CG Police Constable exam-day guide
CG Police Constable · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Original photo ID plus a photocopy
Carry your original government photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, driving licence, passport or voter ID are typical) and at least one photocopy. Confirm with the provider which specific ID types are accepted for CG Police Constable recruitment and whether photocopies must be self-attested.
Printed admit card or hall ticket
Print the admit card in the size and format the recruitment board specifies; do not rely on a phone screenshot. Check that your name, roll number, photograph, exam centre address and reporting time are legible. If any detail is wrong, contact the provider immediately rather than correcting it yourself.
Passport-size photographs matching the application
Carry several recent photographs in the same specification used in your application. Some recruitment processes require a photo pasted on the admit card or attendance sheet; confirm with the provider how many are needed and whether they must be attested.
Black or blue ballpoint pens
Bring two or three working ballpoint pens of the colour the instructions permit. For OMR-based papers, use only the pen type specified; pencil or gel pens may be rejected. Confirm with the provider which ink colour is allowed.
Transparent water bottle and simple snack
Carry a clear, label-free water bottle and a small snack for after the exam. Food and drink rules inside the hall vary, so confirm with the provider whether water is allowed at your seat.
Know the centre location and route in advance
Visit or map the exact centre address, including gate number, the day before. Plan for traffic and security queues and arrive before the reporting time. Late entry is commonly refused; confirm with the provider how many minutes before the start the gates close.
Leave prohibited items at home or with a companion
Mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, study notes and bags are almost always banned inside the hall. Do not assume a locker will be available; confirm with the provider whether any storage facility exists at the centre.
Dress simply and according to any stated dress code
Avoid clothing with large logos, slogans or metal accessories that slow security checks. Some recruitment exams require specific attire or forbid shoes; confirm with the provider whether a dress code applies to your centre.
Check exam pattern and marking scheme
Review the number of questions, sections, total marks, time limit and negative marking stated in the official notification. Confirm with the provider the current marking scheme, since penalties for wrong answers change between recruitment cycles.
Medical fitness and document readiness for later stages
Constable recruitment typically includes physical measurement, physical efficiency tests and document verification after the written exam. Keep originals and copies of educational certificates, caste or category certificates and domicile papers organised. Confirm with the provider the exact list and validity dates for your category.
Read the instructions on the admit card carefully
The admit card usually carries centre-specific instructions about reporting time, biometric capture and prohibited items. Treat those instructions as authoritative and confirm any ambiguity with the provider before exam day.
Plan for biometric and security screening time
Photograph and fingerprint capture at the gate can take a long time. Arrive early enough that screening does not eat into your exam time; ask the provider how early gates open.
Plan the day
Re-read the official notification and admit card for exam pattern, marking scheme and centre instructions. Take one or two timed mock tests under exam conditions, then stop heavy new-topic study. Revise your own short notes on weaker areas, especially the sections with the most questions. Pack your documents and stationery early so missing items surface with time to fix them.
Confirm travel arrangements to the centre, including backup transport and expected journey time. Lay out ID, admit card, photographs and pens in one bag. Check the centre's reporting time and gate-closing rule once more. Sleep at your normal time; avoid all-night revision, which costs more marks than it gains. Eat familiar food and avoid anything that risks stomach upset.
Eat a normal breakfast, re-check the bag against the checklist, and leave with a margin that absorbs traffic and screening queues. Keep the admit card and ID accessible for repeated checks. Avoid last-minute group discussion that can create doubt and anxiety. Reach the gate before the reporting time rather than exactly at it.
Fill in roll number, booklet number and other OMR details exactly as instructed, and verify them before starting. Read the full instruction page, noting negative marking and section rules. Work in passes: answer confident questions first, mark doubtful ones, then return. Keep an eye on the clock and reserve time to transfer answers and re-check the OMR sheet. Attempt every question only if negative marking makes that worthwhile; otherwise skip wild guesses.
Rules to check
Carry only the ID document specified in the official notification; entry is normally refused without valid photo ID, so confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and whether digital copies are permitted.
Electronic devices such as phones, smart watches and earbuds are generally prohibited inside the exam hall. Do not rely on storage at the centre; confirm with the provider whether any facility exists.
Follow the invigilator's instructions at all times. Do not talk, pass material, look at another candidate's sheet or leave your seat without permission; such conduct can lead to disqualification.
Breaks are usually not permitted during the exam. Use the washroom before entering the hall, and raise your hand if a medical need arises; confirm with the provider whether supervised washroom breaks are allowed.
Do not write anything on the OMR answer sheet beyond the required entries, and do not mark answers in the question booklet as a substitute for the OMR sheet; only the OMR sheet is evaluated.
Scoring typically includes negative marking for wrong answers, so read the marking scheme in the notification and confirm with the provider before deciding whether to guess.
Leave the hall only when the invigilator permits it. Carry your admit card and ID out with you, and do not remove question booklets or answer sheets unless the instructions allow it.
If you notice an error in your admit card, ID details or seating, report it to the invigilator immediately instead of correcting it yourself; confirm with the provider how such issues are resolved.