What is the new face authentication rule for UPSC exams?

All candidates must undergo face authentication at UPSC examination centres for recruitment tests.

Why is UPSC implementing facial recognition?

UPSC is implementing facial recognition to improve security, credibility, and efficiency in its examination process.

When will face authentication start for UPSC exams?

Face authentication is now mandatory for all upcoming UPSC recruitment examinations.

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UPSC Cracks Down: Face ID Now Mandatory for Exams

11 Jan

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Summary

Face authentication will be mandatory for all candidates at UPSC exam venues.
This move aims to enhance the security and credibility of recruitment exams.
Facial recognition technology reduces verification time to seconds per person.

UPSC Cracks Down: Face ID Now Mandatory for Exams

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will now require all candidates to undergo mandatory face authentication during its recruitment examinations. This decision aims to significantly strengthen the integrity and security of the examination process nationwide. Officials confirmed this updated procedure will be implemented at all examination venues.

The UPSC, responsible for selecting candidates for prestigious government services like the Civil Services, had previously tested an AI-based facial authentication system. This pilot project, conducted during the NDA and NA II Examination 2025 and CDS II Examination 2025 on September 14 last year, proved successful.

This technology, implemented in select centres, digitally matches candidates' live facial images with their application photographs. UPSC Chairman Ajay Kumar noted that the system not only adds a robust layer of security against impersonation but also enhances operational efficiency, decreasing verification time per candidate to a mere 8-10 seconds.