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UPSC Rolls Out Digital E-Admit Cards and Face Authentication

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Public Service Commission’s centenary celebrations at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on October 1, 2026.
UPSC chairman Ajay Kumar said candidates will be evaluated on reasoning and judgment under ambiguity.
He also announced digital e-admit cards and face-authentication for candidates.
Modi released a commemorative coin and a stamp.
Modi released a book titled ‘100 Landmark Judgements- Shaping the Policies of UPSC and Public Service Commissions in India’.

History

Historical Context

Marking its 100-year anniversary in 2026, the Union Public Service Commission held a ceremony at Bharat Mandapam where Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced digital e-admit cards and facial authentication for the Civil Services Examination. The UPSC, created on 1 October 1926, now screens over 1.3 million candidates annually for just 1,255 posts, illustrating the shift from paper to technology.

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Story summary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Public Service Commission’s centenary celebrations at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on October 1, 2026.
UPSC chairman Ajay Kumar said candidates will be evaluated on reasoning and judgment under ambiguity.
He also announced digital e-admit cards and face-authentication for candidates.
Modi released a commemorative coin and a stamp.
Modi released a book titled ‘100 Landmark Judgements- Shaping the Policies of UPSC and Public Service Commissions in India’.

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