NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a writing competition for school students across India.
The respective schools will organise the contest and submit the results by March 20, from which the top three contestants will be chosen.
Students will receive prizes at both regional and national levels. The first prize at the national level includes Rs. 50,000, a certificate, and a visit to the UPU Headquarters in Berne, Switzerland, or an alternative award.
The event, Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2026 International Letter Writing Competition for Young People, will be conducted by the Department of Posts.
Students need to write a letter to a friend about why human connection matters in a digital world. Students aged between 9 and 15 years are eligible to participate.
Prizes will be awarded on a circle/region level and on national level. The top 3 winners of the respective circle will be awarded Rs. 25,000, Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 5,000, each with a certificate, said an official notification.
To view the detailed official notification, click here.
The best three national level winners will be awarded Rs. 50,000, Rs. 25, 000 and Rs. 10,000, each with a certificate.
Schools must ensure that the following details of the students are submitted during application:
- Candidate’s Passport size Photograph
- Candidate’s name
- Date of birth
- Sex (Male/Female)
- Father’s/Guardian’s Name
- Name of the School
- Full postal address
Students will submit their applications for the event to their schools.