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You are Ranjay Thakur… (Class 12 English SQP 2026-27, Q5B)

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EnglishCBSE Class 12 · Sample paper, session 2026-27 · 5 marks · Writing

CBSE Class 12 English sample paper 2026-27: question 5(B)

From the official CBSE sample question paper for 2026-27, section B, question 5(B), for 5 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q5(B) · 5 marks · WritingJob Application with Bio-data

You are Ranjay Thakur, a resident of 12, Mall Road, Shimla. You recently saw the following advertisement in ‘The Himalayan Times’ newspaper, for the post of a Sustainable Tourism Coordinator at ‘EcoTrails India’, a start-up focusing on responsible travel. You have a deep interest in environmental conservation and have volunteered for local cleanliness drives. Write a letter of application for a job in 120–150 words along with a detailed bio-data.

Figure in the paper: Newspaper advertisement: 'WANTED – EcoTrails India – A Responsible Travel Startup – SUSTAINABLE TOURISM COORDINATOR'. Requirements: Graduate/Postgraduate in Tourism, Environmental Studies or related field; Passionate about conservation and sustainable travel; Experience in volunteering or cleanliness drives preferred; Good communication & organizational skills. Job Role: Plan and coordinate eco-friendly travel initiatives; Work with local communities on responsible tourism; Assist in awareness and sustainability campaigns. Location: Shimla (with field travel). Apply with letter & bio-data within 7 days to: The Hiring Manager, EcoTrails India, Email: careers@ecotrailsindia.org See it in the official paper.

Source: official sample paper from cbseacademic.nic.in (PDF). See it in the full Sample paper 2026-27.

Hints

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Hint 1

Begin by referring to the advertisement: where you saw it and the post you are applying for.

Hint 2

Match each requirement in the ad (degree, passion, volunteering, skills, field travel) with your own profile.

Hint 3

Close with 'Yours sincerely' and 'Enclosure: Bio-data', and give a full bio-data with named references and a declaration.

Step-by-step solution

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  1. Format: sender's address and date, receiver's address, subject, salutation, closing 'Yours sincerely', name and enclosure.
    12, Mall Road
    Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
    15 March 20XX

    The Hiring Manager
    EcoTrails India
    Shimla
    (careers@ecotrailsindia.org)

    Subject: Application for the post of Sustainable Tourism Coordinator

    Sir/Madam,

    1 mark

  2. Organisation of ideas. Para 1: With reference to your advertisement in 'The Himalayan Times' dated 12 March 20XX, I wish to apply for the post of Sustainable Tourism Coordinator in your esteemed start-up.
    Para 2: I am a postgraduate in Environmental Studies and have always been deeply interested in conservation and responsible travel. For the past three years, I have volunteered in local cleanliness drives and awareness campaigns in Shimla, working closely with local communities.
    Para 3: I possess good communication and organisational skills and am comfortable with field travel. I am confident that I can plan eco-friendly travel initiatives and contribute to your sustainability campaigns.
    Para 4: I am enclosing my bio-data for your kind consideration and shall be available for an interview at your convenience.

    Yours sincerely
    Ranjay Thakur
    Enclosure: Bio-data

    1 mark

  3. Content (covering letter and detailed bio-data): the letter refers to the advertisement, shows suitability against every requirement and submits the application. BIO-DATA
    Name: Ranjay Thakur
    Father's Name: Shri Mohan Thakur
    Date of Birth: 5 June 1999
    Address: 12, Mall Road, Shimla
    Contact: 98XXXXXX10
    E-mail: ranjaythakur@xyz.com
    Nationality: Indian
    Languages Known: Hindi, English, Pahari
    Educational Qualifications: M.A. Environmental Studies, Himachal Pradesh University (2023), First Division; B.A. (Tourism), HPU (2021); Class XII, CBSE (2018)
    Experience: Volunteer, 'Clean Shimla' drives and awareness campaigns (2021–present); organised trail clean-ups with local communities
    Skills: communication, event planning, teamwork, MS Office
    Hobbies: trekking, photography
    References: 1. Dr. A. K. Sharma, Professor, Dept. of Environmental Studies, HPU, Shimla; 2. Ms. Neha Verma, Coordinator, Green Himalaya NGO, Shimla
    Declaration: I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge.
    Date: 15 March 20XX
    Signature: Ranjay Thakur

    2 marks

  4. Accuracy of spelling and grammar: formal, polite tone, correct tense and punctuation throughout, and the letter body within 120–150 words.

    1 mark

Answer: A formal letter of application to The Hiring Manager, EcoTrails India, of about 130 words, closing 'Yours sincerely' with 'Enclosure: Bio-data', and a detailed bio-data covering personal details, qualifications, experience, skills, references and a declaration.

Where the marks are

  • Format: addresses, date, subject, salutation, 'Yours sincerely', enclosure (1 mark)
  • Organisation of ideas: paragraphs for reference, suitability and request for interview (1 mark)
  • Content: reference to the ad, qualifications and experience matched to requirements, detailed bio-data with references (2 marks)
  • Accuracy of spelling and grammar (1 mark)

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