The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has been authorised to use Aadhaar authentication for verifying candidates during its examinations. This voluntary measure, notified by the Ministry of Finance, aims to prevent fraud and impersonation, thereby enhancing the fairness and integrity of the recruitment process within the banking sector. The move is expected to simplify identity checks, reduce administrative tasks, and build greater public trust.
Government Notifies Voluntary Use of Aadhaar Authentication by IBPS for Candidate Verification in Examinations conducted by it
The Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, has issued a notificationpublished in the Gazette of India vide S.O.837 (pg.1614-15/c), authorising the Institu
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FAQ :
The purpose is to verify candidate identities and curb fraud and impersonation during examinations and recruitment processes conducted by IBPS.
No, the use of Aadhaar authentication for candidate verification is voluntary.
The Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, has issued the notification authorising IBPS, following consultation with UIDAI and authorisation from MeitY.
IBPS is a 'Public Examination Authority' under the 'Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024'.
The initiative is expected to promote good governance, strengthen recruitment integrity, prevent malpractices, simplify identity verification, reduce administrative burden, and enhance public trust.