UPSC Introduces Face Authentication for Candidate Verification

UPSC Exam: As per recently released update, candidates appearing in UPSC exam will have to undergo Face Authentication at centre. Check details here 

UPSC Introduces Face Authentication

UPSC Recruitment: Union Public Service Commission has introduced Face Authentication for candidate verification during its exams. This new initiative will help in using modern technology to ensure fairness, transparency and security. To ensure that only genuine candidates appear for UPSC exam, face authentication has been made important. This will eliminate impersonation and other malpractices by verifying candidate identity through biometric facial recognition at exam centre. 

Under this system, candidates appearing for UPSC exam will undergo facial verification at centre. Their live facial image will be matched with photograph submitted during application period. This authentication will be held alongside existing verification methods such as admit card checks and identity proof verification.

Introduction of Face Authentication 

Candidates must make sure that photographs uploaded in their application form is clear and matches their appearance. There will be many advantages after introduction of face authentication 

• It will reduce chances of impersonation.
• Faster Verification
• Transparency and Fairness
• Aligns UPSC process with modern digital governance practices