Formal letter format (with a letter maker)

The block format used in Indian schools (CBSE): every line starts at the left. Fill the boxes — the letter is laid out for you. Print it or copy it.

Sender's address (your address — exam: “Examination Hall”) Date Receiver (designation, office, address) Subject Salutation Body (introduction · details · request or suggestion) Closing Your name

Parts of a formal letter

Sender's address — in exams write “Examination Hall” and the city unless the question gives one
Date — e.g. 22 October 2026
Receiver's address — begin with “To”, then designation and address
Subject — one clear line
Salutation — Sir / Madam
Body — paragraph 1 why you are writing; paragraph 2 details; paragraph 3 request or suggestion
Complimentary close — “Yours faithfully” (letters to editors, officials), “Yours obediently” (principal)
Name (and class/roll no. if needed)

Types: letter to the editor, complaint letter, order letter, enquiry letter, application to the principal. For school applications use the leave application and bonafide application makers. Hindi: औपचारिक पत्र (प्रार्थना पत्र) · अनौपचारिक पत्र.

More formats: notice writing · email writing