🎒 The Night Before Exam Checklist
Competitive examinations like SSC, UPSC, State PSC, and Railway tests maintain zero tolerance for late arrivals, missing documents, or prohibited items. Even a brilliant aspirant can be barred from entering the exam hall if their ID lacks a complete date of birth or their admit card printout is smudged.
Essential Bag Checklist
- 2 Clean Printed Copies of the Admit Card (Color preferred).
- Original Valid Government Photo ID (Aadhaar / Voter ID).
- 2 Recent Passport Size Photographs (matching form upload).
- 2 Transparent Ballpoint Pens (Black/Blue ink, no metal bodies).
- Transparent water bottle (if permitted in notice).
Strictly Prohibited Items (No Lockers Provided!)
- Smartwatches, analog wristwatches, fitness bands.
- Mobile phones, earphones, bluetooth headsets, micro-cameras.
- Leather belts with large metallic buckles.
- Wallets, coins, keys, metallic hairpins, or heavy jewelry.
- Notes, rough sheets, books, log tables, calculators.
🪪 Photo ID Rules: The "Full Date of Birth" Requirement
Under strict guidelines issued by the SSC, UPSC, and NTA, the photo identity card carried by the candidate must contain the complete Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY) matching exactly with the date printed on the Admit Card:
| Document Type | Acceptance Status | Conditions & Critical Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Original Aadhaar Card / E-Aadhaar | 100% Accepted | Must show full DOB (DD/MM/YYYY). Older cards showing only year of birth (e.g. "Birth: 1999") are rejected unless supported by 10th marksheet. |
| Voter Identity Card (EPIC) | Accepted | Original physical card. Photo and name must be clean without water damage. |
| Driving License / Passport | Accepted | Valid and unexpired. Digital driving licenses on Digilocker are rejected at physical security gates. |
| College ID / Ration Card / Notary ID | Strictly REJECTED | Institutional ID cards, private employee cards, and ration cards are invalid under central recruitment rules. |
👕 Dress Code & Biometric Verification Protocols
- Footwear: Wear flat slippers or open sandals without socks. Avoid boots or thick-soled sneakers, which require detailed physical security removal.
- Apparel: Wear simple light t-shirts or kurtas with half sleeves without large metallic buttons or excessive pockets.
- Biometric Thumb Impression: Keep your thumbs clean and dry on exam morning. Avoid applying henna, ink, or oil on your fingers 48 hours prior to the test, which can cause biometric scanner failure.
- Reporting Timing: Reach the center 60-90 minutes before your scheduled shift. Remember: Security gates close strictly 15 minutes before the exam starts with zero exceptions.