Angola Civil Service Entry Competition exam-day guide
Angola Civil Service Entry Competition · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo identification
Bring the original identity document (for example the national identity card or passport) that you used in your application. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and whether a photocopy is sufficient.
Exam admission document / registration proof
Print or download any admission slip, registration confirmation or candidate number issued to you. Confirm with the provider how and when this is issued and whether a printed copy is required.
Black or blue ballpoint pens (at least two)
Bring spare pens of the type the instructions require for answer sheets. Avoid erasable or gel pens unless explicitly allowed.
Pencils, eraser and sharpener
Useful for rough work and, where permitted, for multiple-choice answer sheets. Confirm with the provider whether pencil marking is allowed on the answer grid.
Printed exam location details and route plan
Know the exact venue, building, room and start time. Plan the route in advance and check local transport conditions on the day.
Watch (non-smart)
A simple wristwatch helps you pace yourself if the room clock is not visible. Smart watches and phones are usually prohibited at the desk.
Clear water bottle
Bring water in a transparent bottle if the venue permits it. Confirm with the provider whether drinks are allowed in the exam room.
Light snack for after the exam
Keep it outside the exam room and eat it after the test, not during it, unless the provider states otherwise.
Know the permitted calculator/equipment policy
If your exam includes numerical sections, confirm with the provider whether a basic calculator is allowed and which models are banned.
Leave prohibited items at home or in storage
Phones, smart devices, notes and study material must generally stay outside the exam room. Confirm with the provider where to leave bags and devices.
Read the official candidate instructions in full
Re-read the rules sent by the organising body on timing, identification, conduct and scoring before exam day.
Sleep, food and transport buffer
Arrange a full night's sleep, a proper meal before the exam, and arrive with a time buffer so delays do not cost you the start of the test.
Plan the day
Re-read the official candidate instructions and confirm the venue, start time and identification requirements. Contact the organising body if anything is unclear.
Do a light review of your weakest topics using short summaries and practice questions; stop heavy new study and focus on consolidation.
Prepare your documents and stationery in one bag and check that your identity document is valid and matches your registration.
Do one timed practice set under exam conditions to rehearse pacing, then review only your errors.
Confirm the route and transport to the venue, including a backup option. Check opening times and any security checks at the entrance.
Pack the bag, charge nothing you cannot bring in (leave devices at home if prohibited), and set two alarms.
Eat a normal meal, avoid alcohol and late caffeine, and go to bed at a reasonable hour. Do not start new topics.
Eat a proper breakfast, dress comfortably, take your documents and stationery, and leave earlier than the route requires.
Arrive at the venue with a buffer, locate your room, and follow staff instructions for registration and seating.
Read all instructions and check the total time and number of questions before starting. Note the time at which you must stop.
Answer the questions you are confident about first, mark uncertain ones, and return to them. Keep an eye on the clock and reserve time to transfer answers.
If you finish early, review your answer sheet for completeness and check that your candidate details are filled in correctly before handing in.
Rules to check
Bring the original identification document required by the organising body and keep it on your desk for verification. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted.
Follow all instructions from invigilators. Silence and put away phones and smart devices before entering the room; confirm with the provider where they must be stored.
Do not communicate with other candidates, exchange materials, or look at another candidate's work during the exam.
Do not bring notes, books or unauthorised equipment into the exam room. Confirm with the provider the exact list of permitted items.
Ask an invigilator if you need to leave the room for health reasons; confirm with the provider the rules on toilet breaks and whether the clock stops.
Write only in the permitted spaces and with the permitted pen or pencil. Confirm with the provider whether rough work is allowed on the question paper.
Stop writing immediately when the invigilator announces the end of the exam and remain seated until papers are collected.
Scoring and pass marks are set by the organising body; confirm with the provider how marks are awarded, whether there is negative marking, and how results will be published.