RRB Radiographer exam-day guide
RRB Radiographer · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Printed e-call letter/admit card
Carry at least two clean printouts and check that your name, roll number, category, exam date, shift and centre address are legible; keep a soft copy on your phone only as backup, not as the primary document.
Original valid photo ID
Bring the original ID you declared in the application, with the same spelling and date of birth as the admit card; do not rely on a photocopy or expired document.
Recent passport-size photographs
Carry the number of photographs stated in your e-call letter/instructions; confirm the exact number and specification with the provider before travelling.
Self-declaration/undertaking form if listed on the admit card - needs_review
Some RRB CBT instructions require a signed self-declaration; check your e-call letter and confirm with the provider whether a prescribed format is needed.
Simple black or blue ballpoint pen if instructions permit - needs_review
A pen may be needed for signatures or declarations; confirm whether pens are allowed inside your centre and whether the CBT provides a scribble pad.
Spectacles, medication and other essential personal items
Carry only what you genuinely need and check the permitted-items list; declare medication to security/invigilator if required and confirm the rule with the provider.
Confirmed centre route and reporting time
Re-check the centre address, gate, reporting time and local transport plan; identify a backup route and allow extra time for security and biometric checks.
Travel and stay documents
Keep train/bus tickets, hotel confirmation and a local contact number separately so you are not searching for them at the gate.
A small permitted pouch for documents
Use a simple folder or transparent pouch for the admit card, ID, photographs and pen so verification is quick and documents stay dry.
Planned light meal and water before reporting
Eat a normal meal and stay hydrated before you enter; confirm whether a transparent water bottle is allowed at your centre.
Alarm and backup wake-up plan
Set two alarms and arrange a backup wake-up call or travel companion so you reach the centre well before the reporting time.
Plan the day
Download and print the e-call letter; read every instruction page; verify that your photo ID matches the application details; confirm the centre location and reporting time; take one timed mock/practice set if available; stop starting new topics and protect sleep.
Pack the admit card, original ID, photographs, pen if permitted and any required declaration; print backup copies; charge your phone and power bank for travel only; confirm transport; keep the bag by the door; avoid late-night study and alcohol.
Eat a light breakfast; dress simply and avoid heavy jewellery or items that slow security checks; leave early; reach the centre before the reporting time; switch off and pack away your phone before entering the gate; keep documents ready for verification and biometric capture.
Read the on-screen instructions and question palette carefully; use the rough sheet only if provided; answer confident questions first; mark doubtful ones for review; watch the clock but do not rush; raise your hand for an invigilator if there is a technical problem; submit only after checking that all responses are saved.
Rules to check
Carry the original photo ID named on your admit card; photocopies, screenshots and expired IDs are normally not accepted. Confirm the accepted ID list with the provider before exam day.
Reach the centre by the reporting time printed on your e-call letter. Late entry can be refused, and gate-closing rules vary by centre; confirm the exact cut-off with the provider.
Do not carry mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, earphones, calculators or unauthorised study material into the exam hall. Follow the centre's secure-holding procedure for bags and devices.
Cooperate with photograph, biometric, thumb-impression and document verification. If your biometrics fail, inform the invigilator immediately rather than leaving the queue.
There is normally no scheduled break during a computer-based test. If you feel unwell, raise your hand and wait for the invigilator; do not leave the hall without permission.
Do not talk, gesture, share rough sheets or attempt any unfair means. Follow invigilator instructions; malpractice can lead to cancellation and debarment.
Check the CEN notification for the scoring and negative-marking rule applicable to Radiographer. If negative marking applies, avoid wild guesses; confirm the exact rule with the provider rather than relying on memory.