Lok Sewa Kharidar exam-day guide
Lok Sewa Kharidar · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admit card / exam entry slip
Print or download the admit card issued through the Lok Sewa Aayog (Public Service Commission) online application system. Check that your name, roll number, exam centre, and paper/level match your application. If the admit card has not appeared or you are unsure about the printing requirement, confirm with the provider (Lok Sewa Aayog) or the notice on its official portal.
Citizenship certificate or government photo ID
Carry the original photo ID you used in the application (typically Nepali citizenship certificate; a passport may also be accepted). Photocopies alone are usually not enough. Confirm the accepted ID list with the provider before the exam.
Extra passport-size photographs
Bring two or three recent photos matching the one affixed to your application, in case the invigilator asks for verification or a form needs completing. Treat this as a precaution; confirm whether photos are required with the provider.
Black or blue ballpoint pens (two or more)
Objective answer sheets are normally filled with a black or blue pen and bubbles must be shaded fully. Carry spares and test each pen before leaving home. Confirm the permitted ink colour on the admit card instructions.
Pencil, eraser, and sharpener
Useful for rough work and for correcting shading errors if the sheet allows erasure. Some centres restrict pencils on the answer sheet itself, so follow invigilator instructions.
Transparent water bottle and light snack
Stay hydrated and keep energy up for a multi-hour paper. Keep the bottle transparent and the snack quiet and unwrapped if possible; confirm whether food is allowed inside the hall with the provider.
Simple analog wristwatch
Many halls do not have a visible clock. A basic non-smart watch helps you pace sections. Smart watches and phones are almost always banned; confirm the watch policy on the admit card.
Know your exam centre route and reach early
Visit or map the centre a day before, note travel time and traffic, and plan to arrive well before the reporting time printed on the admit card. Late entry rules vary, so confirm the cut-off with the provider.
Leave prohibited electronics at home
Mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth earbuds, and calculators are generally not allowed in the hall. If the centre has no safe storage, arrange to leave them with a companion. Confirm the exact banned-items list with the provider.
Review the official syllabus and marking scheme
Re-read the Lok Sewa Aayog notice for your specific position and level to confirm the paper structure (objective versus subjective), number of questions, and negative marking. Do not rely on second-hand summaries.
Physical readiness: sleep, food, and medication
Sleep normally the night before, eat a familiar breakfast, and carry any prescribed medicine. Avoid trying new caffeine levels or foods on exam day.
Backup plan for documents
Keep digital copies of the admit card and ID on your phone and a printed spare with a family member, in case of loss. This is a precaution, not a substitute for originals.
Plan the day
Confirm logistics: re-read the admit card for reporting time, centre address, and instructions; check the Lok Sewa Aayog website for any centre-change or postponement notice. Plan the travel route and, if possible, do a dry run to the centre.
Do a final syllabus pass: list the subjects and weightings from the official notice, then spend time only on weak areas and on formulae, definitions, and current-affairs highlights. Stop learning brand-new topics.
Take one full-length timed mock under exam conditions, then review every wrong answer to find patterns (misreading, time sinks, guessing). Adjust your section order and time budget accordingly.
Assemble the document folder: admit card, original ID, photos, pens, pencil, eraser, watch, water bottle. Place everything in one bag so nothing is hunted for later.
Light revision only: skim your own summary notes, key facts, and mistake log. Avoid heavy new material and avoid discussing preparation with anxious peers.
Check the weather and traffic advisories for the route, charge your phone, set two alarms, and tell a family member your schedule. Sleep at your normal time rather than sleeping very early.
Eat a normal breakfast, re-check the bag against the checklist, and leave with a buffer so you arrive ahead of the reporting time. Do not carry banned electronics into the centre.
Locate your hall and seat, keep documents in hand for verification, use the washroom before entering, and stay calm. Follow invigilator instructions for seating and answer-sheet distribution.
Fill in roll number, name, and other details on the answer sheet exactly as instructed, and verify the paper code and question count. Read the instructions on negative marking and on how to shade answers.
Work in passes: answer confident questions first, mark doubtful ones, and skip time sinks. Keep an eye on the clock and allocate time for each section based on its weight.
Transfer or verify all answers on the answer sheet, check that shading is complete and unambiguous, and ensure no answer is left misaligned with its question number. Stop writing when told.
Note the questions you found difficult while memory is fresh, keep your admit card and roll number safe for result checking, and monitor the official portal for answer keys, results, and next-stage notices.
Rules to check
Carry the original admit card and the original photo ID used in your application to the hall; entry is normally refused without them. Confirm the exact accepted documents with the provider before exam day.
Follow all invigilator instructions and sit only at your assigned seat. Any attempt to impersonate another candidate or to have someone sit for you is treated as serious misconduct.
Mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, and unauthorised calculators or notes are generally prohibited in the hall. Confirm the banned-items list on the admit card or with the provider, and do not rely on being able to store devices at the centre.
Use only the pen or pencil specified for the answer sheet, shade answers fully, and do not write identifying marks or extra notes on the answer sheet beyond what is instructed.
Do not communicate with other candidates, exchange materials, or look at others' papers during the exam. Suspected copying or unfair means can lead to cancellation of your candidature.
If you need to leave the hall for the washroom, raise your hand and wait for the invigilator; re-entry may be escorted and time is generally not extended. Confirm the centre's break and washroom policy with the provider.
Scoring follows the notice for your specific position: check whether the paper is objective or subjective and whether negative marking applies before you guess. Do not assume the pattern from another level or another commission.
Report any problem with your question paper (misprint, missing page, wrong paper code) to the invigilator immediately and ask for a replacement; do not wait until the end of the exam.