CBSE : Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2026 International Letter Writing Competition for Young People
CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
(An Autonomous Organisation Under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India)
CBSE/ACAD/AP&AD(AC)/2026
Date: 13.01.2026
Circular No: Acad-04/2026
All the Heads of Schools affiliated to CBSE
Subject: Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2026 International Letter Writing Competition for Young People – reg.
The Department of Posts is organising the 55th edition of Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2026 International Letter Writing Competition for Young People. The theme of the competition is – Write a letter to a friend about why human connection matters in a digital world.
The aim of the competition is to develop creativity, composition skills and depth of thought among young people, while also promoting international friendship and understanding.
The International Bureau (IB) of the UPU, which coordinates this competition, will select three prize winners from among the best entries received from each member country. The winners will be awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, along with certificates and other prizes as decided by the UPU. The Gold Medalist may also be offered a visit to the UPU Headquarters in Berne, Switzerland, or an alternative prize at the discretion of the UPU. Participants receiving special mentions will also be awarded certificates and other prizes. Details of the Competition along-with the rules for the participants are enclosed as Annexure-I and II.
The Department of Posts shall select best three entries at National level as well as Circle level and will be given cash prizes and certificates. The best entry at the National level shall qualify as the official Indian entry for the UPU level International Competition. The language to be used in holding the competition will be English or any of the recognised languages embodied in the 8th Schedule of our Constitution.
You are requested to organise this competition in your school in consultation with the Nodal Officers of your respective Circles/Regions. The list of the Nodal Officers of respective States/Circles will be communicated in due course and the same would also be made available on the India Posts’ website.
Please share the information with all the students and encourage maximum participation from your school.
With Best Wishes!
(Dr. Praggya M. Singh)
Professor & Director (Academics)
Copy to the respective Heads of Directorates, Organisations and Institutions with a request to disseminate the information to all the schools under their jurisdiction:
1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18 Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi-16
2. The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, B-15, Sector-62, Institutional Area, Noida-201309
3. The Secretary, Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.
4. The Secretary, Sainik Schools Society, Room No. 101, D-1 Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi- 110001
5. The Chairman, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan, N-1/9, Near Doordarshan Kendra, PO Sainik School Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, Odisha-751005
6. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat, Delhi-110054
7. The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9, Chandigarh- 160017
8. The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim –737101
9. The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar –791111
10. The Director of Education, Govt. of A&N Islands, Port Blair – 744101
11. The Director of School Education, Ladakh, Room No.101-102, Ground Floor, Council Secretariat, Kurbathang, Kargil – Ladakh
12. The Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, 3rd Floor, B block, Anjaneya Towers, VTPS Rd, Bhimaraju Gutta, Ibrahimpatnam, Andhra Pradesh – 521 456
13. The Director, Jharkhand Education Project Council, Old HEC High School, JSCA Stadium Road, Jagannathpur, Sector-III, Dhurwa, Ranchi-834004 (Jharkhand)
14. Navy Education Society, Dte of Naval Education, Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, West Block-V, RK Puram, New Delhi-110066
15. The Additional Director General of Army Education, A –Wing, Sena Bhawan, DHQ, PO, New Delhi-110001
16. The Secretary AWES, Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army), FDRC Building No. 202, Shankar Vihar (Near APS), Delhi Cantt-110010
17. DS to Chairperson, CBSE
18. Secretary/ Controller of Examinations/ All Directors, CBSE
19. All Regional Directors/ Regional Officers of CBSE with the request to send this circular to all the Heads of the affiliated schools of the Board in their respective regions
20. All Joint Secretary/ Deputy Secretary/ PPS/SPS/Under Secretary/ Assistant Secretary, CBSE
21. All Head(s)/ In-Charge(s), Centre of Excellence, CBSE
22. In charge IT Unit with the request to put this Circular on the CBSE Academic Website
23. In-Charge, Library
24. Record File
Professor & Director (Academics)
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