Things to Remember – For UPSC IAS Prelims 2023 Examination

Dear Friends,

Tomorrow is the day of judgment for UPSC aspirants, UPSC IAS CSE Prelims 2023 exam will be held tomorrow in 2 sessions. Although every aspirant knows all Dos and Don’ts before leaving for the examination hall and entering there, however as we care for you, we still would like to remind you :), so that nothing stands between you and your official OMR sheet.

Guidelines have been issued specifically for Delhi due to the inauguration of the New Parliament Building tomorrow. A number of VVIPsNIPs and other dignitaries are likely to attend the functions/ceremonies planned in connection with the inauguration. Therefore, candidates in Delhi are advised to start early with ample time in hand to reach their venues timely.

Please check for all the following prerequisites, as well:-

1. Take the printout of the e-Admit Card along with the (original) Photo Identity Card.

2. E-Admit Card must be preserved till the declaration of the final results of the Civil Services Examination, 2022.

3. Remember to take 2 Black Ball Point Pens and a whitener (for unavoidable situations). Answers marked other than black ballpoint pens will not be evaluated.

4. Candidates, who do not have clear photographs on the e-Admit Card, must take photo identification proof and two passport-size photographs, one for each session.

5. Wearing of mask/face cover is mandatory for all candidates.

6. The candidate may carry his/her own hand sanitizer (small size) in a transparent bottle.

7. Reach the exam venue, at least 10 minutes before the exam time, i.e. 9:20. To ensure that, you should visit the venue once before the day of the exam.

8. If possible, candidates should avoid taking any electronic equipment that can be used for any type of communication. However, if you are taking any equipment like phones, you need to leave it outside the venue.

9. Any omission/ mistake/ discrepancy in details like Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code in the OMR answer sheet, may result in rejection of the answer sheet. So fill in the details very carefully.

10. Maintain your calm before and during exams, and avoid anything stressful. It will help you in recollection and thinking.

We wish you success in the exam!!