Polícia Federal - Perito Criminal Federal exam-day guide
Polícia Federal - Perito Criminal Federal · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo ID (original)
Carry the original physical document specified in the official edital (typically an identity card or another official photo ID). Do not rely on a photo or a copy on your phone. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and whether a digital ID is valid.
Printed enrollment card / confirmation
Bring the cartão de confirmação de inscrição printed from the candidate area, showing your number, date, time, and test location. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory or whether a digital version is accepted.
Proof of payment of the enrollment fee (if applicable)
If you requested exemption or paid by a method that requires proof, keep the receipt with you. Confirm with the provider exactly which proof, if any, must be presented on the day.
Black or blue ballpoint pen (transparent body)
Bring at least two working pens of the type the edital requires for filling the answer sheet. The transparent-body requirement is common in Brazilian exams; confirm with the provider.
Transparent water bottle, no label
Hydration matters for a long test. Many providers require a transparent bottle with the label removed. Confirm with the provider whether bottles are allowed in the room.
Snack kept outside the room if permitted
Long exams can run several hours. Check whether the provider allows food and whether it must stay in a designated area outside the testing room.
No electronic devices in the room
Leave phones, smartwatches, and any other device turned off and stored as instructed. Do not keep any device on your person during the test.
Confirm exact address and arrival time the day before
Re-check the location on the confirmation card and plan the route. Arrive well before the gates close; the closing time is strict and late candidates are usually barred. Confirm the gate-closing time with the provider.
Plan transport with a buffer
Traffic, public-transport delays, and parking can cost you the exam. Aim to be at the site at least 60-90 minutes before the gate closes, and have a backup route.
Sleep and nutrition routine set
Do not change your sleep schedule abruptly in the last 48 hours. Eat a normal, familiar breakfast; avoid heavy or unfamiliar food that could cause discomfort during the test.
Read the edital's conduct rules once more
Re-read the sections on prohibited items, dress, bathroom use, and answer-sheet rules so nothing on the day is a surprise. The specific rules vary by edital, so confirm with the provider.
Watch or simple timekeeper (if allowed)
A basic analog watch can help you pace yourself if the room clock is not visible. Confirm with the provider whether watches are permitted, since smartwatches are almost always banned.
Plan the day
Stop learning new topics. Review only your own summary sheets, formula lists, and error log. Do one timed mixed block per day to keep rhythm, then stop and rest. Confirm the test location, gate-closing time, and transport plan. Print the confirmation card and check that your ID is valid and in hand.
Do a final logistics check: route, backup route, money for transport, and a light meal plan. Prepare the physical items (ID, printed card, pens, transparent bottle) in a single bag so nothing is forgotten. Avoid alcohol and long screen sessions in the evening.
Light review only, focused on high-yield summaries and the specific-subject weightings. Set two alarms. Charge nothing you cannot bring into the room; leave devices at home or plan where to store them. Sleep at your normal time and aim for a full night.
Eat a normal breakfast. Re-check the bag against the checklist. Leave early with a large buffer. At the site, use the bathroom before entering the room. Once seated, follow the invigilator's instructions exactly and do not open the booklet before being told.
Read the instructions and check the booklet for missing pages or printing defects; report any problem immediately. Fill in your identification on the answer sheet carefully. Scan the questions and mark the ones you will do first.
Work in passes: first the questions you can answer quickly and confidently, then the ones needing calculation, then the rest. Track time against a plan that reserves the final 15-20 minutes for transferring answers and reviewing the answer sheet. Do not leave blanks if there is no penalty for wrong answers; confirm the scoring rule with the provider.
Stop solving new questions. Verify that every answer is transferred correctly, that the identification fields are complete, and that no stray marks remain on the answer sheet. Hand in the material as instructed.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo ID required by the edital and keep it on the desk if instructed. A copy or a photo on a phone is generally not accepted; confirm with the provider which documents are valid.
Follow the gate-closing time exactly. Candidates arriving after the room is closed are normally excluded; confirm the exact closing time and tolerance with the provider.
Keep phones, smartwatches, and any other electronic device turned off and stored as instructed. Do not keep any device on your person during the test.
Do not communicate with other candidates, do not look at others' papers, and do not use unauthorized material. Any suspected irregularity is usually reported and can lead to exclusion; confirm the consequences with the provider.
Bathroom breaks are typically allowed with an escort and may be limited; plan hydration and use the bathroom before the test starts. Confirm the provider's policy.
Fill the answer sheet exactly as instructed, using the required pen and marking only one option per question unless the rules say otherwise. Confirm the scoring rule for blank or multiple answers with the provider.
Do not remove the question booklet or any test material from the room unless the edital explicitly allows it. Confirm with the provider.
Scoring and tie-breaking rules are set by the edital. Read them in advance and confirm with the provider rather than relying on assumptions about penalties for wrong answers.