Defensie Selectie exam-day guide
Defensie Selectie · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid ID
Bring the original identification document the provider requires (commonly a passport or national ID card). Confirm with the provider which document types are accepted and whether a copy is sufficient - do not assume.
Invitation / appointment letter
Bring the confirmation email or letter showing your appointment time, location, and any reference number. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required or a digital copy is accepted.
Route and travel plan
Know the exact address, entrance, and check-in desk. Plan to arrive with buffer time; confirm with the provider how early you should report and what happens if you are late.
Any forms sent in advance
Complete and bring any questionnaires, medical declarations, or consent forms the provider sent you. Confirm with the provider which forms must be printed versus filled in on site.
Medication and medical information
If you take prescribed medication or have a relevant medical condition, bring the medication in its original packaging and any documentation. Confirm with the provider how to declare this in advance.
Glasses or contact lenses
If you use corrective lenses, bring them (and your prescription details if you have them), since vision is commonly part of a selection examination. Confirm with the provider what is tested.
Comfortable clothing and footwear
Wear practical clothing suitable for physical components and layered for indoor/outdoor activity. Confirm with the provider whether sportswear and athletic shoes are expected.
Water and a light snack
Bring water and something small to eat in case the schedule runs long. Confirm with the provider whether food and drink are allowed in the waiting areas.
Restricted items left at home
Leave unnecessary valuables at home and expect restrictions on phones and smart devices in test areas. Confirm with the provider what is prohibited and where belongings can be stored.
Read the provider's instructions end to end
Re-read every instruction you received, note any items listed there that are not on this checklist, and contact the provider with any open question before the day.
Plan the day
Re-read the invitation and all provider instructions; confirm date, time, address, and check-in procedure. Contact the provider about anything unclear rather than guessing.
Check your ID is valid and not expired, and gather any forms, medication, and documentation you need to bring.
Plan your route and transport, including a backup option, and decide your departure time with a comfortable buffer.
Protect your sleep and avoid heavy physical exertion or alcohol in the days before, especially if a physical component is included. Confirm with the provider what the physical component involves.
Pack your bag with ID, invitation, forms, medication, glasses, clothing, water, and snack; place it by the door.
Confirm your transport times and set two alarms; eat familiar meals and get a full night's sleep.
Eat a normal breakfast, hydrate, dress in practical layers, and leave with buffer time. Recheck you have your ID and invitation before locking the door.
Report to the check-in desk, present your ID and documents, follow staff instructions, and store belongings where directed.
Listen to or read each instruction fully before starting, manage your pace, and answer every item unless the instructions say otherwise. If something is unclear, ask staff.
Use breaks as instructed to rest and hydrate; return to your seat on time.
Ask staff how and when results will be communicated, and note anything you are told about next steps.
Rules to check
Bring the original identification document the provider requires and keep it with you; confirm with the provider which documents are accepted.
Follow all instructions from selection staff, including seating, timing, and movement between test areas.
Do not bring unauthorized materials or devices into test areas; confirm with the provider what is prohibited and where to store belongings.
Declare relevant medical conditions and medication in advance as instructed; confirm with the provider how to do this.
Take breaks only as permitted and return on time; confirm with the provider the break policy for your specific test day.
Treat the content of the tests as confidential; do not share, photograph, or record test material.
Behave honestly and respectfully toward staff and other candidates; misconduct can affect your result.
Ask the provider directly about scoring, pass criteria, and how results are communicated rather than relying on assumptions; confirm with the provider.