Aadhaar Face Authentication Enhances Exam Transparency and Trust

• Aadhaar face authentication is a tool that enhances exam transparency, builds trust among aspirants, and strengthens administrative accountability.

• The Electronics and Information Technology Ministry has authorized the Staff Selection Commission and Railway Recruitment Board to use Aadhaar facial recognition to authenticate examinees.

• The feature matches people with photos taken during Aadhaar enrollment, attracting increased interest among government bodies.

• The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is promoting face and iris authentication for residents with worn fingerprints.

• The India Post Payments Bank introduced Aadhaar face authentication, aligning with the Government’s Digital India and Financial Inclusion missions.

• Aadhaar authentication in general requires approval from the IT Ministry.

• The IT Ministry has set up a Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge (SWIK) portal for submitting authentication proposals.

• The Sports Authority of India has been authorized to use Aadhaar authentication to verify the identity of athletes, coaches, and staff during registration, attendance marking, and DBT processing under various schemes.