Biometric and Face-ID Check-in Becomes Compulsory for Tamil Nadu HR Staff

The Tamil Nadu government will enforce biometric and face-ID attendance for HR staff starting June 1, 2026, to improve punctuality. According to a departmental circular, employees must register their presence digitally by 10 am, alongside traditional sign-ins, following reports of chronic tardiness.

The Tamil Nadu government announced that beginning June 1, 2026, all Human Resource Management department staff are required to check in using biometric and face-ID systems. This mandatory measure aims to enhance attendance tracking and ensure timely arrivals.

According to a circular from deputy secretary Thankapappa, issued following directives from the principal secretary, employees must clock in by 10 am digitally, alongside traditional manual sign-ins. This initiative addresses concerns over frequent delays reported by secretariat sources.