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Notice Writing is one of the most scoring sections of the CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus. It teaches students how to deliver clear, precise information to a target audience - a skill equally valuable in schools, offices, government agencies, and residential societies.
This blog covers the latest CBSE 2026-27 Notice Writing format for Class 12, the exact marking scheme, types of notices, common mistakes, and ready-to-use examples so students can score full marks easily.
Students can download this free PDF with Class 12 Notice Writing format, examples, and CBSE 2026-27 practice questions.
What is Notice Writing?
A notice is a formal written announcement issued by an individual, institution, or authority to convey important information to a targeted group of readers. Notices are usually displayed on notice boards, websites, or printed in newspapers to ensure quick and wide reach.
Notice writing is the skill of drafting such announcements in a clear, precise, and structured format. Unlike letters or articles, notices are written in a compact form - every word counts, and the message must be delivered within a limited space.
For chapter-wise writing skills practice with model answers, marking hints, and exam tips, explore the Educart Class 12 English Question Bank aligned to the latest CBSE pattern.
Structure of Notice
A notice writing format is as mentioned below.
Format of Notice Writing
As per the official CBSE 2026-27 syllabus, every notice must follow this standard format:
- Name of the Issuing Authority – The name of the school, organisation, society, or institution issuing the notice (written at the top, centred, and in bold).
- The Word "NOTICE" – Written in bold, capital letters, centred below the issuing authority.
- Date – The date on which the notice is issued (usually written on the left).
- Heading / Subject – A short, catchy heading that conveys the purpose of the notice.
- Body – The main content containing the message. It must clearly mention the 5 Ws: What, When, Where, Who, and Why, all within 50 words.
- Signature and Designation – The name of the issuer, followed by their designation (written in capitals) at the bottom-left of the notice.
- Box Enclosure – The entire notice must be enclosed in a rectangular box.
Marking Scheme for Notice Writing Class 12 CBSE: 2026-27
As per the CBSE 2026-27 question paper design, Notice Writing falls under Section B – Creative Writing Skills (Short Writing Task). The table depicts the marks allocated to every section of notice writing.
Points to Remember:
- Word Limit: Up to 50 words
- Task Type: Short writing task
- Choice: One out of two given questions
- Section B - Creative writing skills (18 Marks)
Types of Notices
To make it easy to understand, notices are divided into six categories based on the kind of information they intend to deliver.
1. Meetings / Discussions
As the name suggests, it includes notices intended to inform members regarding meetings or discussions by schools, offices, societies, etc.
You are Kumar/Ankita, Secretary, West End Cooperative Group Housing Society, Vasundhara. Write a notice in not more than 50 words requesting the members to attend a meeting of the society to discuss the problem of irregular supply of drinking water to the residents.
Answer:
2. Lost and Found
These kinds of notices are put out by newspapers, community members, students, and management who have either lost someone or something or have found someone or something. The example below will give you a clear idea.
You have found an expensive geometry box in the school playground. Draft a notice in not more than 50 words for the school notice board. You are Raj/Rani, Class XII, Angel School, Faridabad.
Answer:
3. Academic and Cultural Events
These types of notices are usually drafted to inform students, memes, employees, or any group regarding an upcoming cultural event. Sports meet, competition, etc. The example below includes academic and cultural event notices.
You are the secretary of the history club of Vidya Public School. Draft a notice in not more than 50 words informing students of a proposed visit to some important historical sites in your city and write an answer in the notice.
Answer:
4. Literary Events / Training Sessions
Similar to academic and cultural events, literary events and training session notices inform the intended group about upcoming exhibitions, book fairs, tree plantation drives, etc. The examples provided below will give you all a clear idea.
Draft a notice in not more than 50 words for your school notice board informing the students about the sale of old sports goods at your school. You are Rohini / Rohan the secretary of the sports club of Alka Public School, Indira Nagar Faridabad.
Answer:
5. Warning/ Appeal
The notices include warnings or appeals by schools, societies, and government agencies. For example, a power cut notice in your area for a day or two. The examples provided below will give you all a clear idea.
