SJVN JFE & FE exam-day guide
SJVN JFE & FE · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admit card / hall ticket printout
Carry the admit card or hall ticket issued for your SJVN JFE/FE recruitment test, plus a spare printed copy. The exact download window, portal, and whether a printout is mandatory should be confirmed with the provider or the official SJVN recruitment notification.
Original photo ID matching your application
Bring the original government photo ID whose number you entered in the application (Aadhaar, PAN, passport, driving licence, or voter ID). A photocopy alone is usually not accepted; carry one photocopy as backup. Confirm the accepted ID list with the provider.
Passport-size photographs
Carry two to four recent colour photographs in the same specification as the one pasted on your application form. Some centres collect one for the attendance sheet; confirm the exact number and size with the provider.
Application form / registration confirmation
Keep a printed copy of the submitted application or registration slip with your registration number and roll number visible. Whether this is compulsory at the gate should be confirmed with the provider.
Transparent water bottle and simple stationery
Carry a transparent water bottle and a black or blue ballpoint pen. Do not bring pencil boxes, calculators, smart watches, or loose paper unless the notice explicitly permits them. Confirm the permitted stationery list with the provider.
Know your reporting time and centre route
Note the reporting time printed on your admit card and plan to arrive well before it; gates typically close before the paper starts. Do a route check the day before, including local transport frequency and parking availability.
Pre-plan biometric and frisking time
Centres commonly run photo capture, biometric verification, and frisking before seating. Budget extra time and keep pockets empty of metal items to speed this up. Confirm the exact process with the provider.
Review the technical syllabus one last time
For the JFE (Junior Field Engineer) and FE (Field Engineer) posts, the paper is expected to test the relevant engineering discipline plus general aptitude. Re-read your own one-page formula and concept sheet rather than starting new topics.
Confirm exam mode and duration
Check on the admit card whether the test is computer-based or OMR-based and how long it runs. The exact duration, number of questions, and marking scheme should be confirmed with the provider or the official notification.
Medical and fitness documents awareness
Field engineer roles often involve site postings and may require a medical fitness certificate at a later stage. Do not carry medical documents to the written test unless asked; confirm the document checklist for each stage with the provider.
No prohibited electronics
Leave mobile phones, Bluetooth earbuds, smart bands, and any wearable device outside the exam hall or in the designated deposit area if one is provided. Carrying them inside can lead to disqualification.
Backup plan for ID or admit card issues
Save a soft copy of the admit card and ID on your phone and email, and note the recruitment helpline number. If a document is missing, contact the centre coordinator immediately rather than attempting to enter without it.
Plan the day
Download and print the admit card; verify name, roll number, centre address, reporting time, and category details. Raise any discrepancy with the provider immediately, since corrections take time. Re-read the official instruction sheet for permitted and prohibited items.
Do a focused revision pass over your strongest technical topics and the aptitude areas where you score reliably. Stop opening new reference material. Solve one timed sectional set to recheck your pacing.
Travel to or confirm the route to the centre if it is in another city. Book accommodation close to the centre and keep buffer time for traffic. Assemble your documents in a single folder so nothing is hunted for on the day.
Do a light revision of formula sheets and common question patterns only. Check the weather and local transport advisories. Set two alarms, charge your phone, and sleep at your normal time rather than cramming late.
Eat a normal meal, avoid heavy or unfamiliar food, and leave earlier than the map suggests. Recheck the document folder before locking the door: admit card, original ID, photographs, and pen. Reach the centre before the reporting time and complete verification calmly.
Read the instructions on the screen or booklet first, confirm the marking scheme for negative marking if any, and note the sectional time limits if they apply. Attempt questions you are sure of first, mark uncertain ones for review, and return to them only after the sure pass.
Watch the clock at the halfway mark and adjust pace. Do not leave answers blank on questions with no negative marking. If the system freezes, raise your hand and wait for the invigilator rather than restarting anything yourself.
Note your responses or rough attempt count if the paper allows it, keep the admit card safely for future stages, and watch the official SJVN recruitment page for answer keys, cut-off, and shortlist notices. Confirm result timelines with the provider.
Rules to check
Carry only the original photo ID that matches your application details; a mismatch between the name on the admit card and the ID can bar entry. Confirm the accepted ID types with the provider.
Follow the reporting time strictly. Candidates arriving after gate closure are generally not admitted, and no extra time is given for late arrival; the exact cut-off should be confirmed with the provider.
Electronic devices, smart watches, Bluetooth accessories, and study material are prohibited inside the exam hall. Keep them outside or in any designated deposit facility; carrying them inside risks disqualification.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test, do not look at others' screens or papers, and do not pass or receive any material. Invigilators may cancel your candidature for malpractice.
Breaks are usually not permitted once the test begins; use the washroom before entering the hall. If a medical need arises, attract the invigilator's attention and follow their instruction.
The marking scheme, including any negative marking for wrong answers, should be read from the official instructions before you begin attempting. Do not assume a scheme from memory; confirm it with the provider.
Any request for re-evaluation, change of centre, or rescheduling must go through the official recruitment channel; centre staff cannot alter your registration on the day.
Keep your admit card and a record of your roll number after the test. They are needed for later stages such as document verification and medical examination, whose requirements should be confirmed with the provider.