SBI PO Mains 2026 · Descriptive

Descriptive Writing Mocks

Practise the three communication-skills tasks exactly as they appear in the SBI PO Mains — Email, Situation Analysis, and Report or Précis — in a real exam interface, with detailed AI evaluation on the GRACE framework.

30 minutes 3 tasks · 30 marks

Know the four writing tasks

Read the format, do's & don'ts, and a sample for each before you begin.

Email Writing

110–120 words

A formal email addressed to a specific recipient, achieving a clear purpose in a professional tone within a tight word limit.

Do
  • Open with a clear subject line indicating the main content.
  • Use a proper salutation and a courteous opening that states your purpose.
  • Cover every point the question asks — and only those points.
  • Close with an assurance or contact line, then a formal sign-off.
Don't
  • Do not exceed or fall short of the word range.
  • Do not use casual or conversational language.
  • Do not omit the subject, salutation, or sign-off.
  • Do not add information the prompt did not ask for.

Situation Analysis

110–120 words

A short analytical response that identifies the core problem in a given situation, weighs it, and proposes a sensible, structured resolution.

Do
  • Identify the underlying problem in the opening lines.
  • Analyse causes and implications briefly and objectively.
  • Offer a clear, practical, step-by-step resolution.
  • End with the intended outcome of your approach.
Don't
  • Do not merely narrate the situation without analysing it.
  • Do not blame a party without reasoning.
  • Do not give a vague suggestion with no concrete steps.
  • Do not drift beyond the word limit.

Report Writing

140–180 words

A factual, well-organised account of an event or activity addressed to a defined authority, presenting information objectively and logically.

Do
  • Begin with a title, date, and the to / from / subject lines.
  • Present facts objectively and in a logical order.
  • Use short paragraphs and, where useful, clear headings.
  • Include concrete details — numbers, outcomes, observations.
Don't
  • Do not include personal opinions or emotional language.
  • Do not invent statistics; keep the account plausible.
  • Do not write in a single unbroken block of text.
  • Do not exceed the 140–180 word range.

Précis Writing

about one-third of the passage

A clear, concise summary of a given passage in your own words, retaining only the essential idea and omitting examples, repetition, and detail.

Do
  • Read the passage carefully and note the central idea.
  • Write in your own words, plainly and precisely.
  • Keep it to roughly one-third of the original length.
  • Give it a suitable title reflecting the theme.
Don't
  • Do not copy sentences directly from the passage.
  • Do not add your own opinions or new information.
  • Do not include examples, illustrations, or repetition.
  • Do not use flowery or unnecessarily complex language.

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