Haryana Police SI exam-day guide
Haryana Police SI · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Printed admit card
Carry at least two clear printouts of the admit card downloaded from the official recruitment portal. Verify that the roll number, exam centre address, reporting time and photograph are legible. Keep a digital copy on your phone as backup, but do not rely on it for entry.
Original photo ID
Bring the original ID document mentioned on your admit card (commonly Aadhaar, PAN, passport, driving licence or voter ID). Photocopies and expired documents are usually rejected. Confirm the exact list of accepted IDs with the recruiting board before the exam.
Passport-size photographs
Carry 3–4 recent colour photographs matching the one uploaded in your application, with a plain background. Some centres ask for a photo for the attendance sheet; confirm the requirement on your admit card.
Blue or black ballpoint pen
Carry two working ballpoint pens. OMR sheets are typically filled with a blue or black ballpoint pen only; gel pens and pencils may not be allowed. Confirm the permitted pen colour on the instructions page of your admit card.
Transparent water bottle
Carry a clear, unlabelled water bottle if the centre permits it. Avoid opaque bottles, which are often confiscated at security. Confirm the centre's water policy in advance.
Simple analogue watch (optional)
A basic analogue watch helps you pace sections if the hall clock is not visible. Smart watches, fitness bands and any device with communication or storage capability are prohibited. If unsure, leave it at home.
Reach the centre early
Plan to arrive at least 60–90 minutes before the reporting time printed on the admit card. Gates usually close well before the paper starts, and late entry is almost never allowed. Confirm the exact gate-closing time with the provider.
Know the route and backup transport
Do a dry run or map the route the day before. Identify a backup mode of transport and note the nearest landmark to the centre. Traffic diversions and security checks can add delay.
Leave prohibited items at home
Do not carry mobile phones, earphones, Bluetooth devices, smart watches, calculators, books, notes or bags into the hall. Most centres have no secure storage, so arrange to leave them with a trusted person.
Read the admit card instructions fully
Go through every line of the admit card and the attached instructions: reporting time, gate closure, permitted items, dress code (if any) and ID requirements. Note any item marked as mandatory.
Confirm exam-day helpline
Note the helpline number or email given on the admit card or official notification in case of a centre or admit-card issue. Confirm with the provider which channel is active on exam day.
Light meal and prescribed medication
Eat a light, familiar meal before leaving. Carry prescribed medicines only if the centre allows them, and confirm the medical-document requirement with the provider.
Plan the day
Re-download and print the admit card; check the centre address and reporting time. Do a route dry run or map the journey with a backup option. Rehearse OMR filling with a blue or black ballpoint pen and revise the exam pattern, section timing and negative-marking rule from the official notification. Keep your ID, photographs and pens in one pouch. Sleep on a normal schedule and avoid new study material.
Pack the admit card, original ID, photographs, pens and transparent water bottle. Charge your phone and set two alarms. Confirm local transport arrangements and, if travelling, the stay location. Review only short formula or fact sheets and the admit card instructions. Avoid heavy meals, alcohol and late-night scrolling. Confirm the gate-closing time with the provider if it is not clearly printed.
Eat a light breakfast, dress in simple comfortable clothes and leave with buffer time. Recheck that the admit card, ID and pens are with you before locking the door. At the centre, join the correct queue, cooperate with security and biometric checks, and locate your seat and the hall clock. Listen to the invigilator's instructions and fill the OMR header details before the start signal.
Read the instructions on the question booklet and OMR sheet, then fill roll number, booklet series and other header fields exactly as directed. Pace yourself by section; do not spend too long on any single question. Mark answers on the OMR sheet as you go and darken bubbles fully. Leave time to check that no answer is marked in two options and that the sheet is not folded or smudged. Stop writing immediately when the invigilator calls time.
Rules to check
Carry only the documents and items listed on your admit card. Mobile phones, smart watches, earphones, calculators, books and bags are prohibited inside the hall; confirm the centre's storage arrangements with the provider before relying on them.
Entry is allowed only with the original photo ID named on the admit card and a valid admit card. Candidates without the required documents may be refused entry; confirm the accepted ID list with the recruiting board.
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 delays in security checks.
Follow all invigilator instructions. Do not talk, exchange material, look at another candidate's sheet or attempt unfair means; such conduct can lead to cancellation of candidature and further action.
Fill the OMR sheet only with the permitted pen, darken bubbles completely and do not fold, tear or make stray marks on the sheet. Erase or overwrite only as permitted by the invigilator.
Breaks are generally not allowed during the test. Use the washroom before entering the hall; if a medical emergency arises, raise your hand and follow the invigilator's direction.
Scoring follows the official marking scheme, including any negative marking for wrong answers, as stated in the recruitment notification. Confirm the exact scheme with the provider rather than relying on memory.
Do not carry the question booklet or any part of the OMR sheet out of the hall. Hand over all materials as directed before leaving.