Descriptive English for Competitive & Government Exams | Essays, Précis, Letters, Reading Comprehension & Grammar | UPSC, SSC, RRB, Bank PO, NABARD, RBI, IIM WAT | For 2026-27 Exams is a UPSC book on English on Conferenza, priced at ₹419 (30% off MRP ₹599). Published by Oswaal Books. Order online with fast delivery across India.
- Price
- ₹419 · 30% off
- Course
- UPSC
- Subject
- English
- Edition
- Latest Edition

Descriptive English for Competitive & Government Exams | Essays, Précis, Letters, Reading Comprehension & Grammar | UPSC, SSC, RRB, Bank PO, NABARD, RBI, IIM WAT | For 2026-27 Exams
Oswaal Books
Book Specifications
- Product type
- Descriptive English reference and practice book
- Language
- English
- Exam cycle
- 2026–27
- Edition
- Latest Edition
- Coverage
- Essay Writing; Letter Writing; Précis Writing; English Grammar; Reading Comprehension
- Author
- Dr. Hemant Shrivastava
- Useful for
- UPSC, SSC, RRB, Bank PO, RBI, NABARD, WAT and other examinations
- Publisher
- Oswaal Books
About this book
A descriptive English reference for competitive and government exams including UPSC, SSC, RRB, Bank PO, NABARD, RBI and IIM WAT, for 2026-27. It guides you through essays, letters and precis with attention to factual accuracy and style, techniques for Reading Comprehension passages, and grammar foundations, so you can prepare for descriptive papers, WATs and essay rounds from one book.
Publisher's description
Oswaal Books · Descriptive English
Descriptive English
Structured writing and comprehension guidance for government and management entrance examinations.
For 2026–27 ExamsLatest EditionPrepare with Purpose
Develop core writing formatsPrepare essays, letters and précis with guidance on factual accuracy and style.
Strengthen comprehensionUse rules and techniques for approaching Reading Comprehension passages.
Review grammar in depthConnect grammar foundations with descriptive-answer preparation.
Prepare for varied assessmentsAddress government descriptive papers, WATs and essay rounds through one reference.
Why This Book
What's Inside- ✓Essay writing: Guidance supports planning, factual accuracy, structure and written expression.
- ✓Letter and précis writing: Dedicated techniques help organise concise, purpose-led responses.
- ✓Reading Comprehension: Rules and solving methods provide a structured approach to passages.
- ✓In-depth English grammar: Grammar coverage supports clearer and more accurate descriptive writing.
- ✓WAT and essay preparation: Prepare for writing assessments used by IIMs, XLRI and other institutes.
- ✓Wide exam relevance: Useful for UPSC, SSC, RRB, Bank PO, RBI, NABARD and other central/state examinations.
Book Specifications
View Specifications| Product type | Descriptive English reference and practice book |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Exam cycle | 2026–27 |
| Edition | Latest Edition |
| Coverage | Essay Writing; Letter Writing; Précis Writing; English Grammar; Reading Comprehension |
| Author | Dr. Hemant Shrivastava |
| Useful for | UPSC, SSC, RRB, Bank PO, RBI, NABARD, WAT and other examinations |
| Publisher | Oswaal Books |
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