Haryana Civil Judge (Jr Div) exam-day guide
Haryana Civil Judge (Jr Div) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admit card / hall ticket (printed)
Download and print the Haryana Civil Judge (Junior Division) admit card from the official recruiting authority's portal as soon as it is released. Carry more than one printed copy. Verify that the roll number, centre name and address, reporting time and photograph are correct. If any detail is wrong, contact the provider immediately rather than correcting it by hand. Confirm with the provider whether a colour print or a specific paper size is required.
Original photo ID matching the admit card
Carry the original government photo identity document you declared in the application (for example Aadhaar, passport, PAN, driving licence or voter card). Photocopies and digital copies on a phone are generally not accepted. Confirm with the provider which ID documents are treated as valid and whether a particular document is mandatory.
Passport-size photographs
Carry several recent passport-size photographs matching the one pasted or uploaded on the application, in case the invigilator asks for one for the attendance sheet. Keep them loose and not stapled to the admit card unless the instructions say otherwise.
Blue or black ballpoint pens
Carry at least two working ballpoint pens of the colour the instructions specify for marking the OMR answer sheet. Do not rely on gel pens or pencils unless the provider explicitly permits them. Confirm the permitted ink colour with the provider's instruction sheet.
Transparent water bottle (subject to instructions)
Many examination centres allow only a transparent bottle with the label removed. Check the admit card or instruction sheet; if the rules are silent, confirm with the provider rather than assuming.
Know the centre location and reporting time
Visit or map the centre in advance and plan to arrive well before the reporting time printed on the admit card. Late entry is commonly refused after a cut-off. Keep the exact address and a local contact number written on paper, not only on your phone.
Read the full instruction sheet on the admit card
The admit card and the official notice usually list prohibited items, the reporting time, the gate-closing time and the marking scheme. Read these before the day and note anything ambiguous to confirm with the provider.
No electronic devices
Leave mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth earbuds, calculators and any other electronic device at home or with a companion. Centres commonly provide no secure storage, and possession inside the hall is treated as unfair means regardless of whether the device was used.
No study material or loose paper
Do not carry notes, books, chits or rough sheets into the hall. Rough work is normally done only on the space or sheets the invigilator provides. Confirm with the provider whether spare sheets are supplied.
Simple clothing and no jewellery
Wear comfortable clothing without heavy embroidery or metal accessories that could slow security screening. Avoid rings, bracelets and large belts where possible. Check whether the provider has issued any specific dress code.
Plan for the written/descriptive paper if applicable
For the written (main) examination, confirm the permitted stationery, whether ruled or unruled sheets are provided, and whether any statute books or bare acts are allowed. Do not assume; confirm with the provider, since rules differ between the preliminary and main stages.
Emergency and medical basics
Carry any prescribed medicine only after confirming with the provider that it is permitted, and inform the invigilator if you have a medical condition. Keep a small amount of cash for transport and a backup plan if your vehicle fails.
Plan the day
Stop starting new topics. Revise your own condensed notes on the subjects that carry the most marks, re-read the admit card instructions line by line, and confirm the centre address, reporting time and travel route. Print the admit card and ID documents, pack the transparent pouch with pens, photographs and documents, and check the weather and local transport situation. Sleep on a normal schedule rather than cramming overnight.
Do a light revision of key provisions and a few practice questions, then stop. Lay out clothes and the packed pouch. Charge nothing you intend to carry that is electronic; instead leave such devices at home. Set two alarms, arrange your transport, and confirm that a companion or family member knows your centre and expected return time. Eat a normal meal and sleep early.
Eat a proper breakfast, re-check the pouch for the admit card, ID and pens, and leave early enough to absorb traffic or transport delays. Arrive before the reporting time, find the gate, and locate the notice board showing your roll number and room. Use the washroom before entering the hall. Switch off and hand over any device before security screening.
Follow invigilator instructions, allow time for frisking and document verification, and sit at the seat matching your roll number. Listen to the instructions read out, fill the OMR or answer sheet details exactly as directed, and check that the booklet number and series match your sheet. Do not open the booklet before being told to.
Read the instructions on the booklet first, then work in passes: answer the questions you know, mark uncertain ones for a second pass, and reserve the last minutes for transferring answers and checking that no row is misaligned. Watch the clock against section or question counts. If negative marking applies, confirm the scheme beforehand and decide a consistent guessing policy rather than changing it mid-paper.
Stop new questions, verify that every answer is marked in the correct row and column, check the roll number and booklet details once more, and ensure your signature and thumb impression (if required) are in place. Hand over the sheet only when the invigilator asks.
Rules to check
Carry only the original photo ID that matches your application details; photocopies, screenshots and expired documents are commonly rejected. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted before the exam day.
Possession of a mobile phone, smartwatch or any other electronic device inside the hall is generally treated as unfair means even if it is switched off. Leave such items outside.
Follow the invigilator's directions on seating, booklet opening and sheet filling. Disobedience or communicating with other candidates can lead to expulsion and debarment.
Do not ask for or give breaks beyond what the provider permits. Toilet breaks are usually allowed only with an escort and may not extend your time; confirm with the provider whether any break is allowed at all.
Marking scheme, negative marking and the treatment of unattempted questions vary by stage and notice. Confirm the exact scheme with the provider's official instruction sheet and apply it consistently.
Any attempt to use unfair means, impersonate another candidate, or tamper with the answer sheet can result in cancellation of your candidature and possible debarment from future examinations.
Keep the admit card safe until the entire recruitment process is over, since it may be required at later stages such as the interview or document verification.
If any instruction on the admit card is unclear or appears inconsistent, contact the recruiting authority in writing before the exam rather than deciding on your own on the day.