Synopsis: The government has authorised IBPS to use Aadhaar-based identity verification for exam candidates, aiming to enhance transparency, prevent impersonation, and streamline recruitment in the BFSI sectIn a significant step towards fairer and more secure recruitment practices, the Government of India has authorised the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to use Aadhaar-based authentication—on a voluntary basis—to verify the identity of candidates appearing in its recruitment examinations.
The decision, announced through a notification issued by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, enables IBPS to use Yes/No or e-KYC authentication methods for identity checks, in accordance with Rule 5 of the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance Rules. The move is also supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the UIDAI.
Why This Matters
This initiative is expected to:
- Prevent impersonation and fraudulent activities
- Safeguard genuine candidates
- Simplify identity verification
- Enhance public trust in the recruitment process
- Reduce administrative burden
IBPS, which conducts recruitment for major roles in public sector banks and financial institutions, now joins the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), which has already adopted Aadhaar biometric authentication for identity verification in central government exams.
According to the government, this step will strengthen governance and bolster the transparency and integrity of recruitment in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Candidates should refer to official IBPS or government notifications for detailed guidelines and eligibility conditions before appearing for any recruitment examination.
