Introduction
Candidates who have received the call letters for EPFO Assistant exam, will be permitted to appear for the test only upon presenting a valid ID-Proof as listed by EPFO in official notification. Below mentioned are the details of EPFO Assistant ID Verification at the time of Exam.
Verification
EPFO Assistant ID Verification – Test Day:
1. In the examination hall as well as at the time of joining, the call letter along with a photocopy of the candidate’s photo identity (bearing exactly the same name as it appears on the call letter) such as
- PAN Card
- Passport
- Permanent Driving Licence
- Voter’s ID Card
- Bank Passbook with photograph
- Photo identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead along with a photograph
- Photo identity proof issued by a People’s Representative on official letterhead along with a photograph
- valid recent Identity Card issued by a recognized College/ University/
- Aadhar card
- Employee ID/ Bar Council Identity Card with photograph
- Candidates have to produce in original the photo identity proof and submit a photocopy of the photo identity proof along with call letter. Candidates must note that the name as appearing on the call letter should exactly match the name as appearing on the photo identity proof. Female candidates who have changed first/last/middle name post marriage must take special note of this.
- If there is any mismatch between the names indicated in the Call Letter and Photo Identity Proof the candidate will not be allowed to appear for the examination. In case of candidates who have changed their name, they will be allowed to appear in the examination only if they produce original Legal document viz. their original marriage certificate, affidavit in original, etc.
- A compensatory time of twenty minutes per hour or otherwise advised shall be permitted for the candidates with locomotor disability and cerebral palsy where dominant (writing) extremity is affected to the extent of slowing the performance of function (minimum of 40% impairment).
- The possibility of occurrence of some problem in the administration of the examination cannot be ruled out completely which may impact test delivery and/or result from being generated. In that event, every effort will be made to rectify such problem, which may include movement of candidates, delay in test.
- Decision of EPFO in all matters relating to recruitment will be final and binding on the candidate. No correspondence or personal inquiries shall be entertained by the EPFO on this behalf.
- If the examination is held in more than one session, the process of moderation will follow to ensure fairness (More than one session are required if the nodes capacity is less or some technical disruption takes place at any center or for any candidate).
Biometric
It has been decided to capture the biometric data (thumb impression) and the photograph of the candidates on the day of the Preliminary and Main Examination for all candidates. The biometric data and photograph will be verified subsequently. The decision of the Biometric data verification authority with regard to its status shall be final and binding upon the candidates. Candidates are requested to take care of the following points in order to ensure a smooth process
- If fingers are coated (stamped ink/mehndi/colored etc.), ensure to thoroughly wash them so that coating is completely removed before the examination.
- If fingers are dirty or dusty, ensure to wash them and dry them before the fingerprint (biometric) is captured.
- Ensure fingers of both hands are dry. If fingers are moist, wipe each finger to dry them.
- If the primary finger (thumb) to be captured is injured/damaged, immediately notify the concerned authority at the test center.
- Candidates may be frisked before entering the examination hall or at any stage of the examination.