To maintain the integrity of its examinations, UPSC has put in place Aadhaar verification and surveillance with AI. The latest step is a reaction to recent disputes such as the Puja Khedkar case and the NEET paper leak that have raised issues about competitive exam security.
As per the reports, with the new version of the UPSC online portal introduced on May 28, candidates must now take four steps: make an account, engage in universal registration, fill in the common form, and upload their documents for examination. Furthermore, checking your ICFR account with Aadhaar can be done by voluntary Aadhaar authentication (by pressing Yes/No or using e-KYC).
Before even a week was over, more than 92% of the registered users decided to use Aadhaar verification. As of June 4, there were 2.65 lakh users who created accounts, and among them, 1.13 lakh did universal registration; 1.05 lakh of these people confirmed their identity via Aadhaar.
The Chairman of UPSC pointed out that the new platform makes it possible for candidates to use the same saved information for tests like the Civil Services Examination, CDS, and NDA. The tender should be submitted by July 30 2025.
AI-enabled cameras will also be put in the exam rooms, making sure one camera monitors 24 candidates each. They are developed to find unusual or suspicious behavior like different movements from the candidates or exam monitors, along with unusual activities near the exam station. Immediate notifications and fees will apply for any case where something is wrong in the verification or equipment.
UPSC chairman Ajay Kumar said, “They have removed repetitive data entry, enabling candidates to reuse their details across exams for a seamless and efficient experience.”
Although using Aadhaar is voluntary, people who do not use it may see their votes counted later because the process involves manual checks. UPSC protects disabled candidates’ data and makes the application process simple and honest for all Group A and B central services.
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