# NICL AO Exam Day Checklist 2026: Documents and Rules > NICL AO exam day checklist 2026: carry the call letter and an original photo ID. Phones, watches and calculators are banned. See all the rules. Source: https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/before-exam-checklist/ Category: [NICL](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/) Guide: [NICL AO Agriculture 2026](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/) ## In short - Carry the call letter, an original photo ID and a photocopy of the same ID. - The name on the call letter must match the name on the photo ID exactly. - Phones, watches, calculators and similar items are not allowed in the exam center. The NICL AO exam day checklist 2026 is short. Carry your **call letter**, an **original photo ID** and a **photocopy of the same ID**. Leave phones, watches and calculators at home. Return to the [NICL AO Agriculture 2026 guide](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/) for all pages. ## What is on the NICL AO exam day checklist? NICL does not let a candidate enter without these three items. 1. A valid call letter for your date and session. 2. Your photo ID in original. The name must match the call letter and the form exactly. 3. A photocopy of the same photo ID. Read the [NICL AO admit card 2026 page](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/admit-card/) for the download steps and the photograph rule. ## Which photo IDs does NICL accept? NICL accepts any one of these IDs, if it carries your photograph and the same name as the call letter. - PAN card - Passport - Permanent driving license - Voter ID card - Bank passbook with photograph - Aadhaar card or e-Aadhaar with photograph - Employee ID - Bar Council identity card with photograph - A recent identity card from a recognized college or university - A photo ID that a Gazetted Officer issues on official letterhead - A photo ID that a public representative issues on official letterhead NICL does not accept a ration card or a learner driving license. ## What if your name does not match? If the name on the call letter and the ID differ, NICL can refuse entry. Female candidates who changed a name after marriage must take care. A candidate with a changed name can sit the exam only with an original Gazette notification, an original marriage certificate or an original affidavit. {{< callout type="warning" >}} A name mismatch between the call letter and the photo ID can stop you from taking the exam. {{< /callout >}} ## When must you reach the NICL AO exam center? The call letter gives a reporting time. It comes before the test start. NICL does not let a candidate in after that time. Phase I lasts 60 minutes and Phase II lasts 210 minutes. You may need to stay longer at the center. NICL checks documents, collects data, logs you in and gives instructions before the test starts. ## Which items does NICL ban at the exam center? NICL bans the following items. It can cancel a candidature, take disciplinary action, ban a candidate from future exams and file a police complaint for a breach. - Written or printed material, bits of paper, and calculators. - Geometry boxes, pencil boxes, plastic pouches, scales and writing pads. - Pen drives, log tables and electronic pens or scanners. - Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones, pagers and health bands. - Goggles, handbags, hair pins, hair bands, belts and caps. - Rings, earrings, nose pins, chains, necklaces, pendants, badges and brooches. - Any watch or wrist watch, and any camera. - Any metallic item. - Any food item, opened or packed. NICL cannot promise safekeeping of these items. Leave them at home. ## How do the sectional timer and marking work? Each section has its own timer. Unused time in one section does not move to another section. Phase I gives 20 minutes to each section. NICL deducts one-fourth of the marks for a wrong answer. A blank answer carries no penalty. Read the [NICL AO exam pattern 2026](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/exam-pattern/) to plan your time. ## What happens on the day of Phase II? NICL captures the thumb impression, iris scan and photograph of each candidate on the day of Phase II. NICL gives this advice for a smooth capture. - Wash off any ink, mehndi or color from your fingers. - Wash and dry your fingers if they are dirty, dusty or moist. - Tell the center staff at once if you have a thumb injury. - Do not wear contact lenses or makeup around the eyes. Check all keys on the keyboard before you type the descriptive answers. ## What if a technical problem hits the exam? NICL says a problem in the test can occur. It then tries to fix the problem. This can mean moving candidates to another seat or a delay in the test. NICL decides at its own discretion whether to hold a re-exam. A candidate has no claim for a re-test. {{< callout type="official" >}} Read the full exam rules in the [official advertisement on the NICL recruitment page](https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/recruitment). {{< /callout >}} ## What is the next step after the checklist? You have now covered the full guide. Return to the [NICL AO Agriculture 2026 guide](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/) for the key dates and links. Check the [NICL AO exam centers 2026 list](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/exam-centers/) one more time before you travel. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which ID proof is valid for the NICL AO exam? Valid IDs include a PAN card, passport, permanent driving license, voter ID card and Aadhaar with photograph. A bank passbook with photograph, an employee ID and a recent college ID also work. The name must match the call letter. ### Is a calculator allowed in the NICL AO exam? No. NICL bans calculators, pens, pencil boxes, written material, scales, writing pads and pen drives. It also bans communication devices. NICL cannot promise safekeeping of banned items. ### Can I wear a watch to the NICL AO exam? No. NICL bans any watch or wrist watch inside the exam center. It also bans cameras, health bands and metallic items. Leave these items at home. ### What happens if I reach the NICL AO center late? NICL does not let a candidate take the exam after the reporting time on the call letter. The reporting time comes before the test start. You may also need to stay longer for checks. ### Is a ration card valid ID for the NICL AO exam? No. NICL does not accept a ration card or a learner driving license as ID proof. Carry one of the listed IDs in original, with a photocopy of the same ID. ### What if my name changed after marriage? The name on your ID must match the call letter. If it differs, you must show an original Gazette notification, an original marriage certificate or an original affidavit. Without one of these, NICL does not admit you. ### Can I keep my bag and phone at the NICL AO center? NICL cannot assure safekeeping. It advises candidates not to bring banned items, such as mobile phones and handbags. Any agency at the center takes no responsibility for lost items. ## More in this guide - [NICL AO Agriculture 2026](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/): NICL AO Agriculture 2026 has 20 posts. Phase I is on 17 November 2026. See eligibility, fee, exam pattern and pay in one guide. - [Notification](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/notification/): NICL AO notification 2026 invites applications for 321 Scale I posts. Phase I is on 17 November 2026 and starting basic pay is ₹82,485. - [Eligibility](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/eligibility/): NICL AO Agriculture eligibility 2026 needs a four-year Agriculture degree with 60% marks and an age of 21 to 30 years on 1 October 2026. - [How to Apply](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/how-to-apply/): How to apply for NICL AO 2026: registration closed on 28 October 2026. The fee was ₹1,000 or ₹250. See the steps, photo size and upload rules. - [Vacancy](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/vacancy/): NICL AO vacancy 2026 lists 321 posts, including 20 in Agriculture. See the discipline-wise table for UR, OBC, SC, ST and EWS. - [Selection Process](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/selection-process/): NICL AO selection process 2026 has Phase I, Phase II and an interview. Final merit uses Phase II objective marks and interview marks at 80:20. - [Exam Pattern](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/exam-pattern/): NICL AO exam pattern 2026: Phase I has 100 questions in 60 minutes. Phase II has 250 objective marks and a 30-mark descriptive test. - [Previous Year Cut Off](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/previous-year-cutoff/): NICL AO previous year cut off for Phase I: the Generalist UR cut off was 70.75 in 2025 and 79.5 in 2024. See category and section marks. - [Salary](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/salary-and-job-profile/): NICL AO salary 2026 starts at a basic pay of ₹82,485. Total emoluments are about ₹1,14,000 per month in metro centers. See scale and benefits. - [Exam Centers](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/exam-centers/): NICL AO exam centers 2026 list the provisional Phase I cities in every zone and the Phase II cities. NICL can add, cancel or reallot centers. - [Admit Card](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/admit-card/): NICL AO admit card 2026 is the Phase I call letter on the NICL website. Learn the login details, download steps and what to carry on exam day.