overall score is determined on the basis of three parameters:
- Format - 1 mark
- Content - 1 mark
- Expression and Accuracy - 1 mark
As for the CBSE Class 12 English syllabus, a notice writing question accounts for 4 marks. The marks distribution is as follows:
- Format - 1 mark
- Content - 2 marks
- Expression and Accuracy - 1 mark
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Examples
Que 1. You are Ravi, the Sports Captain of ABC School, New Delhi. Your school is conducting selection trials for the upcoming Inter-House Cricket Tournament for classes IX to XII. Write a notice in about 50 words, informing the students about the date, time and venue of the trials. Provide a deadline for name submission.
Ans.
ABC SCHOOL, NEW DELHI
NOTICE
02 May 2026
CRICKET TOURNAMENT TRIALS
This is to inform all students of Classes IX to XII that the selection trials for the upcoming Inter-House Cricket Tournament will be held on 10 May 2026, at the school playground, from 10 am onwards. The tournament will take place from 15 May to 20 May.
Interested candidates must submit their names to the undersigned by 08 May and report in their house uniforms for the trials.
Ravi
(Sports Captain)
(Sports Captain)
Que 2. You are Rohit, a student of class IX. You have lost your Kaveri English Literature book somewhere on the school premises. Write a notice in about 50 words, providing all necessary details and requesting the finder to return it.
Ans.
ABC SCHOOL, NEW DELHI
NOTICE
04 May 2026
LOST: ENGLISH KAVERI BOOK
This is to inform all students that a Kaveri Class IX English Literature book (2026 edition) was lost on the school premises, possibly in the IX-A classroom, during the lunch break yesterday. The book has a brown cover with the name of the undersigned clearly written on it and on the side edge of the pages.
Anyone who finds it is requested to return it to the undersigned or the school office. This gesture of honesty will be greatly appreciated.
Rohit
(Class IX-A)
(Class IX-A)
Que 3. While walking in a park in your neighborhood, you found a plastic bag containing some documents or cash. Write a notice in about 50 words to be displayed on the park's notice board, asking the owner to identify and collect it.
Ans.
CITY PUBLIC PARK, AGRA
NOTICE
05 May 2026
FOUND! FOUND! FOUND!
This is to inform all concerned that a small black plastic bag containing some documents and cash was found on 04 May 2026, at around 2 pm. The bag was found lying on the bench near the North Gate.
The genuine owner may claim and collect it from the undersigned after providing an accurate description of the documents and the exact amount of cash.
Rahul Kumar
(A concerned citizen, ph - +91 XXXXXXXXXX)
(A concerned citizen, ph - +91 XXXXXXXXXX)
Que 4. You are Rahul Singh, Secretary, Students' Council, ABC School, New Delhi. The council has decided to start a week-long Cleanliness Drive around the school, from 2 October. Write a notice in about 50 words, asking the students of class IX to enroll as volunteers for the drive.
ABC SCHOOL, NEW DELHI
NOTICE
25 September 2025
CLEANLINESS DRIVE
This is to inform the students of Class IX that the Students' Council is organising a week-long Cleanliness Drive around the school premises, starting from 02 October, under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
Enthusiastic volunteers are required from Class IX. Interested students should submit their names to the undersigned by 28 September. Volunteers will receive certificates of appreciation.
Rahul Singh
(Secretary, Students' Council)
(Secretary, Students' Council)
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