Rajasthan Police SI exam-day guide
Rajasthan Police SI · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Download and read the official admit card
Download your e-admit card from the official Rajasthan Police recruitment portal as soon as it is released. Check your name, roll number, exam centre address, reporting time, and photograph carefully. If any detail is wrong, contact the recruitment authority immediately - do not wait until exam day. Carry a clean printed copy; some centres do not accept a soft copy. Confirm the exact print and copy requirements with the provider.
Valid photo ID in original
Carry the original photo identity document that matches the ID details on your admit card (commonly Aadhaar, PAN, passport, driving licence, or voter ID). Carry at least one original, not only a photocopy. The accepted ID list and whether photocopies are allowed should be confirmed with the provider before the exam.
Passport-size photographs
Carry a few recent passport-size colour photographs matching the one uploaded in your application. Some centres ask for a photo for the attendance sheet. The exact number and specification should be confirmed with the provider.
Black or blue ballpoint pens
Carry two or three working ballpoint pens. The OMR answer sheet must normally be filled with a ballpoint pen; pencil marks may not be read by the scanner. Confirm the permitted pen colour with the provider, since instructions vary by exam.
Transparent water bottle
Carry a clear, unlabelled transparent water bottle. Opaque bottles, bottles with printed labels, and outside food are commonly restricted. Confirm the centre's specific allowance with the provider.
Simple analogue wristwatch
Carry a basic analogue watch if you rely on one for time management. Smart watches, fitness bands, and any device with communication or storage capability are almost always prohibited. Confirm whether a watch is permitted at your centre with the provider.
No electronic or prohibited items
Leave mobile phones, Bluetooth earbuds, smart watches, calculators, and study material at home or with a companion. Most centres have no secure storage, and possession of a prohibited item can lead to debarment. Read the admit card's prohibited-items list carefully.
Plan the route and reach early
Visit or map the exam centre a day earlier and plan your route. Aim to arrive well before the reporting time printed on the admit card, because entry gates usually close before the paper starts. The exact gate-closing time and late-entry policy must be confirmed with the provider.
Dress simply and comfortably
Wear simple, comfortable clothing and footwear that is easy to remove if security screening requires it. Avoid heavy jewellery, belts with large metal buckles, and clothing likely to trigger repeated checks. Any specific dress code should be confirmed with the provider.
Rest, food, and medication
Sleep adequately for two nights before the exam, eat a light familiar breakfast, and carry any prescribed medicine only if the centre permits it. Avoid trying new food or heavy caffeine on exam morning.
Confirm exam pattern and marking scheme
Re-read the official notification for the number of questions, total marks, duration, and negative-marking rule for your post. Do not rely on memory or coaching-centre claims. If the negative-marking rule is not clearly stated, treat it as needs_review and confirm with the provider.
Rehearse OMR filling
Practise filling OMR bubbles with a ballpoint pen on a sample sheet: fully darken each bubble, keep the sheet clean, and avoid stray marks. Confirm the correct method and any sheet-specific instructions with the provider.
Plan the day
Download and print the admit card, verify all details, and note the reporting time and gate-closing time. Finalise your travel and stay plan and confirm the centre location on a map. Stop starting new topics; revise only your own short notes, formula sheets, and previous mistakes. Take one full-length mock test under timed conditions and review errors. Prepare the documents and items on the checklist and keep them in one bag.
Do a light revision of high-weight subjects such as Rajasthan general knowledge, current affairs, reasoning, and basic numeracy, using only material you have already studied. Re-check the admit card for any update or correction notice on the official portal. Confirm your transport and, if travelling, your accommodation. Avoid long, exhausting study sessions.
Pack the bag: admit card, original photo ID, photographs, pens, transparent water bottle, and analogue watch. Lay out comfortable clothes. Re-read the instructions printed on the admit card. Sleep early and avoid late-night revision. Do not discuss difficult questions with others, as it increases anxiety.
Eat a light breakfast, leave with extra time for traffic and security queues, and reach the centre before the reporting time. Keep the admit card and ID accessible for checking. Use the waiting time for calm recall of key facts, not for new topics. Follow all instructions from centre staff.
Fill your roll number and other details on the answer sheet exactly as instructed, then verify them. Read the paper's instructions on marking and negative marking before starting. Attempt easier questions first, mark uncertain ones, and return to them if time allows. Keep an eye on the clock and reserve the last few minutes to check that every answer is correctly bubbled and the sheet is clean.
Rules to check
Carry the printed admit card and the original photo ID specified on it; entry is usually refused without both. Confirm the accepted ID documents and copy requirements with the provider.
Do not bring mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, or any study material into the exam hall. Possession of a prohibited item can lead to disqualification, so leave such items at home.
Follow the reporting time and gate-closing time on the admit card. Late entry is generally not allowed; confirm the exact late-entry policy with the provider.
Fill the OMR sheet with the permitted pen only, darken bubbles fully, and avoid stray marks or folds. Erased or half-filled bubbles may be misread by the scanner.
Follow the negative-marking rule exactly as stated in the official notification for your post. If it is not clearly specified, treat it as needs_review and confirm with the provider before guessing answers.
Do not communicate with other candidates, exchange material, or attempt unfair means during the exam. Invigilator instructions and centre rules take precedence at all times.
Breaks are generally not permitted during the exam; use the washroom before entering the hall. Confirm the centre's policy on washroom breaks with the provider.
Keep the admit card safe after the exam, as it may be needed for later stages such as the Physical Efficiency Test or document verification.