Letter Writing Tips-IBPS PO 2021

Letter writing is an intrinsic part of descriptive writing in the IBPS PO Mains exam. It comprises one Letter writing and one essay writing test carrying a total of 25 marks. Descriptive writing is a scoring part of the IBPS PO Exam, where you have to prove your writing skills. The marks that you secure in the descriptive writing section are added to the Mains objective paper marks to calculate the overall mains cut-off marks.

And as the IBPS PO exams are not far away from us, you need to ace this part to gulp maximum marks. And to help you with it, we have brought you some tips that can help you in achieving that aim.

But before we discuss the tips, let us throw some light on the Mains exam pattern:

IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2021- English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)

Sr. No.	Name of test	No. of Questions	Max. Marks	Medium of Examination	Time Allotted
1	Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	45	60	English & Hindi	60 minutes
2	English Language	35	40	English only	40 minutes
3	Data Analysis and Interpretation	35	60	English & Hindi	45 minutes
4	General, Economy/Banking Awareness	40	40	English & Hindi	35 minutes
	Total	155	200		180 minutes
	English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)	2	25	English	30 minutes

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Descriptive Writing for Bank Exams – Types of Letter Writing

There are mainly two types of letters asked in exams:

1. Formal Letter
2. Informal Letter

Formal Letter: Written in official and non-personal capacity.Written to authorities, dignitaries, bureaucratic bodies, news editors, bank managers, etc

Informal Letter: Informal letters are personal and are written to personal contacts, family, friends, relatives, siblings, etc

Common Rules to be followed for Letter Writing-IBPS PO Exam

1. Correct format and salutation (different for both).
2. It should be divided into 3 paragraphs, that is, an introductory paragraph, a body, and a concluding paragraph. Write a single paragraph for the body part of the letter.
3. Avoid writing the letter in points and use simple or plain and straightforward sentences.
4. Try to limit you easy under 150 words, which is the word-limit. Practice essay writing on Wordpad on your computer to keep a watch over the word-count.

Letter Writing Tips

Tips for Formal Letter-IBPS PO exam

1. Don’t forget the Salutation like “Dear Ma’am/ Sir” and use a comma after every line of address.
2. Place the subject after or before the salutation.
3. Mention the addresses of both sender and receiver in the letter.
4. Write Sender address then Receiver address and then Salutation.
5. Your introduction must contain the issue you are writing the letter for.
6. The body should contain the description of the issue.
7. The conclusion must present the steps that can be taken or expectations or timelines, etc.
8. The sentences must be more formal in nature. It is recommended to use active voice.

Tips for Informal Letter-IBPS PO Exam

1. The address of only the sender should be mentioned in an informal letter.
2. Use a comma after every line of the address.
3. The salutation should be “Dear name of the friend/ family”.
4. The introduction should have greetings and mention the reason for writing the letter.
5. The body should give descriptions of the same.
6. The conclusions must end with good wishes, etc.
7. Be polite and do not form long sentences and be extra careful of the word limit.

General Tips for letter writing

You need to differentiate between a formal and an informal letter. For instance, writing a letter to the teacher or principal asking for leave is a formal letter, whereas writing a letter to invite a friend or even the principal to a party at your home would be an informal letter.

Here are some points you need to keep in mind before and while writing a letter:

1. Clear the purpose of the letter in the very beginning of the letter is very important while writing a formal letter.
2. Use Polite words and civil language while writing a letter.
3. Follow the formal or informal letter format. The opening and closing format should be correct.
4. Try to create a flow of language, by clearly mentioning the purpose of the letter. It should be precise and to the point.
5. Do not use jargon, slang, or abbreviations, unless it is necessary.
6. Conclude the letter with Your Faithfully/ Sincerely.
7. Avoid grammatical mistakes.

Important Topics for Letter Writing-IBPS PO Mains

Given below are a few important and latest topics that you can practice:

Topics for Formal Letters

1. Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper detailing the losses suffered by local retailers during online sales during festivals.
2. Write a letter to the Superintendent of Police of your district suggesting steps to make the police department more approachable.
3. Complaint letter about hassle faced by common people due to demonetization.
4. Letter to Bank Manager to reissue your ATM Card.
5. Letter expressing your views on corruption in this country.

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Topics for Informal letters

1. Letter to your younger sibling, stating the importance of a healthy diet and the reasons for avoiding junk food.
2. Write a letter to your younger sibling, who has recently started working, to not take too much stress at work.
3. Write a letter to your younger sibling about the recent changes in traffic rules and fines, advising him/her to be cautious
4. Letter to invite your friend to your brother’s wedding.

Note: These topics will give you an idea about what sort of letters you will face in the upcoming IBPS PO Exam. Also, read the newspaper daily to be aware of the latest news. By practicing the topics given above and reading the newspaper on daily basis, you will be well-prepared to deal with any topic new topic in the upcoming IBPS PO exam 2021.

FAQs-IBPS PO 2021

Q: When IBPS PO 2021 admit card will be released?

A: IBPS PO admit card is released separately for prelims, mains, and interviews. The admit card is released 1 week before the exam. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website of IBPS by logging with registration number/roll number/date of birth/password.

Q: Is there any age bar to apply for IBPS PO?

A: Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years to apply for the IBPS PO exam. Age relaxation of five, three, and ten years is given to SC/ ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), and PwD candidates, respectively.

Q: What details will be released in the IBPS PO notification?

A: IBPS PO notification will consist of the details about the exam such as exam date, eligibility criteria, pattern, syllabus, result declaration criteria, etc.

Q: When IBPS PO prelims and mains exams will be conducted?

A: IBPS PO 2021 prelims exam and mains exam dates will be announced along with the notification soon.

Q: When will the IBPS PO application form 2021 be released?

A: IBPS PO 2021 application form will be released soon. Interested candidates can fill the application form online within the prescribed deadline.

Q: For which post, IBPS PO recruitment notification is released?

A: IBPS PO recruitment is conducted to select candidates for the post of Probationary Officers/Management Trainee in 11 public sector banks.

Q: How many IBPS PO vacancies are released every year?

A: The number of IBPS PO vacancies varies every year. In 2020, 4977 vacancies were announced for the IBPS PO exam. The total no. of Vacancies for the year 2021 is not yet released for IBPS PO.

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