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Department of Post is organizing the Dhai Akhar Letter Writing Competition at National Level

Posted On: 29 SEP 2025 4:39PM by PIB Ahmedabad

Department of Post is organizing the Dhai Akhar Letter Writing Competition at National Level on the theme Letter to My Role Model for the year 2025-26.

The last date of Dhai Akhar Letter Writing Competition will be 08.12.2025. The Letters posted after 08.12.2025 will not be accepted. The letters can be written in English/Hindi/Gujarati may be addressed to the Chief Postmaster General. Only handwritten letters will be accepted and the word limit for plain A4 size paper is not more than 1000 words or Inland Letter Card (ILC) is not more than 500 words. The permitted stationery will be embossed envelope/envelope with stamp affixed for plain A-4 size paper letter and Inland Letter Card (ILC).

The categories for National Level Dhai Akhar Letter writing competition are as follows:

(a) Up to 18 years:

•  Inland Letter Category

•  Envelope (Cover) Category

(b) Above 18 years:

•  Inland Letter Category

•  Envelope (Cover) Category

The winners of Circle Level and National Level in each category will be awarded following prize money:

Prize Category

Prize Amount at Circle Level

Prize Amount at National Level

First Prize in each category

Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only)

Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only)

Second Prize in each category

Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only)

Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only)

Third Prize in each category

Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only)

Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only)

The Participants have to give a certificate of their age on letter such as “I certify that I am below/above the age of 18 as on 01.01.2025”.

For this competition please contact nearest Post Office, Divisional Office, Regional Offices or Circle Office.


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