AP Police Constable exam-day guide
AP Police Constable · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Download and print your hall ticket / admit card
AP Police Constable recruitment is conducted by the Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board (APSLPRB). Download the admit card from the official portal as soon as the link opens, print at least two copies, and keep a digital copy on your phone. Verify your name, roll number, exam centre, and reporting time. If any detail is wrong, contact the board immediately - do not correct it yourself. Confirm the exact portal and download window with the provider.
Carry the original government photo ID named on your admit card
Bring the original (not a photocopy) of the ID specified in your admit card instructions - commonly Aadhaar, PAN, passport, driving licence, or voter ID. Carry one spare photo ID if you have it. Confirm which IDs are accepted with the provider, since rules change between recruitment cycles.
Bring recent passport-size photographs
Keep 4–6 copies matching the photo pasted on your application. Some centres require a photo affixed to the attendance sheet. Confirm the exact number and specification with the provider.
Carry a black or blue ballpoint pen
The written examination is typically OMR-based. Bring two working ballpoint pens. Do not rely on the centre providing stationery. Confirm the permitted pen colour on the admit card.
Know your reporting time and reach early
Gates usually close well before the exam start time, and late entry is generally refused. Plan to arrive at the centre at least 60–90 minutes before reporting time. Confirm the exact gate-closing rule with the provider.
Plan your route and backup transport
Locate the centre on a map the day before. Identify a backup route and a nearby landmark. If travelling from another district, book accommodation close to the centre and check it is reachable on foot if transport fails.
Follow the dress and footwear instructions on the admit card
Recruitment exams often restrict shoes, belts, watches, and metal items. Wear simple clothing and footwear that comply. Confirm the specific dress code with the provider - do not assume it matches another exam.
Leave prohibited items at home or with a companion
Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, study material, and bags are almost always barred inside the hall. Centres may not offer secure storage. Confirm the prohibited-items list and whether any storage is available.
Read the physical standards requirements in advance
AP Police Constable selection includes physical measurement and physical efficiency tests (running, and events such as long jump or shot put) after the written stage. Know the height, chest, and timing standards for your category now, so a written-stage clearance is not wasted. Confirm the current standards with the provider.
Keep your application details handy
Note your registration number, application number, and date of birth in a small slip. You may need them on the answer sheet or attendance sheet. Do not carry loose papers into the hall unless permitted.
Check the weather and carry water for the queue
Andhra Pradesh can be hot and humid. Carry a clear water bottle if permitted, and expect long standing queues before entry. Confirm whether water bottles are allowed inside the centre.
Re-read the negative marking and answer-sheet instructions
Confirm whether the paper carries negative marking for wrong answers and how many options to darken. This affects your guessing strategy. Verify with the provider's official notification before exam day.
Plan the day
Re-download and re-read the admit card and official notification. Confirm centre address, reporting time, and gate-closing time. Print spare copies. Check the prohibited-items and dress instructions. Review the negative-marking rule and the paper pattern (number of questions, marks, duration) so your in-hall pacing is decided in advance. Do one full-length timed mock under exam conditions and review only your error patterns - no new topics.
Finalise travel and accommodation. Confirm your transport, keep a backup plan, and check the route to the centre. Prepare the documents folder: admit card, original photo ID, photographs, pens, and any permitted items. Keep the folder in one place and do not move it.
Do a light revision of formulas, current affairs notes, and your own error list - nothing heavy. Lay out clothes that meet the dress code and the documents folder by the door. Charge your phone and set two alarms. Eat a normal meal, avoid alcohol and late-night screen time, and sleep early. Do not start a new topic or a new mock series.
Eat a proper breakfast and stay hydrated. Re-check the documents folder against the checklist before leaving. Leave earlier than the map suggests, aiming to arrive 60–90 minutes before reporting time. At the centre, follow security and frisking instructions, keep your admit card and ID in hand, and locate your hall and seat without delay.
Fill in the roll number and booklet details carefully before starting. Read the instructions on the answer sheet, including how to darken ovals and correct mistakes. Scan the paper first, then answer in passes: secure the easy questions, then the moderate ones, and return to the hard ones. Track time at fixed checkpoints. If negative marking applies, guess only when you can eliminate options. Keep the answer sheet clean and folded as instructed, and stop writing the moment time is called.
Hand over the answer sheet as directed and take your belongings. Do not discuss answers at the gate or attempt to photograph anything. Note down your rough score if you wish, then shift focus to the physical standards and efficiency tests, since these follow the written stage. Confirm result and physical-test dates with the provider.
Rules to check
Carry only the original photo ID specified in your admit card. Photocopies, expired IDs, or a different ID than the one named will generally lead to refusal of entry. Confirm the accepted ID list with the provider.
Do not carry mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth earpieces, calculators, or study material into the hall. Possession, even switched off, is usually treated as malpractice. Confirm the prohibited-items list and whether any storage is provided.
Reach the centre by the reporting time. Late entry is generally not permitted after gates close. Confirm the exact gate-closing rule with the provider.
Follow all frisking, biometric, and seating instructions from centre staff. Do not argue with invigilators; raise genuine issues through the designated grievance channel after the exam.
Do not communicate with other candidates, exchange material, or look at another answer sheet during the exam. Any malpractice finding can lead to cancellation of candidature and possible debarment.
Breaks are normally not allowed during the exam. Use the washroom before entering the hall. Confirm the centre's policy on emergencies with the invigilator.
Scoring is based on the OMR answer sheet only. Follow the marking instructions exactly; answers marked incorrectly or in the wrong format may not be evaluated. Confirm the negative-marking rule with the provider before deciding how to guess.
Do not photograph, record, or share the question paper or answer sheet. Follow the board's instructions on carrying the question paper out of the hall. Confirm this with the provider.