Delhi Police HC AWO/TPO exam-day guide
Delhi Police HC AWO/TPO · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Printed admit card / e-admit card
Download and print the admit card from the official recruitment portal once released. Carry more than one copy. The exact number of copies and colour requirements are not fixed here - confirm with the recruiting authority (Delhi Police / SSC) through the official notice.
Original photo ID matching the admit card
Carry the original government photo ID whose number was entered in the application (commonly Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID, driving licence, or passport). Do not rely on photocopies or a soft copy. Confirm the exact list of accepted IDs in the official admit card instructions.
Recent passport-size photographs
Keep several copies in the same specification as the application photo. The required count can vary; check the admit card/notice rather than assuming.
Transparent water bottle and light refreshment
Long reporting-to-start gaps are common. Carry only what the venue rules allow; food and bottle policies differ by centre, so verify on the admit card.
Simple blue/black ballpoint pen
Carry two working pens. If the paper is OMR-based, confirm whether the centre supplies the pen and whether only black ink is permitted.
Know the reporting time and gate-closing time
Arrive before the reporting time printed on the admit card; late entry is usually refused. Plan for security and biometric/photo verification queues.
Pre-planned route and backup transport
Rehearse the route to the venue a day earlier and note travel time at the same hour. Delhi traffic and metro disruptions can cost the exam if you leave late.
Follow the dress and prohibited-item rules
Metal items, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, and often shoes with heavy metal fittings are restricted. Read the admit card instructions and dress accordingly.
Leave prohibited valuables at home
Most centres provide no safe storage for phones, bags, or jewellery. Carrying them risks rejection at the gate.
Re-read the exam pattern and marking scheme
Confirm the number of questions, total marks, duration, and negative marking from the official notice for this post. Do not rely on memory or coaching-forum claims.
Plan the day
Stop starting new topics. Revise formula sheets, error logs, and previous mistakes. Do one full-length timed mock under exam conditions, then review it thoroughly. Sleep on a fixed schedule so your body clock matches the exam slot.
Download and print the admit card, verify your name, roll number, exam centre, and shift. Sort your ID, photographs, and pen into one pouch. Confirm the route and expected travel time.
Do only light revision: skim short notes and key facts. Pack the pouch, lay out clothes that satisfy the dress rules, and set two alarms. Avoid heavy meals and late-night cramming; sleep is worth more than one extra chapter.
Eat a normal breakfast, leave with a large buffer over the calculated travel time, and reach the venue before the reporting time. Keep the admit card and ID in hand for repeated checks.
Read the instructions on the paper or screen fully before starting. Attempt easy questions first, mark uncertain ones, and keep a strict check on time. Budget time for bubbling or final review, and fill responses exactly as instructed.
Rules to check
Carry only the original photo ID named in your application; a mismatch between the ID and the admit card can lead to refusal of entry.
Reach the centre before the gate-closing time printed on the admit card. Late candidates are generally not admitted, and no extra time is given for late arrival.
Do not carry phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, or unauthorised paper into the exam hall. Possession, even if switched off, can be treated as unfair means.
Follow the invigilator's instructions on biometric/photo verification, seat allocation, and rough work. Rough work must be done only on the sheets or space provided.
Breaks are generally not permitted during the exam; use the washroom before entering and confirm the centre's policy on medical emergencies with the invigilator.
Negative marking, if applicable, applies to wrong answers; confirm the exact penalty for this post from the official notice before guessing.
Do not communicate with other candidates or exchange material during the exam. Any suspicion of copying can lead to cancellation of your candidature.