Notice writing is one of the most common questions in the Class XII English Writing Skills section. It tests a student’s ability to convey information clearly, briefly, and in an organised manner.
This tutorial explains the concept, rules, format, and examples of notices to help you score full marks in exams and improve your real-life communication skills.
What is a Notice?
A notice is a short piece of writing used to inform people about an event, announcement, or instruction. It is generally:
- Put up on school/college notice boards,
- Published in newspapers (classified notices), or
- Circulated in institutions/organisations.
Features of a Good Notice
A notice must be:
- Brief and to the point (50 words as per CBSE word limit).
- Clear and informative (who, what, when, where, why).
- Formal in tone – no personal comments or unnecessary details.
- Well-structured with proper format.
Format of a Notice (as per CBSE guidelines)
1. Name of the school/organisation/institution (at the top)
2. The word NOTICE (in bold/uppercase, centred)
3. Date of issue (left side)
4. Title/Heading (what the notice is about)
5. Body (details: date, time, venue, purpose, instructions)
6. Signature, Name and Designation of the issuing authority
Word limit: 50 words
Sample Notice – School Event
Question: You are the Head Boy/Head Girl of St. Mary’s School. Draft a notice for the school notice board inviting students to participate in the Annual Sports Day.
Answer:
St. Mary’s School, New Delhi
NOTICE
20th August 2025
ANNUAL SPORTS DAY
All students are hereby informed that the school is organising its Annual Sports Day on 5th September 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the school playground. Students interested in participating in various events may submit their names to the undersigned by 25th August.
(Signature)
Rahul Verma
Head Boy
Sample Notice – Lost and Found
Question: You have lost your wristwatch in the school library. Write a notice to be put up on the school notice board.
Answer:
Greenwood Senior Secondary School
NOTICE
15th July 2025
LOST WRISTWATCH
This is to inform all students that I have lost my black Titan wristwatch in the school library during the 4th period today. Anyone who finds it is kindly requested to return it to the undersigned or the school office.
(Signature)
Ayesha Khan
Class XII – B
Tips to Score Full Marks in Notice Writing
- Always write the name of the institution at the top.
- Keep the word count within 50 words.
- Write in the third person (no “I” or “you”).
- Use formal and precise language.
- Highlight the title/heading to draw attention.
- Do not forget to include signature, name, and designation.
Quick Recap
- Notices are formal announcements used in schools, colleges, and organisations.
- Format is fixed: Name of institution → NOTICE → Date → Heading → Body → Signature/Name/Designation.
- Keep it brief, factual, and formal.
- Stick to the 50-word limit in CBSE exams.
Malik Mohd. Arshad is a Senior English Teacher at STS High School, Aligarh Muslim University, with 21+ years of experience in English Language Teaching (ELT). An M.A. in English and Linguistics, he combines traditional academic values with modern digital learning methods. He is also a certified alumnus of the Texas Intensive English Program (USA).