UPSC to roll out biometric and AI surveillance for exams from June, Civil Services prelims 2025 exempt

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) plans to implement AI-based surveillance and biometric verification connected to Aadhaar for its recruitment exams starting in June in a clear attempt to combat.

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impersonation and improve exam integrity. The Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025, which is scheduled for this Sunday and will feature almost 9.5 lakh candidates from 80 locations throughout the country, would not be affected by these new regulations.

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According to sources, the next phase will involve scanning electronic admit cards for QR codes, matching fingerprints, and facial recognition. Additionally, AI-powered live CCTV monitoring will be used to spot any unusual behavior during exams and to prevent and detect impersonation. This change comes after UPSC's verification procedures came under increased scrutiny, especially in the wake of the well-publicized Puja Khedkar case. The former IAS probationer is suspected of using various identities and falsifying personal information in order to take the Civil Services Examination more than is permitted. After finding inconsistencies in her applications, such as modifications to her name and parental details, the Commission revoked her 2022 candidacy. Even though the case is currently in court, it led to a comprehensive assessment of UPSC's test procedures.

Foundation for Reform

When UPSC requested technical proposals from public sector organizations to create a secure identity system last year, the foundation for this digital transformation was laid. The voluntary use of Aadhaar authentication in different phases of the hiring process was then approved by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).

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Retrospective Review and Procedural Reforms

When UPSC requested technical proposals from public sector organizations to create a secure identity system last year, the foundation for this digital transformation was laid. The voluntary use of Aadhaar authentication in different phases of the hiring process was then approved by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).