Word Counter
Count Words, Characters & Paragraphs for Essay & Letter Writing
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Word Limits in Government Job Descriptive Exams
Descriptive papers require precise writing within strict word limits:
- SSC CGL/CHSL Tier-2: Essay (250 words), Letter/Application (150 words). Usually ~10% tolerance.
- Bank PO (IBPS/SBI): Essay (200-250 words), Letter (150 words).
- UPSC Mains: Essays typically 1000-1200 words.
Use this counter to practice staying within limits while expressing ideas clearly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace (spaces, tabs, newlines) and ignoring empty strings. Characters include everything (spaces, punctuation).
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Yes set limit to 1200 words and practice full-length essays. It also works for shorter formats like SSC/Bank descriptive papers.