Archive · 19 Sep 2025
UPSC to Implement AI Facial Recognition in All Exams
The UPSC is now using a new AI system that checks if exam takers are who they say they are.
This system uses facial recognition to quickly match faces with photos from their applications.
The pilot program was tested and found to be successful, with each scan taking only a few seconds.
This should make exams more secure and faster to get through.
UPSC plans to use this technology in all exams, including the civil services exams.
UPSC successfully tested AI facial recognition for candidate verification.
The pilot program was conducted in Gurugram.
The trials involved NDA & NA II and CDS II exams.
The technology was developed in collaboration with NeGD.
Verification time reduced to approximately 8-10 seconds per candidate.
- Who
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- What
- Successfully tested AI facial recognition for candidate verification and plans to implement it in all exams.
- When
- September 14, 2025 (pilot)
- Where
- Gurugram, India (pilot)
- Why
- To strengthen exam integrity and enhance the entry experience for candidates.
Potential Privacy Concerns
Enhanced Security and Efficiency
Candidate Data
Potential Privacy Concerns
Implementation of the system may raise concerns about candidate data privacy.
Enhanced Security and Efficiency
The commission considers candidate privacy a top priority and is taking care to protect the integrity of the process.
- Organization
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Technology
- AI-based facial authentication
- Partners
- National e-Governance Division (NeGD)
- Purpose
- Quick and secure candidate verification
- Pilot Location
- Gurugram, India
- Pilot Exams
- NDA & NA II and CDS II
- Pilot Date
- September 14, 2025
- Verification Time
- 8 to 10 seconds per candidate
