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Hans India
9 hours ago
- Hans India
Only SSC, Railway Board allowed to use Aadhaar-based authentication in exams: MoS
New Delhi; The Staff Selection Commission and Railway Recruitment Board are the only two government agencies authorised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to use face authentication in their examinations to verify the identity of candidates and other officials, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Friday. Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada, in a written reply, said, 'The real-time face authentication during examinations helps in preventing impersonation and reduces malpractices. It enhances transparency, builds trust among aspirants and strengthens administrative accountability.' Responding to questions on Aadhaar-based face authentication for national exams, the MoS said, 'The Ministry authorises Ministries/Department/Organisations, under Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Rules, 2020, for use of Aadhaar authentication for multiple use cases, including examination services.' He said face authentication is a type of biometric authentication, having liveness detection features, that uses an individual's facial features to verify their identity in real time. 'It provides anytime, anywhere authentication with any entry-level smartphone, thus removing the requirement of any additional biometric devices,' he said, responding to questions from Kiran Choudhry, Kesridevsinh Jhala, Medha Vishram Kulkarni, Maya Naroliya and Baburam Nishad. 'The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) issues Aadhaar, a 12-digit unique identification number, to residents based on their biometric and demographic data. It serves as a digital identity for accessing various services through authentication carried out by the respective organisation providing those services,' he said. Responding to a separate question from Bhim Singh on the use of 'fake Aadhaar cards', the MoS said, 'Any instance of Aadhaar misuse is reported to law enforcement agencies for investigation and further action. Details of crimes, if any, using fake Aadhar are available with respective state governments.' Elaborating on the steps taken to strengthen the Aadhaar verification system, Prasada said offline verification can be done by scanning of QR code printed on the Aadhaar letter, eAadhaar, or Aadhaar PVC Card using the UIDAI 'Aadhaar QR Scanner' app or the 'mAadhaar' app, available on both Google Play Store and iOS App Store.' Online authentication can be done through biometric methods such as fingerprint, iris, facial authentication, as well as One Time Password (OTP) authentication, he said. The MoS said stakeholder advisories are also issued advising them not to accept Aadhaar numbers in physical or electronic form, without authentication.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Time of India
SSC stenographer 2025 exam cancelled? Here's everything we know so far
A notice circulating on social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), has sparked concern among candidates appearing for the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 2025. The post claims that the first shift of the exam scheduled for August 8 (Friday) at Maharshi Mehi Online Examination Centre, Sabour, Bhagalpur in Bihar, has been cancelled due to 'technical issues' at the venue. What the viral notice says The alleged notification states that 'due to some operational challenges' the first shift of the Stenographer Grade C and D exam at the mentioned centre 'is hereby cancelled.' It further mentions that all affected candidates will be allowed to take a re-examination, the date and venue for which will be announced later. According to the notice, candidates need not reapply and will be informed individually through SMS on their registered mobile numbers once the new schedule is decided. Such arrangements, if confirmed, would aim to ensure that no candidate is disadvantaged due to the disruption. No official confirmation yet Despite the traction this post is receiving online, the Staff Selection Commission ( SSC ) has not released any such notice on its official website, , or through other official communication channels. The absence of an official announcement means the authenticity of the circulating notice remains unverified. Candidates are strongly advised to rely only on SSC's official updates before making any decisions regarding travel or accommodation, particularly those who may have long distances to cover to reach the exam venue. SSC stenographer 2025: Exam schedule and scale The SSC Stenographer Grade C and D computer-based examination is being held from August 6 to 8 across 157 test centres in 85 cities nationwide. More than 3.50 lakh candidates have registered for the recruitment exam this year, which is one of SSC's significant annual selection tests. In an earlier statement, SSC said that 79% of the candidates were allotted centres in their first, second, or third preference cities as indicated during the application process. The remaining candidates were assigned to centres in nearby cities, with an average travel distance of around 220 kilometres from their registered address. Why this matters for candidates Exam cancellations, if confirmed, can cause significant logistical and emotional stress for candidates, particularly those travelling from other districts or states. Many candidates book travel and accommodation weeks in advance, and sudden schedule changes can lead to financial losses and added pressure. This is why official confirmation is critical. Candidates should watch the SSC website closely and avoid acting on unverified information shared on social media. TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here . Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Indian Express
17 hours ago
- Indian Express
SSC CGL Admit Card 2025 (Soon): How to download hall tickets at ssc.gov.in
SSC CGL Admit Card 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is scheduled to conduct the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination 2025 between August 13 and 30. The Commission is yet to issue admit cards for the recruitment exam. As a general pattern followed by various government exam-conducting bodies, the admit cards are released 4 to 5 days before the exam. According to the same, SSC CGL students can expect admit cards to be issued this week. This year, there are 14,582 posts for groups B and C. Step 1: Go to Step 2: Click on the register or login tab Step 3: On the next window, insert the username or registration number and password (SSC registration password) Step 4: Click on the login button, and from the next window, download the SSC CGL tier-1 hall ticket Candidate will have to carry an original photo identity card having the same date of birth, including date, month and year as printed on the SSC CGL tier 1 admit card. The tier 2 of the examination will tentatively start in December 2025. Candidates should avoid wearing items like nose pins, bracelets, earrings, charms, kadas etc. In case religion/ customs require candidates to wear specific attire, the frisking may take more time, and therefore, candidates should report at the venue of examination early. Candidates are advised not to bring bags or prohibited items into the examination venue. In case they bring any such item, they would have to make their arrangements for safe custody of such items. The SSC CGL 2025 admit card will contain several details that candidates must carefully verify before appearing for the examination. It will include the candidate's name and roll number. Additionally, the candidate's category — such as General, SC, ST, OBC, or others — will be specified, along with their photograph and signature, to ensure identity verification. The admit card will also mention the exact date and time of the exam, helping candidates plan their schedule accordingly. The address of the designated exam centre will be printed, along with the reporting time, which indicates when candidates should arrive to complete pre-exam formalities.
