PCMG Delegado de Polícia exam-day guide
PCMG Delegado de Polícia · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo ID (original)
Bring the original document with photo and signature that the edital/notice lists as acceptable. Do not rely on a photocopy or a digital copy on your phone. If you are unsure which documents are accepted, confirm with the provider before test day.
Printed confirmation of inscription / candidate card
Carry the proof of enrollment and, if the notice requires it, the printed candidate card showing your number and test location. Check whether the provider demands a printed version or accepts a digital one.
Printed copy of the edital and test notice
Keep a paper copy of the rules on identification, permitted objects, start and end times, and the address of the venue. You may need to check a detail on site without depending on internet access.
Black or blue ballpoint pens (at least two)
Use the pen type the notice specifies for filling the answer sheet. Bring spares and test them beforehand. Confirm with the provider whether only one specific ink color is accepted.
Transparent water bottle, no label
Many providers require a clear, unlabeled bottle. Confirm with the provider whether water is allowed in the room and whether the bottle must be transparent.
Small cash or card for transport and food
Plan for parking, public transport, and a snack after the test. Do not count on nearby commerce being open or uncrowded.
Written route and backup plan to the venue
Note the address, the entrance to use, the expected travel time, and an alternative route. Do a dry run or check maps the day before.
Plan for prohibited items
Leave at home or arrange storage for cell phones, smartwatches, headphones, and any electronic device the notice forbids. Confirm with the provider whether the venue offers no storage at all.
Sleep and meal routine set in advance
Fix a normal bedtime for the last three nights and eat a familiar breakfast. Avoid new foods, heavy caffeine, or sedatives on test day.
Arrival time with a safety margin
Aim to reach the venue well before the gate-closing time stated in the notice, since late entry is usually barred. Confirm with the provider the exact closing time for access to the room.
Review of the scoring and tie-break rules
Read how the objective and written parts are weighted and how ties are broken, so you can decide where to spend effort during the test.
Contact number of the provider's candidate support
Save the official support channel in case of a last-minute problem with the venue, documents, or schedule. Use only official channels.
Plan the day
Stop introducing new content. Review your own summaries of the core legal subjects, your error log, and the structure of the written answer. Confirm the venue address, the gate-closing time, and the list of permitted and prohibited items in the notice. Prepare documents and pens in a single folder. Keep sleep regular and avoid all-nighters, since fatigue costs more than one extra topic.
Do one or two timed simulations of the written part, focusing on outline, structure, and time control rather than memorizing new doctrine. Review how you will allocate time between objective questions and the written answer if the exam has both.
Do a light review of key definitions and your error log only. Pack the folder with ID, confirmation, printed notice, pens, and water. Check the transport schedule and set two alarms. Eat a normal dinner, avoid alcohol, and go to bed at your usual time. Do not study late into the night.
Eat a familiar breakfast and hydrate moderately. Leave with a large margin over the calculated travel time. Recheck the folder before leaving. Arrive early, locate the room and restroom, and stay away from crowds discussing content, which raises anxiety without adding knowledge.
Follow instructions on identification and on storing prohibited items. Listen to the invigilator's briefing, fill in your name and candidate number exactly as instructed, and check that your answer sheet is the correct version. If a rule is unclear, ask the invigilator before the test begins.
Read the instructions and count the items. Answer the questions you know first and mark the difficult ones for a second pass. Do not let a single hard item consume a disproportionate share of the time. Watch the clock at fixed checkpoints rather than every few minutes.
Read the prompt twice and identify exactly what is asked. Build a short outline before writing, address each required point, and keep the answer organized and legible. Reserve time to review for omissions and to correct the answer sheet.
Transfer or verify all answers on the official sheet, confirm your identification fields, and check for blank items if there is no penalty for guessing, as stated in the notice. Hand in only what is required and keep your proof of presence if the provider issues one.
Rules to check
Bring the original identification document required by the notice; photocopies, expired documents, and digital copies are commonly refused. If the accepted documents are not clearly listed, confirm with the provider before test day.
Follow the notice on prohibited items. Electronic devices, smartwatches, and headphones are usually banned from the room, and possession may lead to exclusion even if the device is off. Confirm with the provider whether any storage is available.
Respect the gate-closing time. Candidates who arrive after access closes are typically not admitted, regardless of the reason. Arrive with a margin and confirm the exact closing time with the provider.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test, do not look at others' papers, and do not use unauthorized material. Any suspicion of fraud is handled under the notice's disciplinary rules, which may include annulment of the exam.
Follow the invigilator's instructions on breaks, restroom use, and leaving the room. In most exams you cannot take personal items or the test booklet with you during a break, and the clock usually keeps running. Confirm the break policy with the provider.
Fill the answer sheet exactly as instructed, using the specified pen and marking method. Errors in identification fields or in marking can invalidate answers, and corrections may not be allowed after the time ends.
Understand the scoring rules before the test: whether wrong answers are penalized, how the objective and written parts are weighted, and how ties are broken. These rules are in the notice; if anything is ambiguous, confirm with the provider.
Keep the test booklet and answer sheet until the end and hand in everything the notice requires. Do not photograph or remove exam material, and do not disclose restricted content if the notice forbids it.