Escrivão de Polícia Federal exam-day guide
Escrivão de Polícia Federal · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo ID (original)
Bring the original document with photo and signature that the notice requires. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and whether a digital version is allowed; do not rely on a photocopy.
Printed enrollment card / confirmation
Print the card or confirmation from the official site and check date, time, room, and address. If the notice does not require printing, keep a digital copy accessible offline. Confirm with the provider.
Black or blue ballpoint pen (spare)
Bring at least two working pens of the color the notice specifies for filling the answer sheet. Check the notice; some exams require black ink only. Confirm with the provider.
Transparent water bottle
Many venues allow only transparent, unlabeled bottles. Confirm with the provider whether drinks are permitted in the room.
Small snack for before/after
Eat outside the exam room during breaks, if breaks are allowed. Keep it simple and low-sugar to avoid energy crashes.
Watch (non-smart, silent)
Check the notice on whether wristwatches are permitted; smartwatches and phones are normally prohibited in the room. Confirm with the provider.
Route and arrival plan
Rehearse the route the week before. Arrive well before the gate-closing time stated in the notice; late arrivals are usually barred. Confirm the exact cutoff with the provider.
Reviewed notice for prohibited items
Re-read the candidate notice for the list of banned objects (phones, earbuds, notes, bags). Plan where to leave them, since storage may not be provided.
Rest and logistics the night before
Sleep at normal hours, set two alarms, and prepare clothes and documents the night before. Avoid new foods or long study sessions.
Study plan for the final days
Review summaries, error logs, and the exam format only. Do not start new topics or attempt full-length mocks in the last 48 hours.
Contact and emergency info
Save the provider's support contact and the venue address on your phone, and tell someone your schedule.
Reading of the answer-sheet instructions
Reserve the first minutes to read the cover instructions. Confirm with the provider the rules on erasures, multiple marks, and whether the sheet can be replaced.
Plan the day
Stop new content. Review condensed notes, error logs, and the exam structure. Confirm the venue address, transport, and gate-closing time. Prepare documents and clothes. Keep sleep regular.
Do a light review of high-yield summaries and the format. Check the checklist and pack the bag. Avoid heavy study and screens late at night. Sleep early.
Eat a normal breakfast, leave early, and arrive with margin before the cutoff. Leave prohibited items behind or stored. Use the restroom before entering. Stay calm and avoid last-minute discussions of hard topics.
Read the cover instructions and check the answer sheet for defects before writing. Fill in identification fields carefully and confirm the marking rules with the invigilator if unclear.
Do a first pass on easier questions, mark uncertain ones, and return later. Watch the clock and reserve time to transfer answers. Fill the sheet as you go or in blocks, following the notice. Do not leave questions blank unless the scoring penalizes wrong answers; confirm the scoring rule with the provider.
Stop new reasoning, verify that every answer is transferred, and check that identification fields are complete. Follow the invigilator's instructions for handing in materials.
Note which topics felt weak for future study, but avoid rehashing answers. Wait for the official preliminary answer key and appeal deadlines, if any, from the provider.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo ID required by the notice; entry may be refused without it. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted.
Arrive before the gate-closing time stated in the notice; late candidates are usually not admitted. Confirm the exact cutoff with the provider.
Keep phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and notes out of the room. Follow the notice's list of prohibited items and storage instructions.
Follow the invigilator's instructions on restroom use and leaving the room; these rules vary by venue. Confirm with the provider.
Fill the answer sheet according to the notice's rules on erasures, multiple marks, and corrections; ask the invigilator if unclear.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test or attempt to view others' materials; this can lead to disqualification.
Scoring and any penalty for wrong answers are set by the notice; confirm with the provider before deciding whether to guess.
Keep the exam materials and any scratch paper in the room until collection is authorized; do not remove them.