Draft a notice in not more than 50 words informing the residents of a power cut for a few days for maintenance work.
Answer:
6. Official Changes
This type of notice is issued to inform the audience about the official changes, like names, office locations, or any other legal information provided by the general public.
As Principal, ABC Public School, wrote a notice in about 50 words informing the students that with effect from the 30th of January, the school shall start at 9 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. Give reasons for the change.
Answer:
For a well-rounded English exam preparation, pair your notice writing practice with Class 12 English Chapter-wise Notes covering grammar, writing formats, and literature summaries.
Notice Writing Examples
To understand the concept of notice writing, students can refer to the below-mentioned examples.
1. You are Dhruv / Nidhi, Student Editor of your school magazine, ‘The Buds’. Write a notice in not more than 50 words to be placed on your school notice board, inviting short stories, articles, poems, etc. from students of all classes for the school magazine. Give all the necessary details.
Answer:
The Cambridge High School, Washington
Date: April 9th, 2019
NOTICE
Inviting Ideas for School Magazine
This is to let all students in grades 5 through 12 know about the school publication known as the Buddies. Any kind of idea, including essays, brief poems, illustrations, comics, and brief posters, is acceptable.
Your teacher will choose the best pieces if you turn in your work. Remember to sign your name, class, roll number, and other information on your work. The deadline for submitting all of the work is May 10, 2019. You can speak with your class teachers for more information.
Nidhi
Editor The Buds Magazine
2. You are Nitin/Nalini, Cultural Secretary, S.V.A. Public School, Jaipur. Your school is staging the play, ‘Shakuntalam’. Write a notice, to be displayed on your school notice board, mentioning the time, date, and the city theatre where the play will be staged. Invite the students and their parents to come and watch the play.
Answer:
SAV PUBLIC SCHOOL, JAIPUR
Date: January 29th, 2021
NOTICE
Invitation to the Play 'Shakuntalam'
This is to let all students know that on January 30, 2021, our school will host a play called Shakuntalam. At 1:00 p.m., the play will be performed in the community theatre. You must arrive at the teacher's by noon for the same, and all students and their parents are invited. Your particular class teacher will distribute the invitation card.
Nitin
Editor The Buds Magazine
Notice writing and speech writing are both part of Section B - practise both together using our Speech Writing Practice Questions to cover all short and long writing tasks
Common Mistakes to Avoid in Notice Writing
Even well-prepared students lose marks due to avoidable errors. The following mistakes must be avoided:
- Writing outside the box – The entire notice must remain inside the rectangular box.
- Exceeding the 50-word limit – Longer notices lose marks for poor expression.
- Missing the word "NOTICE" – This is a critical format requirement.
- Forgetting the date – The date of issue must always be clearly mentioned.
- Vague or missing subject line – A proper heading helps the reader identify the purpose instantly.
- Using informal tone or first-person pronouns – Notices are official; they must sound formal.
- Skipping the signature or designation – These are mandatory format elements.
- Grammar and spelling errors – Class 12 has a separate 1 mark dedicated to accuracy - this must not be overlooked.
- Incomplete details – Missing the 5 Ws leads to loss of content marks.
- Writing in active voice – Passive voice sounds more formal and is preferred.
The best way to avoid common mistakes is to study how notice writing questions were asked in CBSE Class 12 English Previous Year Papers and what examiners expect.
Questions to Practice for Class 12 Notice Writing
Here are some examples to practice notice writing from:
You are the editor of your school magazine. Draft a notice for your school notice board inviting articles, poems, jokes, sketches, etc.
Answer:
Govt. S. S. School, Sitapur
Date: May 10th, 2023
NOTICE
Inviting Ideas for Annual School Magazine
This is to let the students know that they can use their creativity to fill the school magazine. To make the magazine very interesting, they can create short jokes, sketches, and articles. The cultural activities team will choose the best, and your name and class will be printed in the school magazine.
By 2/08/2019, interested students are urged to turn in their original works to the teachers of their respective classes. Students can also get help from the art teachers for creative ideas. I'm anticipating lots of entries.
