BPSC Exam Notes
Section 1: Essay Writing (English and Urdu)
English Essay Writing
Purpose: To test your ability to think critically, organize ideas, and write clearly and
logically.
Key Elements of a Good Essay:
Introduction: Introduce the topic, define terms, and outline the essay structure.
Body Paragraphs: Each paragraph covers one main point, supported with examples.
Conclusion: Summarize the main points and restate your position.
Common Topics:
Education system of Pakistan
Role of youth in nation-building
Women empowerment
Corruption in Pakistan
Climate change and its impact
Social media: Pros and cons
Economic challenges in Pakistan
Importance of discipline
Tips for Writing:
Plan your essay (make a rough outline)
Use simple and clear language
Stay relevant to the topic
Maintain coherence between paragraphs
Use examples and quotes where suitable
Sample Outline: "Role of Youth in Nation Building"
Introduction
Importance of youth
Role in education and innovation
Role in politics and social reform
Challenges faced by youth
Solutions
Conclusion
Urdu Essay Writing (Urdu Mazmoon)
Maqsad: Umeedwaron ki soch, tahreer aur maqool andaz mein bayaan ki salahiyat ka
imtihaan lena.
Acha Mazmoon Likhnay ke Usool:
Taqreeb: Mazmoon ka ta'aruf aur nuktah-e-nazar wazeh karna
Jism: Har para aik naya pehlu, misaalon aur daleelon ke saath
Natija: Mazmoon ka khulasa aur faisla
Mamool Ke Mozu'at:
Taleem ki ahmiyat
Naujawan nasal ka kirdar
Khawateen ka muqam
Badunwani (corruption)
Maholiati tabdiliyan
Social media ke asraat
Pakistan ke muashi masail
Likhnay ke Usool:
Saaf aur sada alfaaz ka istemal
Mauzoo ke mutabiq tehqiqi o tanqeedi rukh
Behtareen tanasub aur rabt
Namuna Mazmoon Khaka: "Pakistan mein Taleem ka Nizam"
Taqreeb
Mojooda surat-e-haal
Masail
Asraat
Islahat aur tajawiz
Natija
Section 2: Letter Writing (English and Urdu)
English Letter Writing
Purpose: To test your formal communication skills in both official and personal contexts.
Types of Letters:
1. Formal Letter
2. Informal Letter
Format of a Formal Letter:
1. Sender's Address
2. Date
3. Receiver's Address
4. Subject
5. Salutation (e.g., Dear Sir/Madam)
6. Body (Introduction, Main Content, Conclusion)
7. Complimentary Close (e.g., Yours sincerely)
8. Signature
Format of an Informal Letter:
9. Address
10. Date
11. Salutation (e.g., Dear Ali)
12. Body
13. Closing (e.g., Yours lovingly)
14. Name
Common Topics:
Application for job
Letter to editor
Leave application
Complaint letter
Letter to a friend about studies
Tips:
Be precise and respectful in formal letters
Use correct grammar and punctuation
Maintain a friendly tone in informal letters
Sample Letter (Formal):
Subject: Request for Leave
Dear Sir,
I am writing to request leave for two days due to a family emergency. Kindly grant me leave
from [date] to [date]. I will ensure to complete any pending work at the earliest.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
Urdu Letter Writing (Urdu Khatat)
Maqsad: Umeedwar ki zaroori soch, adabi salahiyat aur muasharti rawaiyon ka imtihaan
lena.
Khat ki Iqsam:
1. Sarkari Khat (Formal)
2. Ghair Sarkari Khat (Informal)
Sarkari Khat Ka Format:
15. Patay ka pata
16. Tareekh
17. Mohtaram ka naam aur unka pata
18. Mozoo (subject)
19. Ibtidaai kalmaat (Mohtaram / Mohtarma)
20. Matan (Jism)
21. Ikhtitami kalmaat (Aap ka khadim)
22. Naam
Ghair Sarkari Khat Ka Format:
23. Patay ka pata
24. Tareekh
25. Salutation (e.g., Pyaray dost)
26. Matan
27. Khatam karne ke alfaaz (Tumhara dildaar dost)
28. Naam
Mamooli Mozu'at:
Dosti par khat
Taleem par mashwara
Walidain ke naam khat
School se chhutti ka khat
Khandani masail par khat
Tips:
Saada aur waazeh alfaaz ka istemal
Muqam aur mozu ke mutabiq lehja
Sarkari khat mein adab aur tehzeeb ka khayal
Namuna Khat (Sarkari):
Mohtaram Principal,
Main darkhwast karta hoon ke mujhe teen din ki chhutti di jaye kyunke ghar mein zaroori
kaam hai. Barai mehrbani meri darkhwast manzoor farmaiye.
Aap ka khadim,
[Ap ka Naam]
