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EnglishCBSE Class 12 · Board exam 2026, set 301/5/1 · 5 marks · Writing

CBSE Class 12 English 2026: question 5(b)

Set in the CBSE Class 12 board exam of 2026, paper 301/5/1, 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 · WritingCompetency-basedJob Application with Bio-data

You are Kavya/Mehul from Lakeview Apartments, Jheelpur. You come across the following advertisement for the job of a graphic designer at PixelCraft Studios, a creative designing firm and wish to apply for the post advertised. Write your application along with your bio-data.

PixelCraft Studios
Invites
Applications for Graphic Designer
Job Responsibilities :
– Create visual content for digital campaigns, websites and branding
– Collaborate with marketing team on design concepts
– Ensure design consistency and creativity
Qualification :
– Degree/Diploma in Graphic Design or Fine Arts
– 2 – 4 years experience in a creative agency preferred
Skills Required :
– Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Apply within 10 days to the Creative Director PixelCraft Studios, 14, Green Park, Jheelpur

Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2026 board paper, set 301/5/1.

Hints

Open one hint at a time and try again before the next.

Hint 1

Refer to the advertisement in your opening line.

Hint 2

Match your skills to the job's requirements.

Hint 3

Add a separate bio-data with personal details, qualifications, experience, skills and references.

Step-by-step solution

Each step shows the marks it earns, as an examiner would award them. Checked by an independent re-solve from the question paper.

Verified: two independent solves agree and the official marking scheme matchesChecked 2026-11-01

  1. Format: sender's address (Lakeview Apartments, Jheelpur), date, receiver (The Creative Director, PixelCraft Studios, 14 Green Park, Jheelpur), subject 'Application for the post of Graphic Designer', salutation 'Sir/Madam', close 'Yours faithfully' and name.

    1 mark

  2. Content, cover letter: refer to the advertisement, state your suitability (a Diploma in Graphic Design, three years' experience, and proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign), and offer your candidature.

    1 mark

  3. Content, bio-data: personal details, qualifications, experience, skills and hobbies, and references, enclosed with the application.

    1 mark

  4. Expression: a formal tone and accurate, well-organised language.

    2 marks

Answer: Application with bio-data.
Lakeview Apartments, Jheelpur
10 September 2025
The Creative Director
PixelCraft Studios
14 Green Park, Jheelpur
Subject: Application for Graphic Designer
Sir/Madam,
I wish to apply for the post of Graphic Designer advertised by you. I hold a Diploma in Graphic Design, have three years of experience in a creative agency, and am proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. I can create visual content, collaborate on design concepts and keep designs consistent. My bio-data is enclosed, and I request an interview.
Yours faithfully,
Kavya
BIO-DATA
Name: Kavya
Address: Lakeview Apartments, Jheelpur
Qualification: Diploma in Graphic Design
Experience: 3 years in a creative agency
Skills: Adobe Creative Suite; teamwork; creativity
Hobbies: sketching, photography
References: available on request

Where the marks are

  • Format of the application (1 mark)
  • Cover letter content (1 mark)
  • Bio-data details (1 mark)
  • Expression (2 marks)

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