Government’s New Aadhaar-Based Verification for SSC and UPSC Recruitment

The Centre has authorized the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to use Aadhaar-based authentication voluntarily for candidate verification during registration and various stages of examinations. This move follows a similar authorization for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The initiative aims to prevent identity fraud in recruitment processes.

The Indian government has approved the use of Aadhaar-based authentication by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to verify candidates' identities during registration and different stages of examinations. This authorization is voluntary and aims at streamlining the recruitment process.

The Personnel Ministry's notification allows the SSC to use biometric and e-KYC authentication methods. The SSC, which handles selections for non-gazetted posts in multiple central ministries, must adhere to the Aadhaar Act, 2016, and related regulations.

Folloowing the UPSC's earlier adoption of Aadhaar verification, the SSC's move aims to curb identity fraud among candidates. The government hopes these measures will ensure a more transparent recruitment process.

(With inputs from agencies.)