A set of Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) have been released by the Assam Public Service Commission for candidates appearing in the Assam Civil Service prelims examination on August 12.The applicants who have taken at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine are exempted from carrying a negative RT-PCR or RAT test report. But, the candidates are asked to carry a hard copy of the vaccine certificate.Candidates who are yet to be vaccinated will have to carry a RT-PCR or RAT negative report with them at the time of examination or interview.The Commission has made it compulsory for the candidates who are appearing for exams and interviews to wear masks, face shields, and hand gloves. It has allowed candidates to carry a small hand sanitizer bottles of up to 60 ml to the exam venue.