Secretary
Cultural Society
The Arts Club of your school is going to organise a drawing and painting competition. Write a notice in not more than 50 words, to be displayed on the school notice board, inviting students to participate in it. Give all the necessary details. You are Rishabh/Ridhima, Secretary, Arts Club, Sunrise Public School, Gurugram, Haryana.
Answer:
Sunrise Public School
Date: May 5th, 2019
NOTICE
Invitation to Painting Competition
This is to let students in grades V through X know that on May 15, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., our school will host a Painting and Drawing Competition. The participation information is provided below:
Class Theme
- V, VI Cartoon Characters
- VII, VIII Animals
- IX, X Landscape/Dreamworld
The students interested in participating must give names to their class teachers by May 10, 2019.
Ridhima
Secretary Arts
You are Dhruv / Nidhi, Student Editor of your school magazine, ‘The Buds’. Write a notice in not more than 50 words to be placed on your school notice board, inviting short stories, articles, poems, etc. from students of all classes for the school magazine. Give all the necessary details.
Answer:
The Cambridge High School, Washington
Date: April 9th, 2019
NOTICE
Inviting Ideas for School Magazine
This is to let all students in grades 5 through 12 know about the school publication known as the buds. Any kind of idea, including essays, brief poems, illustrations, comics, and brief posters, is acceptable.
Your teacher will choose the best pieces if you turn in your work. Remember to sign your name, class, roll number, and other information on your work. The deadline for submitting all of the work is May 10, 2019. You can speak with your class teachers for more information.
Nidhi
Editor The Buds Magazine
An International Book Fair is being held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 7th to 14th February 2020. As a Librarian, Goodwill Public School, Maurice Nagar, Delhi, wrote a notice informing the students about the fair. Give all other necessary details.
Answer:
Janata Group Housing Society, Palam Vihar, Kurnool.
Date: May 28th, 2020
NOTICE
Informing About Book Fair
This notice is intended to alert all residents to the 8-hour water supply interruption. The water tank is being cleaned as this is written. The details are as follows:
DATE- June 6
TIME- 10 am - 6 pm
Therefore, to reduce the difficulty, we ask that you store the necessary quantity of water in advance.
Thank you
Karuna Bajaj
Secretary
You are Nitin/Nalini, Cultural Secretary, S.V.A. Public School, Jaipur. Your school is staging the play, ‘Shakuntalam’. Write a notice, to be displayed on your school notice board, mentioning the time, date, and the city theatre where the play will be staged. Invite the students and their parents to come and watch the play.
Answer:
SAV PUBLIC SCHOOL, JAIPUR
Date: January 29th, 2021
NOTICE
Invitation to the Play 'Shakuntalam'
This is to let all students know that on January 30, 2021, our school will host a play called Shakuntalam. At 1:00 p.m., the play will be performed in the community theatre. You must arrive at the teacher's by noon for the same, and all students and their parents are invited. Your particular class teacher will distribute the invitation card.
Nitin
After practising these notice writing questions, test your full Section B readiness with CBSE Class 12 Practice Papers English designed as per the 2026-27 pattern.
Note:Regular reading of NCERT Books for Class 12 English - Flamingo and Vistas - helps build the formal vocabulary and tone essential for scoring full marks in notice writing.
FAQs
Q1. What is Notice Writing in Class 12 English?
Ans. Notice Writing is a short formal writing task where students draft announcements or important information in a structured format for a target audience, within a 50-word limit.
Q2. Is it compulsory to write the notice inside a box?
Ans. Yes, every notice must be enclosed in a rectangular box to secure full format marks. Writing outside the box leads to automatic format mark deduction.
Q3. Where should the date be written in a notice?
Ans. The date should be written on the left side, just below the word "NOTICE." It should be the date on which the notice is issued.
Q4. How should the signature and designation be written?
Ans. The signature and designation must appear at the bottom-left corner of the notice. The designation should be written in capital letters (e.g., SECRETARY, PRINCIPAL, EDITOR).
Q5. Should a notice be written in an active or passive voice?
Ans. Notices are preferably written in the passive voice (e.g., "Students are informed that..."). Passive voice sounds more formal and official, which suits notice writing.
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