Government authorises voluntary Aadhaar authentication for IBPS exams to enhance transparency

June 26, 2025 4:39 PM

Government authorises voluntary Aadhaar authentication for IBPS exams to enhance transparency

In a move aimed at promoting good governance and ensuring fair recruitment practices, the Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance has notified the voluntary use of Aadhaar authentication by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for candidate verification during examinations and recruitment processes. As per the notification published in the Gazette of India, IBPS—designated as a 'Public Examination Authority' under the Public Examination (Prevention of Unf...

Centre allows UPSC to perform Aadhaar-based authentication for candidates’ verifications

September 16, 2024 3:34 PM

Centre allows UPSC to perform Aadhaar-based authentication for candidates’ verifications

The Centre on Wednesday allowed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to perform Aadhaar-based authentication to verify candidates' identity voluntarily, both at the time of registration and during various stages of examinations and recruitment. In pursuance of sub-clause (ii) of clause (b) of sub-section (4) of section 4 of the Aadhaar, (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016, (as amended) read with rule 5 of the Aadhaar Authentication for Goo...