Essay & Letter Writing Tips for IBPS PO Descriptive Paper 2021-22

Descriptive Test Pattern of IBPS PO 2021-22

The Descriptive Test of IBPS PO Mains 2021-22 will include 2 topics, namely

1. Letter
2. Essay

These questions will carry a total of 25 marks and one will have 30 minutes to attempt them. The test would be conducted online, i.e. the candidates will have to type their answers through the keyboard. You can take a look at the syllabus of IBPS PO Mains if you haven’t yet.

If you wish to score better in this section, you should have a good hold over sentence structuring in English as well as a fair typing speed.

Tips to prepare for IBPS PO Mains Descriptive Paper

A lot of students are afraid of the Descriptive section of the exam. To help you all overcome this fear, we are now going to share some important experts tips that will help you get through this section with ease.

Let us now take up the individual topics that would be asked under this section and see how to deal with them.

How to prepare Essay Writing for IBPS PO Main Exam 2021-22?

Essay Writing is all about how well you present your thoughts on a particular topic in a well-structured manner. It requires imagination as well as good writing skills. Both these skills are essential since both these factors together will help you present a good essay. Only gathering thoughts on a particular topic won’t help you if you are not able to present them effectively. Likewise, just good writing skills are not good if you are not able to think of innovative and relevant points for the given essay topic.

Check out the tips below to score well in the essay writing section of the IBPS PO Exam.

1. Daily Reading Habit

• Try to go through the newspaper editorials as well as the daily news.
• It will not only help you gather ideas for the essay, but will also strengthen your General Awareness. So, make a habit of reading newspapers regularly.
• Try to write the articles that you read in your own words. Start with 100-200 words by writing the gist of the article.
• It is preferable if you go for this practice online, i.e. type on your desktop/ laptop rather than using pen and paper.

2. Use of Dictionary

• Try to consult a dictionary whenever you come across a new word, or you have any query about the usage of the given word.
• This will help you understand the word usage in sentences in a much better way and will also help you strengthen your vocabulary.

3. Try writing at least one article daily.

• You can pick up any current topic from the newspaper or a trending topic and try to write down an essay/ article on it in your own words.

While writing an essay, you should take due care of the following:

• Make sure that you go through the instructions given in the question as well as the word limit properly before you begin your essay.
• Go for the topic you are well aware of. You should have proper knowledge of the topic on which you are about to present the essay.
• Try to divide your essay into at least 3-4 paragraphs.
  (a) The first paragraph should be the introduction part where you go for general discussion about the topic.
  (b) The body of the essay should be divided into at least 2 paragraphs.
  (c) The last paragraph should be the conclusion.
• Do not go for a very flowery language. Be precise and write to the point rather than exaggerating.
• Try to avoid repetition of sentences in your essay.
• Make sure that your essay is free of grammatical mistakes.

How to prepare Letter Writing for IBPS PO Main Exam 2021-22?

The aim of letter writing is to inspect how well the candidates are able to communicate themselves with the others to whom the letter is addressed. To prepare for this section, first and foremost, you should be aware of the type of letters that are asked.

Letters can be broadly classified into Formal and Personal (or Informal) letters. Each type of letter has a particular set format and it is important that you follow it while writing the letter in the exam.

1. Formal Letters:

These letters are usually written in cases of a professional relationship, where you need to address any government/ bank/ academic/ other field related official or any other dignitary.

2. Informal or Personal Letter:

These type of letters are often addressed to your near and dear ones, for instance, your family members, friends, relatives etc.

3. Proper Format for Letter Writing

Here are some quick tips for you to score better in the letter-writing section of the IBPS PO Mains Exam 2019:

• Make sure that your content is left aligned while writing.
• Ensure proper spacing between salutations, date, subject, addresses, etc.
• Do not miss out on the salutation or the greeting. You should always begin your letter with it.
• For formal letters, you can go for Respected Sir/ Ma’am or simply Sir/ Ma’am/ Madam. In the case of formal letters, informal greetings such as Dear or Hello can be used.
• In the introductory paragraph of your letter, try to give the gist or the prime reason for writing that letter and then start with the main body of the letter. Make sure that you give the conclusion of the letter in a separate paragraph.
• While concluding formal letters, you can go for ‘Yours faithfully/ Sincerely’ etc or ‘Sincerely Yours’.
• Make sure that you do not write your name in the letter. Try to prefer ABC or XYZ wherever required, unless specifically asked in the exam.

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For better understanding, here is the proper format of the letters:

1. The format of a Formal letter:

Yours Faithfully

XYZ

2. The format of an Informal Letter:

Yours Sincerely

ABC

We hope this post will help you in the descriptive test of IBPS PO Mains. Practice writing essay and letter topics on a regular basis to score well on the test.

Basic Tips to Keep In Mind While Writing Letter Writing

1. The letter’s content should be oriented to the left.
2. Candidates must adhere to the question’s format: formal/informal.
3. Respected sir/ma’am or sir/ma’am can be used as salutations or greetings in official letters.
4. Words like dear or hello might be used in informal letters. Greetings.
5. Ensure that the letter’s conclusion is written in a separate paragraph. Maintain a neat and tidy appearance throughout the letter.
6. Your Faithfully/ Sincerely is a good way to end the letter.
7. Avoid grammatical errors and stick to the tone of the query (formal or informal).

How Essay Writing Can Be Scoring in IBPS PO Main 2021-22 Exam?

• For banking candidates, essay writing can be a scoring question. However, in order to achieve good results in the banking Mains exams, it is necessary to follow some guidelines when writing an essay.
• There will be two essay writing questions to choose from, and the candidate will have to attempt one of them. It is recommended that candidates select a topic about which they are familiar and have extensive expertise.
• Make sure that each point makes complete sense and that the essay’s main concept/topic is followed throughout.
• Finish the article with a meaningful comment that is both fascinating and thought-provoking. This will show the readers that the candidate is willing to talk.
• Before you start writing an essay, make sure you understand the question and all of the instructions it contains. In most cases, there are a few crucial aspects indicated in the question that candidates must incorporate in their essay.

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