BD Police SI Written exam-day guide
BD Police SI Written · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Printed admit card / hall ticket
Carry at least two printed copies if the recruiting authority allows; keep one spare in a separate bag. Verify the exact print requirements (colour, size, signature box) on your admit card or with the provider before the exam.
Original photo ID matching your application
Bring the original ID whose number you entered in the application (commonly national ID, passport, or driving licence) plus photocopies. Confirm with the provider which IDs are accepted and whether photocopies are needed.
Passport-size photographs
Carry a few recent photos matching the specification used in your application, in case of attestation or verification. Number required is set by the provider; confirm.
Black or blue ballpoint pens
Carry two or three working pens of the permitted colour; OMR sheets usually require ballpoint, not gel or fountain pen. Confirm permitted writing instruments on the instructions page.
Transparent water bottle and light snack
Stay hydrated and keep energy steady for a multi-hour paper. Check whether food and bottles are allowed inside the hall; many centres restrict them.
Simple analogue wristwatch
A basic watch helps you pace sections if the hall clock is not visible. Smart watches and phones are almost always banned; confirm the device policy.
Exam-centre route and reporting time plan
Rehearse the route the day before and note gate-closing time, which is usually well before the paper starts. Confirm reporting and gate-closing times from your admit card.
Transparent pouch or clear bag
Keep admit card, ID, pens, and photos in one clear pouch so checking at the gate is quick. Confirm whether bags are allowed at all at your centre.
Knowledge of the marking scheme and negative marking
Read the instructions on the question booklet and answer sheet before starting. Whether wrong answers carry a penalty is set by the provider; confirm from the official notice or instruction sheet.
Optional: medical/fitness documents awareness
Police recruitment usually includes physical measurement and endurance tests at a later stage. Do not carry these to the written exam unless instructed; confirm the sequence with the provider.
Emergency contact and provider helpline number
Save the recruitment helpline and a family contact in your phone; leave the phone outside the hall as directed. Confirm the helpline number from the official advertisement.
Reviewed personal notes only
In the last hours, revise short summaries of Indian polity, general awareness, arithmetic formulas, and reasoning shortcuts rather than starting new topics. Keep the notes light and familiar.
Plan the day
Confirm centre address, reporting time, and gate-closing time from the admit card. Plan the route and a backup route, and decide whether to stay near the centre. Re-read the official instruction sheet so no rule surprises you on the day.
Do two timed full-length practice papers under exam conditions, then spend equal time analysing errors. Focus revision on your weakest two areas among reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general awareness, and language. Stop adding new sources.
Shift to light revision: formula sheets, static general knowledge, and one-page summaries. Prepare the document pouch and clothing. Sleep at your normal time; avoid all-night study, which hurts accuracy more than extra revision helps.
Pack the clear pouch with admit card, original ID, photocopies, photos, and pens. Charge your phone but plan to leave it outside the hall. Check weather and transport strikes. Eat familiar food and avoid heavy or oily meals. Set two alarms.
Eat a normal breakfast, leave with a large buffer so you arrive well before gate closing. Dress simply, avoiding metal-heavy clothing or jewellery that slows security checks. Do a five-minute scan of formulas only; do not attempt new problems.
Locate your room and seat number, use the washroom before entering, and keep documents ready for verification. Follow staff instructions on queues and frisking. Once seated, fill answer-sheet details exactly as instructed and check the booklet for missing pages.
Read the full instruction page and note the marking scheme. Do a quick first pass answering easy questions, mark uncertain ones, and return to them in a second pass. Watch the clock and keep a fixed time budget per section. Fill bubbles or boxes neatly and completely, and reserve the last ten minutes to verify roll number, booklet series, and that no answer is left mis-marked.
Note the question types and any difficulty for future stages. Keep your admit card and ID safe, since later stages may ask for them. Watch the official website for answer keys, result dates, and physical test instructions.
Rules to check
Carry only the original photo ID that matches your application details; entry can be refused if the name, number, or photograph does not match. Confirm the accepted ID list with the provider before the exam day.
Reach the centre before the gate-closing time printed on your admit card; late candidates are generally not admitted once gates close. Confirm the exact cut-off time with the provider.
Electronic devices such as phones, smart watches, and earbuds are almost always prohibited inside the hall. Follow the centre's deposit instructions; confirm the device policy with the provider.
Follow all frisking, seating, and invigilation instructions. Do not talk, exchange material, or look at another candidate's sheet; such conduct can lead to disqualification under the provider's rules.
Whether wrong answers attract negative marking, and how many options are correct, is set by the provider. Read the instruction page and confirm the marking scheme from the official notice rather than assuming.
Use only the pen colour and answer-sheet method specified in the instructions. Do not fold, tear, or make stray marks on the answer sheet, as these can affect machine reading.
If you are unwell or face an emergency, inform the invigilator immediately and follow the provider's procedure; do not self-medicate heavily before the exam. Confirm any medical provisions with the provider in advance.
Keep your admit card and ID after the exam; they are commonly required at later selection stages such as document verification and physical tests. Confirm the retention requirement with the provider.