Top Mistakes to Avoid in PFRDA Grade A 2025 Descriptive English Section 

📝 Introduction

The PFRDA Grade A 2025 Descriptive English Paper can be a game-changer in your final selection—but only if approached correctly. Many candidates with strong English skills still lose marks, not due to poor knowledge but due to avoidable mistakes under pressure.

This post brings together the top 10 most common mistakes made in the Descriptive Paper—across Essay Writing, Precis Writing, and Reading Comprehension—and offers practical solutions to help you avoid them in the actual exam.

⚠️ Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid (Section-wise Breakdown)

❌ Mistake 1: Writing an Off-Topic Essay

Why It Happens:
Candidates rush into writing without analyzing the topic thoroughly or misinterpret the prompt.

Fix It:

  • Spend 2–3 minutes understanding the topic
  • Identify the keywords and core demand
  • Draft a rough outline before you start writing

❌ Mistake 2: Weak Essay Structure

Why It Happens:
Ideas are scattered across the essay without proper transitions or flow.

Fix It:

  • Use Introduction – Body – Conclusion format
  • Start each paragraph with a topic sentence
  • Use connectors: However, Moreover, In contrast, Therefore

❌ Mistake 3: Exceeding or Falling Short of Word Limit

Why It Happens:
Lack of awareness of word count while typing.

Fix It:

  • Target 250–300 words for the essay
  • Use the word counter in the test interface
  • Practice beforehand with a timer and word counter

❌ Mistake 4: Copying Sentences in Precis

Why It Happens:
Candidates think copying from the original will save time.

Fix It:

  • Summarize ideas in your own words
  • Avoid using the same phrases or sentence structure
  • Use past tense and third person

❌ Mistake 5: Including Personal Opinions in Precis

Why It Happens:
Candidates confuse precis with opinion-based writing.

Fix It:

  • Precis is a neutral summary—no personal views allowed
  • Do not add data or suggestions not in the original passage
  • Stick strictly to what is given

❌ Mistake 6: Leaving RC Questions Unanswered

Why It Happens:
Time mismanagement in essay or precis leads to rushed or skipped RC answers.

Fix It:

  • Allocate 12–15 minutes to RC in your plan
  • Answer in short, complete sentences
  • Don’t copy the passage—paraphrase accurately

❌ Mistake 7: Vague or Generic RC Responses

Why It Happens:
Candidates don’t go back to the passage to verify their answers.

Fix It:

  • Locate specific portions in the passage
  • Use keywords from the question in your response
  • Stay to the point; avoid elaboration unless asked

❌ Mistake 8: Poor Grammar and Spelling

Why It Happens:
Typing fast under pressure without proofreading.

Fix It:

  • Leave 2–3 minutes at the end for review
  • Brush up basic grammar: subject-verb agreement, punctuation
  • Use simple sentences over complex ones to reduce errors

❌ Mistake 9: Not Practicing in Exam Format

Why It Happens:
Candidates write on paper but ignore typing-based practice.

Fix It:

  • Practice all mocks on a computer in a timed setting
  • Focus on typing speed and clarity
  • Use platforms like Bank Whizz to get evaluated responses

❌ Mistake 10: Ignoring Evaluation Feedback

Why It Happens:
Many students practice writing but never get it assessed.

Fix It:

  • Use expert feedback to improve structure, content, and tone
  • Don’t repeat errors—track your improvement over time
  • Enroll in mock tests with evaluation support

🧠 Bonus Tips to Stay Error-Free on Exam Day

  • Don’t panic—stay calm and follow your time strategy
  • Stick to formal tone throughout
  • Use spell-checking logic even if autocorrect isn’t available
  • Don’t try to impress—be clear and relevant
  • Keep your language precise and confident

🧪 Practice Makes You Perfect

To ensure you don’t fall into these traps:

  • Take 5 full-length descriptive mocks
  • Analyze your own essay and precis writing patterns
  • Work on RC speed reading and accurate framing

At Bank Whizz, we help you:

  • Identify your blind spots
  • Provide sample-rich resources
  • Offer expert evaluation and personalized feedback

✅ Final Words

Avoiding these 10 common mistakes can be the difference between scoring 50 and 80+ marks in the Descriptive English Paper of PFRDA Grade A 2025. You’ve already done the hard work—now fine-tune your execution.

Bank Whizz is here to support your journey with a complete Descriptive English Toolkit: mock tests, model answers, evaluation reports, and 1:1 mentorship.