BD Police ASI Written exam-day guide
BD Police ASI Written · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Printed or downloaded admit card / hall ticket
Carry the exact document the recruiting authority specifies, in the format it specifies (printed copy is the safe default). Check whether a digital copy is accepted; if unsure, confirm with the provider and bring a printout anyway.
Original photo ID matching the application
Bring the original government-issued photo ID whose details match your application form. Do not rely on photocopies or screenshots. If your ID details differ from the application in any way, confirm with the provider before exam day.
Passport-size photographs
Carry a few recent photographs in the size and background colour the notification asks for. Many boards require one pasted on the admit card and one spare; confirm the exact number with the provider.
Blue or black ballpoint pens
Bring two or three working pens of the permitted colour. For OMR-based papers use only the medium the instructions allow; do not bring correction fluid, gel pens, or pencils unless explicitly permitted.
Transparent water bottle
Many centres allow only clear, label-free bottles. Confirm the centre's rule on water and food with the provider before relying on it.
Know the reporting time and gate-closing time
Write both times on paper and set two alarms. Gates typically close before the paper starts and late entry is usually refused; treat the reporting time as the real deadline, not the start time.
Confirm the exact centre address and route
Look up the venue the day before, not the morning of. Note the nearest landmark and plan to arrive well ahead of reporting time to absorb traffic and security queues.
Re-read the instruction page of the notification
Go through the official notification once more for prohibited items, document requirements, and paper pattern. Rules differ between recruitment cycles, so use the current notification, not older advice.
Plan for a no-phone, no-electronics centre
Assume phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, and calculators are banned inside the hall. Arrange a safe place to leave them or travel without them; centres generally do not take responsibility for stored devices.
Sleep and eat normally
Do not pull an all-nighter before the exam. A normal night's sleep and a light, familiar breakfast protect attention and accuracy more than last-minute cramming.
Dress simply and comfortably
Avoid heavy jewellery, belts with metal buckles, and clothing likely to slow security checks. Follow any dress instruction in the notification; confirm with the provider if none is stated.
Keep a small emergency kit
A spare pen, the admit card in a clear folder, and a printed copy of the centre address. Keep it all in one envelope the night before so nothing is hunted for in the morning.
Plan the day
Download and print the admit card if it has been released, and read every line of it: name, roll number, centre, reporting time, and instructions. If anything is wrong, contact the recruiting authority immediately rather than waiting for exam day.
Re-read the official notification for the paper pattern, marking scheme, negative marking, and the list of prohibited items. Write a one-page summary in your own words so the rules are fixed in memory.
Do one full-length timed practice paper under exam conditions, then spend more time reviewing errors than attempting new questions. Stop learning brand-new topics; consolidate what you already know.
Travel-check the route to the centre at the same time of day as your reporting time, or map it carefully if travel is impractical. Identify a backup route and a buffer of at least an hour.
Lay out every document, photograph, pen, and the admit card in one place. Charge nothing that needs charging, because electronics are usually banned; instead pack a physical watch only if permitted.
Do light revision only: formulas, key facts, and your own error notes. No new mock tests and no late-night study. Confirm your alarm and transport arrangement.
Eat a normal dinner, avoid heavy or unfamiliar food, and sleep at your usual time. If anxiety keeps you awake, rest with your eyes closed rather than scrolling on a screen.
Eat a light breakfast, dress simply, and leave with more buffer than you think you need. Carry only what the notification permits and leave banned items at home.
Arrive early, locate the gate and the notice board showing your roll number and room, and complete security checks without rushing. Keep documents in hand, not buried in a bag.
Read the instruction sheet on the paper before answering, verify your roll number and booklet series, and fill the OMR bubbles correctly. A mis-filled roll number can invalidate an otherwise good paper.
Work in passes: answer sure questions first, mark uncertain ones, and return to them. Watch the clock at fixed intervals rather than every few minutes, and keep a few minutes at the end to check bubbling.
If you are unsure about a rule, ask the invigilator quietly rather than guessing. Do not look around, do not borrow stationery, and do not react to what neighbours are doing.
Rules to check
Carry only the documents and stationery the notification permits. Prohibited items such as phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth earpieces, calculators, and study material should be left outside; confirm the exact banned list with the provider before exam day.
Bring the original photo ID and admit card specified by the authority. Entry is normally refused without them, and photocopies or digital copies may not be accepted; confirm the accepted formats with the provider.
Follow every instruction from the invigilator and the printed instruction sheet. Any ambiguity about seating, rough work, or leaving the hall should be resolved by asking the invigilator, not by imitating other candidates.
Do not engage in any unfair means: no talking, signalling, copying, or carrying hidden notes. Penalties commonly include cancellation of the candidature and disqualification from future recruitment, so the risk is never worth it.
Breaks are usually not permitted once the paper begins; use the washroom before entering the hall. If you must leave, expect to be escorted and to lose answering time. Confirm the centre's policy with the provider.
Mark answers exactly as instructed on the answer sheet, using the permitted pen and filling bubbles fully. Erase or overwrite nothing unless the instructions allow it, and never fold or tear the answer sheet.
Scoring rules, including negative marking and minimum qualifying marks, vary by recruitment cycle. Read them in the current notification and confirm with the provider rather than relying on what earlier candidates tell you.
Keep your admit card until the entire recruitment process is over. It is often required at later stages such as the physical test and interview, and replacing it can be difficult.