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UPSC ESE ID Verification

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Candidates who have received the call letters for the UPSC ESE Constable exam, will be permitted to appear for the test only upon presenting a valid ID-Proof as listed by UPSC in the official notification. Below mentioned are the details of UPSC ESE ID Verification at the time of Exam. Candidates can check the daily updates on UPSC Official Website.

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Event Date
Online Application Start Date 25 - 09- 2019
Last Date to Apply Online 22-10-2019
Downloading of Call Letters for Prelims December 11, 2019
Prelims Exam Date 2019 [latex]{30}^{th}[/latex] & [latex]{31}^{st}[/latex] Oct 2019
Mains Exam Date 2019 June 28, 2020
Personal Interview September, 2020

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UPSC ESE 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

  • Driving License

  • Voter’s Card

  • Bank Passbook with photograph

  • Photo identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer

  • People’s Representative along with a photograph

  • Identity Card issued by a recognized college/university

  • Aadhar card with a photograph

  • Employee ID/Bar Council Identity card with photograph should be submitted to the invigilator for verification.

2. The candidate’s identity will be verified with respect to his/her details on the call letter, in the Attendance List and requisite documents submitted. If identity of the candidate is in doubt the candidate may not be allowed to appear for the Examination/ Joining.
3. Ration Card will not be accepted as valid id proof.
4. In case of candidates who have changed their name, they will be allowed only if they produce original Gazette notification/their original marriage certificate/affidavit in original.



Points to be Remembered:

  • Candidates have to produce in original the photo identity proof and submit the photocopy of the photo identity proof along with Examination Call Letter while attending the examination without which they will not be allowed to take up the examination.

  • Candidates must note that the name as appearing on the Call Letter (provided during the process of registration) 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. The photo identity proof must contain exactly the same name as it appears on the call letter.

  • In case of any discrepancy in identity i.e. mismatch in name, photograph and signature the candidate may not be permitted to appear for the examination.

  • In case of candidates who have changed their name, they will be allowed only on production of original Gazette notification / their original marriage certificate/affidavit in original

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a. The bio metric data (right thumb impression or otherwise) and photograph of the candidates will be captured and verified during the process of recruitment on the following stages:
    (i) Before the start of the Preliminary/ Online examination
    (ii) At the time of entry and exit during Main examination.
    (iii) At the time of document verification before the interview,
    (iv) At the time of reporting for the training

b. Decision of the Biometric data verification authority with regard to its status (matched or mismatched) shall be final and binding upon the candidates.
c. Refusal to participate in the process of biometric data capturing / verification on any of the above mentioned occasions may lead to cancellation of candidature.
d. If fingers are coated (stamped ink/ mehandi/ coloured etc), ensure to thoroughly wash them so that coating is completely removed before the exam / interview / joining day.
e. If fingers are dirty or dusty, ensure to wash them and dry them before the finger print (biometric) is captured.
f. Ensure fingers of both hands are dry. If fingers are moist, wipe each finger to dry them.
g. If the primary finger (right thumb) to be captured is injured / damaged, immediately notify the concerned authority in the test centre. In such cases impression of other fingers, toes etc may be captured.
h. Please note that apart from the occasions mentioned above, CISF Constable reserves the right to capture/ verify biometric data of candidates at other stages as well.

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