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UPSC Mains 2026 Candidates Must Carry Two Photos Per Session
The Union Public Service Commission has asked candidates appearing for the Civil Services Examination Mains 2026 to carry at least two passport-size photographs for each session. The requirement follows the introduction of…
The Union Public Service Commission has asked candidates appearing for the Civil Services Examination Mains 2026 to carry at least two passport-size photographs for each session. The requirement follows the introduction of real-time face authentication at examination centres.
The system will match candidates’ application photographs with their appearance at the venue. If authentication fails or shows a discrepancy, candidates must complete an undertaking from the venue supervisor and attach a photograph. The Mains examination will be held on August 21, 22, 23, 29 and 30, 2026, in multiple shifts across India. Question papers will be available from August 31 to September 4. Candidates must carry their admit card and required documents, avoid prohibited items, and may submit representations through the QPReP portal after the examination.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Face authentication is becoming part of UPSC’s examination security process, alongside document checks and venue supervision. Candidates should keep the photographs consistent with those used in the application and allow extra time for verification, since a failed match does not automatically end the process but triggers an undertaking. The commission’s stated procedure makes the venue supervisor the immediate point of resolution on examination day. The dates to watch are August 21 to 30, 2026, when the written papers will be held.
Source: timesnownews.com
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