TSGENCO AE exam-day guide
TSGENCO AE · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Printed hall ticket / admit card
Download from the official TSGENCO recruitment portal and print at least two copies. Verify that the roll number, exam centre address, reporting time, and paper timings are legible. Confirm with the provider whether a colour print or attestation is required.
Original photo ID plus one photocopy
Carry a valid original government photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, passport, driving licence, or voter ID) and a photocopy. The exact list of accepted IDs and whether the photocopy must be self-attested should be confirmed with the provider.
Passport-size photographs
Carry 4–6 recent photographs matching the one uploaded in the application. Some centres paste a photo on the attendance sheet; the exact number and size specification should be confirmed with the provider.
Blue or black ballpoint pens
Carry at least two working pens. For OMR-based papers, use only the pen colour specified in the instructions; for CBT, pens are usually not needed. Confirm the mode of the exam and the permitted stationery with the provider.
Transparent water bottle
Carry a clear, label-free bottle if the centre permits water at the desk. Rules on bottles and caps vary by centre; confirm with the provider and follow invigilator instructions.
Simple analogue or digital watch
A basic watch helps pace sections if the centre has no visible clock. Smartwatches and watches with communication or storage features are almost always banned; confirm the provider's policy on ordinary watches.
Know the reporting time and centre route
Recheck the reporting time on the hall ticket and plan to arrive 60–90 minutes early. Visit or map the route in advance and identify a backup route; late entry cut-offs are strict and should be confirmed with the provider.
Leave prohibited items at home or with a companion
Do not bring phones, smart devices, Bluetooth earbuds, calculators, study material, or bags unless the provider explicitly allows a secure drop area. Many centres provide no safe storage, so plan accordingly.
Read the instruction sheet on the portal
Download and read the official candidate instructions for the exam mode (OMR or computer-based). Note the section order, negative marking, and rough-work policy; confirm any detail not stated in the notice with the provider.
Medical essentials and personal needs
Carry prescribed medicines and a doctor's note if you have a medical condition. Inform the invigilator about any need for a toilet break or medical accommodation; the provider's policy on breaks and accommodations should be confirmed.
Plan the day
Download and print the hall ticket; verify every field against your application. Re-read the official instructions for the exam mode, section structure, and marking scheme. Do a timed full-length mock or review your error log for the three weakest topics, then stop learning new material. Reconfirm the centre address and travel plan, including a backup route. Adjust sleep to match the exam-day wake-up time and avoid late-night study.
Pack the hall ticket, original ID and photocopy, photographs, pens, water bottle, and watch in one transparent pouch. Lay out clothes and travel money. Do a light revision of formulas, key definitions, and standard procedures only. Check the weather and local transport advisories. Eat a normal meal, avoid alcohol and heavy caffeine after evening, and sleep at your usual time.
Eat a light, familiar breakfast and drink water normally. Leave with enough buffer to reach the centre 60–90 minutes before reporting time. At the centre, locate the notice board for your roll number and room, keep the hall ticket and ID ready for verification, and switch off your phone before entering the restricted area. Use the toilet before entering the hall; confirm the provider's policy on breaks during the test.
Read the instructions on the cover or screen before starting. Fill in roll number, booklet number, and other fields exactly as directed; for OMR, use only the specified pen and darken bubbles fully. Do a first pass answering confident questions, mark uncertain ones, and return to them. Watch the clock and allocate time per section based on the official structure. For computer-based tests, use the on-screen timer and review flagged questions before submitting. Do not leave the hall until the invigilator permits it.
Rules to check
Carry the original hall ticket and the original photo ID listed in the official notice; photocopies alone are normally not accepted. Confirm the exact accepted ID list with the provider.
Electronic devices, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, and study material are prohibited inside the exam hall. Do not rely on the centre providing storage; confirm the provider's policy on personal belongings.
Follow the reporting time and late-entry cut-off printed on the hall ticket. Candidates arriving after the cut-off are generally not admitted; confirm the exact cut-off with the provider.
For OMR papers, use only the pen colour specified in the instructions and mark one response per question. Erasures, whitener, and multiple marks can invalidate an answer; confirm the evaluation rules with the provider.
Breaks and toilet access during the test are usually restricted. If you need a break for medical reasons, raise your hand and inform the invigilator; the provider's accommodation policy should be confirmed in advance.
Negative marking, sectional time limits, and normalization, if any, are set by the provider. Read the official instructions and do not assume a marking scheme; confirm any detail not stated in the notice with the provider.
Do not communicate with other candidates, pass material, or attempt to use unauthorised aids. Suspected malpractice can lead to disqualification and debarment under the provider's rules.
Submit the answer sheet or computer-based test only as directed by the invigilator, and leave the hall only after being permitted. Keep the hall ticket and ID until the end of the session for verification.