Delhi Police Constable exam-day guide
Delhi Police Constable · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Print or download the admit card / hall ticket
Download the admit card from the official recruitment portal once it is released and carry a printed copy. Verify your name, roll number, exam date, shift timing, and centre address. If the admit card is not yet available, confirm the release window with the recruiting board (SSC Delhi Police / Delhi Police recruitment portal) - do not rely on third-party sites.
Carry the original photo ID mentioned on the admit card
Typically Aadhaar, PAN, passport, driving licence, or voter ID. Carry the exact original document type named on your admit card; photocopies are usually not accepted. Confirm the accepted ID list with the provider before exam day.
Carry recent passport-size photographs
Bring 2–3 copies matching the photo pasted on the admit card. Some centres ask for a photo for the attendance sheet. Confirm the exact requirement on the admit card instructions.
Bring a black or blue ballpoint pen
The written exam is OMR-based; carry two working ballpoint pens. Do not bring gel pens, correction fluid, or whitener - these are generally prohibited.
Reach the centre well before reporting time
Aim to arrive at least 60–90 minutes before the reporting time printed on the admit card, since gates usually close before the exam starts. Confirm the exact gate-closing rule with the provider.
Leave prohibited items at home
Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, books, and notes are not allowed inside the exam hall. Many centres have no secure storage, so leave valuables at home.
Dress simply and avoid metal-heavy clothing
Wear comfortable, plain clothes; avoid belts with large buckles, jewellery, or shoes that trigger metal detectors, to speed up security checks.
Plan your route and transport in advance
Check the centre location on a map, estimate travel time, and identify a backup route. If travelling from another city, arrange accommodation near the centre the night before.
Carry a transparent water bottle if permitted
Some centres allow a clear water bottle; others do not. Confirm the centre's policy on the admit card instructions.
Read the admit card instructions fully
The admit card lists reporting time, gate-closing time, permitted items, and ID requirements. Read it the day it is released and again the night before the exam.
Keep the admit card safe after the exam
You will likely need the admit card and roll number for result checking and later stages (PET/PST, document verification). Store a digital copy as well.
Plan the day
Confirm the centre address and reporting time on the admit card, and do a dry run of the route or check the map. Revise high-yield topics: numerical ability, reasoning, general knowledge/current affairs, and basic computer knowledge. Take one full-length mock under timed conditions, then review errors. Pack the admit card, ID, photos, and pens in one bag. Sleep on a normal schedule; avoid all-night cramming.
Stop learning new topics; revise formula sheets, static GK lists, and previous mistakes. Re-check that the admit card printout is legible and the ID matches. Charge your phone, set two alarms, and arrange transport. Prepare simple clothes and keep the exam bag by the door. Eat a normal dinner and sleep at least 7 hours.
Eat a light breakfast and stay hydrated without overdrinking. Leave with buffer time to absorb traffic or transport delays. Re-check the bag: admit card, original ID, photos, pens. At the centre, follow security and biometric/photo procedures, locate your seat, and read the OMR instructions before the bell.
Fill in the roll number and booklet details carefully on the OMR sheet first. Read the instructions on the question booklet. Attempt easy questions first, then return to harder ones. Watch the clock and keep 5–10 minutes to transfer and verify answers. Mark one option per question clearly; erase nothing with whitener. Do not leave the hall before the allowed time.
Rules to check
Carry only the items permitted on the admit card; mobile phones, smartwatches, and study material are prohibited inside the hall and can lead to disqualification.
Carry the original photo ID specified on the admit card; photocopies or expired documents may be rejected. Confirm the accepted ID list with the provider.
Follow the reporting and gate-closing times printed on the admit card; late entry is generally not allowed. Confirm the exact rule with the provider.
Do not communicate with other candidates, exchange material, or look at another's sheet during the exam; such conduct is treated as unfair means.
Mark answers only on the OMR sheet with a ballpoint pen; do not use whitener, and do not make stray marks outside the answer bubbles.
Breaks are generally not permitted during the exam; use the washroom before entering the hall. Confirm the centre's policy with the provider.
Negative marking may apply for wrong answers in the written exam; confirm the current marking scheme in the official notification before deciding whether to guess.
Keep the admit card and roll number safe after the exam for result checking and subsequent stages such as PET/PST and document verification.