Notice Writing, Notice Writing Format, Notice Writing Topics, and

Notice Writing Examples

What is a notice?
What is Notice Writing - 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 in public places.
Let us discuss Notice Writing, how to write a notice in English. As a question on notice writing is a part
of English writing skills for Classes 6 to 12. The CBSE has prescribed a format of notice writing to be followed
by students. The Notice Writing Format is as follows-

Format for Notice writing

The Notice Writing 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:

i. Name of the issuing agency (school, etc)

ii. Date of issue/release of the notice
iii. Title/Subject of the Event (what?)
iv. BODY-Date/time/duration/Place/Venue (when and where?)
v. Authorized signatory: Name and signature (contact details)

Name of the issuing agency/authority

NOTICE
Date of issue/Release of the notice
Title/Subject of the Event
BODY
(Date/time/duration/Place/Venue)

Authorized signatory
(Name, Designation and signature)
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Notice Writing Topics

Notice Writing Topics - A Notice can be written for various reasons. The format of notice writing remains the
same in all cases. Here is a list of topics for notice writing that students must prepare-

i. A competition
ii. An excursion trip
iii. A lost and found notice
iv. An inauguration to take place
v. An exhibition
vi. A blood donation camp to be held

Or any such type of event or information to be issued in public interest.

Notice writing Class 12

Notice writing Class 12 - In the class 12 CBSE examination, choices will be given to attempt any one question out
of the given two Short Answer Questions (4 marks each) based on any of the following –

i. Notice writing
ii. Poster writing
iii. Formal and informal invitation and reply writing.
iv. Advertisement writing
 Notice Writing Class 12 - Marks Breakup
The breakup of 4 marks for class 12 English writing skills - notice writing as per CBSE guidelines is as follows:

Format 01 mark

Content 02 marks

Expression O1 mark

Total 04 marks

Notice writing Tips

Please follow the given tips while attempting a question based on Notice writing format for Class 12 English
writing skills paper -

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

Notice Writing Examples

Notice Writing Examples - Here we will see questions for notice writing that are asked in exams. Students can
take help of these solved questions and examples of notice writing format.
Notice Writing Samples
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)
Answer:

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
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

Notice writing on Lost and Found

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)
Answer:

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

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)

Question 3: 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.
Answer:

XYZ INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

NOTICE
March 01,2019
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
This is to inform all the students that our school is going to publish its annual magazine next month. All those
who wish to contribute can mail their entries to xyzmagazine@gmail.com. Write-ups will be accepted latest by
March 30,2019 till 11:59 pm. You can take any topic of your choice. For further information, contact your
respective class teachers.
Thank you
Asma/Ashish
Head Girl/Head Boy

Question 4: 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.
Answer:

NOTICE
ABC CONVENT SCHOOL
March 01,2019
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.
Ruhi/Rahul
Head girl/boy