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August 14, 2026

What to Bring on Exam Day: Official CSC Attire, Required IDs & Exam Rules

Complete checklist of what to bring and what NOT to bring on CSE exam day. Official CSC dress code, acceptable lead pencils, valid IDs, and school gates arrival time.

Mandatory Items Checklist for Exam Day

1. **Valid Original ID Card:** Must be the same ID used during application.

2. **Notice of School Assignment (NSA):** Downloaded via OCSERVS or presented to proctors. 3. **Pencils & Eraser:** Lead Pencil No. 1 or No. 2 (bring at least 2 sharp pencils). 4. **Black Ballpen:** For signing attendance sheets and oath sheets. 5. **Transparent Water Bottle & Light Snacks:** Keep hydrated during the 3-hour exam.

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Official CSC Dress Code

Examinees must wear proper decent attire on examination day:

- **Allowed:** Plain T-shirt, collared polo, blouse, jeans, slacks, covered shoes (sneakers/leather shoes).

- **STRICTLY PROHIBITED:** Shorts, sando/sleeveless tops, slippers, sandals, caps, or dark sunglasses inside testing rooms.
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80% Passing Score Calculator

CSC Benchmark: 80.00%
Estimated Correct Answers:140 / 170
Calculated Score:82.4%
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Recommended Category Targets (To reach 80%):

Numerical Ability32 / 4080% Target
Verbal Ability40 / 5080% Target
Analytical Ability40 / 5080% Target
General Information24 / 3080% Target

Frequently Asked Questions

What lead pencil specification is required for the Pen and Paper Test?

You must bring lead pencils No. 1 or No. 2 (preferably No. 2) for optical mark shading.