DSSSB PGT exam-day guide
DSSSB PGT · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Printed admit card
Carry a clear printout of the DSSSB admit card for your PGT paper. Check that your name, roll number, post code, exam date, shift and venue match your application. If the admit card instructs you to paste a photograph, do it before leaving home. Keep a second photocopy in your bag. needs_review: confirm the exact photo and print requirements in your admit card and the current information bulletin.
Original photo ID
Bring one original, valid photo identity document. Commonly accepted documents include Aadhaar, PAN card, passport, driving licence and voter ID. Carry a photocopy as backup. needs_review: confirm the accepted ID list for your centre, because rules can change between cycles.
Passport-size photographs
Carry two or three recent passport-size colour photographs matching the one on your admit card. They are sometimes requested for the attendance sheet or verification. needs_review: confirm whether photographs are required at your specific centre.
Blue or black ballpoint pen
If your paper is OMR-based, carry two blue or black ballpoint pens. Avoid gel pens, fountain pens and pencils unless the instructions explicitly allow them. needs_review: confirm the permitted pen colour and whether the centre provides pens.
Transparent water bottle
Carry a small transparent water bottle if the centre allows it. Stay hydrated without needing frequent breaks. needs_review: confirm the centre's water bottle policy, as some venues restrict outside items.
Simple analogue watch
A basic analogue or non-smart digital watch helps you pace sections if the hall clock is not visible. Smart watches, fitness bands and any device with storage or communication are prohibited. needs_review: confirm whether wrist watches are allowed at your centre.
Venue route and reporting time
Print or save the venue address, a map, and the reporting time. Plan to arrive well before the gate closes. Account for Delhi traffic and metro disruptions. needs_review: confirm the exact reporting and gate-closing times from your admit card.
Medicines and spectacles
If you wear spectacles or take prescribed medication, carry them. Inform the invigilator if you need to keep medicine with you. Do not carry loose tablets without a prescription label.
Leave prohibited items at home
Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, smart watches, calculators, books, notes and bags are not allowed inside the exam hall. There is usually no secure storage, so leave valuables at home or with a companion.
Read the negative-marking rule
DSSSB papers have historically carried negative marking for wrong answers, commonly one-fourth of the question's marks. Read the exact rule printed on your admit card or information bulletin before you attempt guesses. needs_review: confirm the current penalty, since it can change between notifications.
Light meal and sleep
Eat a light, familiar breakfast and get a full night's sleep. Avoid heavy, oily food and excess caffeine before a long OMR paper.
Emergency contact and cash
Carry a small amount of cash and a written emergency contact number. Keep them in your pocket, not in a bag you must leave outside.
Plan the day
Download and print the admit card. Verify the venue, date, shift and reporting time. Plan the route and a backup route. If the venue is far, book transport or a nearby stay. Revise formula sheets, subject-specific pedagogy notes and previous error logs. Do not start new topics. Confirm whether negative marking applies and decide your guessing policy.
Run a full-length mock under timed conditions, ideally at the same time of day as your shift. Review only the mistakes you made, not the whole syllabus. Check that your photo ID is valid and not expired. Prepare the documents folder.
Pack the admit card, ID, photographs, pens, water bottle and watch in a clear folder. Lay out clothes. Charge your phone but plan to leave it outside the hall. Re-read the admit card instructions. Sleep early; avoid late-night cramming.
Eat a light breakfast. Leave with enough buffer to reach the venue 60 to 90 minutes before the reporting time, or earlier if the admit card says so. Carry only the allowed items. Use the toilet before entering the hall. Keep the admit card in hand for security checks.
Follow security and biometric verification. Locate your seat and check that the question booklet series matches your OMR sheet. Listen to the invigilator's instructions. Fill in roll number, booklet series and other details exactly as shown. Do not open the booklet before the signal.
Read the instructions on the booklet. Mark easy and confident questions first. Skip lengthy or uncertain questions and flag them mentally. Bubble answers as you go rather than saving all bubbling for the end, to avoid misalignment.
Return to skipped questions. Apply your negative-marking policy: attempt only where you can eliminate at least two options. Keep an eye on the clock and reserve the last 10 to 15 minutes for bubbling checks and verifying that no question is left with an ambiguous mark.
Check that every attempted answer is bubbled correctly and that the roll number and booklet series are filled. Erase stray pencil marks if any. Do not make last-minute wild guesses unless your policy allows them. Hand over the sheet only when asked.
Rules to check
Carry only the items listed on your admit card. Electronic devices, smart watches, calculators, notes and bags are generally banned inside the hall. If you are found with a prohibited item, you may be disqualified. needs_review: confirm the exact prohibited-items list for your centre.
Bring an original photo ID that matches your admit card. Photocopies and expired documents are usually not accepted. If your ID is lost, contact the DSSSB helpline before exam day rather than arriving without one. confirm with the provider.
Follow the reporting time strictly. Gates typically close before the paper starts and late entry is usually refused. Plan to arrive early and account for security queues. needs_review: confirm the gate-closing time printed on your admit card.
Do not communicate with other candidates, exchange materials or look at another candidate's sheet. Invigilators can cancel your candidature for unfair means. Keep your eyes on your own booklet and OMR sheet.
Follow the negative-marking policy stated in the bulletin. Blind guessing can reduce your score. Mark only answers you are reasonably confident about, and confirm the current penalty before the exam. needs_review: confirm the penalty amount in the current information bulletin.
Breaks are usually not permitted during the paper. Use the toilet before entering the hall. If you have a medical condition, inform the invigilator in advance and carry documentation. confirm with the provider.
Fill the OMR sheet carefully. Use only the permitted pen, shade bubbles completely, and do not fold or tear the sheet. A misread roll number or booklet series can invalidate your paper.
Scoring is normally based on correct answers minus any negative marking, with no marks for unanswered questions. Tie-breaking and normalization rules, if any, are set by DSSSB. confirm with the provider.