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UPSC allowed to perform Aadhaar authentication for verification of identity of candidates

UPSC is allowed to perform Aadhaar authentication for verification of identity of candidates

Central Government has allowed Union Public Service Commission to perform Aadhaar authentication, on voluntary basis, for verification of identity of candidates at the time of registration.

The notification issued is as under:

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

(Department of Personnel and Training)

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 28th August, 2024

S.O. 3645(E).—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 Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Rules, 2020, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training, having been authorized by the Central Government , hereby notifies that the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is allowed to perform Aadhaar authentication, on voluntary basis, for verification of identity of candidates at the time of registration on ‘One Time Registration’ portal and various stages of examination/recruitment test, using Yes/No or/and e-KYC authentication facility.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) shall adhere to all provisions of the Act, the rules and regulations made thereunder, and directions issued by the ‘Unique Identification Authority of India’.

[F. No. 39017/01/2024-PP(B/I)]

MANOJ KUMAR DWIVEDI, Addl. Secy

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