Overview
- The Union Public Service Commission issued the formal exam-day notice on Wednesday requiring candidates to carry two recent passport-size photographs for each mains session as a backup for authentication.
- All candidates must undergo mandatory face authentication at the venue and may be asked to complete a written undertaking with a photograph if authentication fails or shows a discrepancy.
- Candidates must present the original photo ID listed on their e‑Admit Card and those unable to do so can fill the venue supervisor’s undertaking to proceed with the examination.
- Electronic devices and valuables such as mobile phones, smart watches, cameras, programmable devices and storage media are strictly banned and venues will not provide safekeeping for personal items.
- The CSE Main exam will run on August 21, 22, 23, 29 and 30 in two shifts and the notice reminds candidates to read session-wise instructions on their e‑Admit Card; the commission will open a question-paper representation portal from August 31 to September 4.