Every candidate will now go through biometric face verification before entering the examination hall
- This adds an extra layer on top of existing photo and ID checks
- Main goal is to completely eliminate impersonation and proxy candidates
- Part of ongoing efforts to make civil services exams fully transparent and tamper-proof

This is one of the best reforms UPSC has brought in years. Impersonation cases have damaged the credibility of exams in the past and hurt genuine aspirants who prepare for years.
Using technology like this not only stops fraud but also builds long-term trust in the system. It shows UPSC is serious about fairness and protecting the hard work of lakhs of honest candidates.
More such tech-driven steps are welcome to keep the process clean.