Administration

Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India

9, Deen Dayal Upadhayay Marg, New Delhi

National Essay Writing Competition 2024

The Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, New Delhi, is organising the third National Essay Writing Competition on October 4, 2024, from 2.30 PM to 4.30 PM (two hours’ duration).

Mode: Conventional pen and paper mode by way of physical participation by the candidates.
Medium: Participants may write their essay in either Hindi or English.
Venue: Selected stations where field offices of IA&AD are located. The designated stations are available in drop down menu in Page 3 of the online registration form at https://cagessaycompetition.co.in/.
Eligibility: The competition is open to all college students who are currently enrolled in a course of study at any institution recognized by any university in India and not more than 23 years old as of 1st August 2024.
Prize: The essays will be evaluated separately in English and Hindi. Winners of the competition will be awarded cash prizes as follows:
First prize: ₹ 50,000
Second prize: ₹ 40,000
Third prize: ₹ 30,000

All eligible students who participate in the competition shall receive participation certificates in digital format.

The criteria for evaluation of essays will be
Originality of thought and depth of knowledge,
Clear reasoning and quality of argument,
Critical analysis,
Structure and writing style
Registration: Online registration of participants will open at 0000 hours on 14th September 2024, and applications will be allowed till 1000 hours on 3rd October 2024, subject to capacity constraints at various locations.
Declaration of result: Results will be published by 5th November 2024.
Prizes distribution: On Audit Diwas, i.e., 16th November 2024.
Electronic devices like mobile phones, digital diaries, smart watches, etc. will not be allowed during the competition.
For registration and more information, go to https://cagessaycompetition.co.in/ or scan the QR code below.