Archive · 11 Jan 2026
UPSC mandates face authentication for all exams
The UPSC, which conducts exams for government jobs like IAS and IPS, has announced that all candidates will now have to go through face authentication at exam centres.
This means a computer will check your face to make sure you are the same person as in your registration photo.
They tested this new system in a small exam in Gurugram and it worked well, taking only about 10 seconds per person.
This change is meant to make exams more secure and fair.
The UPSC chairman said this new system makes the entry process faster and more secure.
So now, when you go to write a UPSC exam, be ready to show your face for this quick check!
UPSC mandates face authentication for all exam candidates to strengthen integrity
AI-enabled technology matches facial images with registration photos
Successful pilot conducted during NDA, NA II, and CDS II exams in Gurugram
Verification time reduced to 8-10 seconds per candidate
Applies to all UPSC exams, including civil services exams for IAS, IFS, and IPS
- Who
- All candidates appearing in UPSC exams
- What
- Mandatory face authentication at exam venues
- When
- Starting immediately (after pilot success)
- Where
- All UPSC exam centres
- Why
- To strengthen exam integrity and streamline verification
- Organization
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Purpose
- Strengthen exam integrity
- Technology
- AI-enabled facial authentication
- Pilot Exam
- NDA, NA II, CDS II (2025)
- Pilot Date
- September 14, 2025
- Pilot Location
- Gurugram
- Verification Time
- 8-10 seconds per candidate
