New Delhi: In a turn of events, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is taking steps to upgrade its exam security by implementing advanced digital biometric technologies. This initiative aims to prevent impersonation, cheating and fraud by accurately matching and cross-checking candidates biometric data and monitoring their activities during exams. The UPSC has issued a tender to procure the latest digital biometric solutions to support this effort.Controversial IAS Officer UPSC has taken action against trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, alleging that she was involved in manupulating the physical disability and Other Backward quotas to clear the civil services examination. As a result, the UPSC has issued a show-cause notice to terminate her appointment.According to the UPSC, Khedkar allegedly circumvented the Examination Rules by falsifying her identity and now she is being probed by the UPSC for the authenticity of the various certificates.How are UPSC exams likely to change The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a constitutional body responsible for conducting 14 major examinations and various recruitment tests and interviews annually. It is set to introduce significant changes to its exam process. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is set to bolster exam security through the adoption of advanced technologies, including:1. Biometric verification: Utilizing Aadhaar-based fingerprint authentication or digital fingerprint capture to confirm candidate identities.2. Facial recognition technology: To further authenticate candidates identities.3. QR code scanning: For secure and efficient verification of e-Admit Cards.4. AI-powered live CCTV surveillance: To monitor exam proceedings in real-time, detecting and preventing any potential malpractices.These measures aim to maintain the highest standards of transparency, fairness and impartiality in the UPSC exams, which are crucial for selecting candidates for central government positions.
