IBPS to Use Aadhaar Authentication for Exams

The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, has taken a significant step towards improving transparency and fairness in the recruitment process for banking exams. In a recent notification, the government has authorised the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to use Aadhaar-based authentication, including Yes/No validation and e-KYC authentication, on a voluntary basis for verifying the identity of candidates during recruitment and examination processes.

IBPS to Use Aadhaar Authentication for Exams

The Aadhaar authorisation for IBPS Exams follows approval from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) after consulting with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). It brings an added layer of security and integrity.

One of the biggest challenges in public recruitment exams is identity fraud, which often leads to undeserving candidates entering the system and deserving ones being unfairly eliminated. With Aadhaar-based verification, IBPS can now ensure that the person who registers for the exam is the same individual appearing for it, thus significantly reducing the chances of impersonation or proxy candidates.

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Enhancing Security in IBPS Recruitment

The initiative places IBPS in the category of a ‘Public Examination Authority’ under the newly enacted Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, a framework designed to combat cheating, impersonation, and malpractice in competitive exams.

Moreover, since the Aadhaar system is linked to biometric and demographic data, even basic Yes/No authentication can effectively validate the candidate’s identity without disclosing personal details. This maintains privacy while enhancing verification accuracy.

The authorisation for Aadhaar-based authentication by IBPS marks a progressive move toward ensuring fairness, transparency, and security in public recruitment exams.

Voluntary Use of Aadhaar for IBPS Exams- Not Compulsory

It is important to note that Aadhaar authentication will be used on a voluntary basis. This means candidates who do not wish to authenticate using Aadhaar will still be able to participate in the IBPS recruitment process using other approved identity documents. The aim is not to impose, but rather to facilitate smoother, faster, and safer verification for those who choose to use Aadhaar.