Overview
- UPSC chairperson Ajay Kumar announced the move during a Doordarshan virtual town hall at the start of the commission’s centenary events.
- Certificates for caste, benchmark disability and income will be accepted and verified via DigiLocker to confirm issue by the rightful authorities.
- The commission reiterated a zero‑tolerance policy on malpractice, with at least a three‑year debarment for cheating and legal action in criminal cases.
- Officials cited the Puja Khedkar matter for context, noting her 2024 cancellation and discharge from the IAS, which she is contesting in court.
- UPSC said Aadhaar has been integrated in applications and face authorisation is used at exam entry, and it has no proposal to change age limits or attempts.