The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will implement mandatory face authentication for all candidates appearing in its recruitment examinations to enhance security and integrity. This AI-enabled technology, successfully piloted during NDA and CDS exams in Gurugram, digitally matches facial images with registration photos. UPSC Chairman Ajay Kumar stated the system reduces verification time to 8-10 seconds per candidate, adding a crucial layer against impersonation for high-stakes civil services exams.