CBSE JA & Superintendent Exam 2025: What to Carry & What Not to Carry

With the CBSE Junior Assistant and Superintendent exams scheduled on 20th April 2025, many first-time candidates are asking: What documents should I carry to the exam center? Here’s a complete checklist and important precautions based solely on the official notification and guidance shared in the video.

✅ Essential Documents to Carry

1. 📄 Printed Copy of Admit Card
   • Must be downloaded from the official CBSE website
   • Entry is strictly not allowed without it
2. 🖼️ Two Passport Size Photographs
   • Must be the same photo as uploaded during registration
   • Carry 2–3 photos as a precaution
3. 🆔 Original Photo ID Proof
   • Preferred: Aadhaar Card (with correct DOB and clear photo)
   • Other valid IDs: Voter ID, Driving License, Passport
4. 📁 PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
   • If you claimed PwBD reservation, original certificate is mandatory

🚫 What NOT to Carry to the Exam Centre

To avoid disqualification or hassle at the gate, strictly avoid carrying the following:

• ❌ Smartwatch, wristwatch, earphones, Bluetooth devices
• ❌ Mobile phones, tablets, cameras, calculators
• ❌ Geometry boxes, pencil boxes, handbags, purses
• ❌ Loose papers, rough pages, stationery items from outside
• ❌ Whitener or correction fluid (not allowed on OMR sheets)

🔒 Bags and valuables should not be brought inside. Lockers may be available, but safety is not guaranteed. Best to leave such items outside with a guardian.

🕖 Reporting Time & Exam Slots

• Junior Assistant Exam:
  🕘 Exam Time: 9:30 AM
  🕖 Reporting Time: 7:30 AM
• Superintendent Exam:
  🕑 Exam Time: 2:00 PM
  🕛 Reporting Time: 12:00 PM

🕐 Reach at least 2 hours early for biometric verification and seat allocation.

📝 Important OMR Sheet Instructions

• Fill only one circle completely per question
• Do not mark two circles — it will be considered wrong
• Avoid fast or careless filling — marks will not be given for improperly filled circles
• Do not use whitener — your answer will be disqualified

🔁 Recap: What to Carry

• ✅ Admit card (printed copy)
• ✅ Original photo ID
• ✅ 2–3 passport-size photos
• ✅ PwBD certificate (if applicable)
• ✅ A simple ballpoint pen (if allowed; exam centers may provide one)

Final Advice

• Don’t rely on memory — pack your documents the night before
• Avoid last-minute panic by reaching well before time
• Follow the official instructions strictly for a smooth exam experience

Best of luck for your CBSE JA/Superintendent 2025 exam!
Stay confident, stay prepared, and give your best effort.