IRDAI Surveyor Motor (S-06) exam-day guide
IRDAI Surveyor Motor (S-06) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Printed or downloaded admit card / hall ticket
Carry the exact document the exam body issues for S-06. If your admit card has not arrived or you are unsure of the format (print vs digital), confirm with the provider well before the test. Do not assume a screenshot will be accepted.
Original photo ID matching your application
Bring the same ID type and number you declared at application. Photocopies and expired documents are commonly rejected. If your name spelling differs slightly from the admit card, confirm with the provider how to handle it.
Recent passport-size photographs
Carry two or three spare photographs in case the venue requires one for the attendance sheet. Exact requirements vary, so confirm with the provider whether photographs are needed.
Exam-centre address, route and reporting time
Note the full venue address, the reporting time printed on your admit card, and a backup route. Visit or map the route the day before so traffic or metro delays do not cost you the entry window.
Simple blue or black ballpoint pens
Carry two working pens, since answer sheets and rough work are usually handwritten. Confirm from the provider's instructions whether pencils, erasers or any other stationery are permitted or supplied.
Transparent water bottle and light snack
Long papers are easier to sit through if you stay hydrated. Keep everything in a clear container because many centres restrict opaque bags and bottles. Confirm with the provider what is allowed inside the hall.
No prohibited items on your person
Leave mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth earbuds, calculators and study notes outside the hall or in the designated deposit area. Possession inside the hall is a common ground for cancellation of candidature.
Revised syllabus and current IRDAI regulations summary
Use only your own concise notes for last-minute revision. Re-read the sections on surveyor licensing, claim documentation, motor tariff concepts and the code of conduct, since these are frequently tested.
Question-paper instructions rehearsed
Practise reading the front-page instructions of a mock paper: negative marking, section-wise marks and whether all questions are compulsory. Rules can change, so confirm the current pattern with the provider.
Backup plan for travel and documents
Keep a photocopy of your admit card and ID in your bag and share the venue details with someone at home. If you are unsure whether photocopies are allowed inside the hall, confirm with the provider.
Plan the day
Finish your syllabus revision and switch to consolidation. Re-read your own summary notes on motor insurance practice, surveyor conduct and claim procedures instead of starting new topics. Solve one full-length timed mock under exam conditions and review every wrong answer. Check the admit card details (name, roll number, venue, reporting time) and raise any discrepancy with the provider immediately, since corrections take time.
Confirm the venue location and travel time, including a backup route. Pack your bag with the admit card, original ID, photographs, pens and a transparent water bottle. Keep the admit card in a separate pocket from your wallet so it cannot be misplaced. Do a short revision of formulas, definitions and regulatory time limits. Avoid studying late; sleep for a full night, because recall of definitions and procedures suffers most when you are tired.
Eat a normal breakfast, recheck that your ID and admit card are with you, and leave with a buffer of at least 30 to 45 minutes over the estimated travel time. Reach the centre before the reporting time, because entry usually closes at a fixed point. Use the waiting period to skim only your one-page summary, not to learn new material. Switch off your phone and deposit it as instructed before entering the hall.
Read the front-page instructions first and note the total marks, number of questions and any negative marking. Do a quick pass and answer the questions you are confident about, then return to the harder ones. For scenario questions on motor claims, identify the policy type, the coverage in force and the exclusion before choosing an option. For questions on surveyor duties, prefer the answer that reflects independence, documented reasoning and timely reporting. Keep 5 to 10 minutes at the end to check that every question is attempted and that roll number and booklet details are filled correctly.
Rules to check
Carry the original photo ID declared in your application; photocopies, expired documents or a different ID type are commonly refused entry. If you are unsure which ID is accepted, confirm with the provider.
Report at the time printed on your admit card. Late entry is usually not allowed once the paper has begun, and no extra time is given for late arrival.
Do not keep mobile phones, smart watches, earbuds, calculators or notes with you inside the hall. Possession, even if switched off, can lead to cancellation of your candidature.
Follow the invigilator's instructions on filling the answer sheet, booklet number and roll number. Unmarked or wrongly coded answer sheets may not be evaluated.
Stay in your seat for the full duration unless the invigilator permits you to leave. If you need a washroom break, raise your hand and follow the escort procedure; the clock does not stop.
Answer in the medium and format specified in the paper. If the paper carries negative marking or optional sections, apply the rule exactly as printed; confirm the current scoring pattern with the provider if it is not stated clearly.
Do not communicate with other candidates or exchange material during the exam. Any malpractice finding is handled under the exam body's unfair-means rules and can bar you from future attempts.
Keep the admit card safe after the exam, since you may need it for result checking or later stages. Do not rely on the invigilator to retain your documents.