MPPSC plans 3-layered security measures to prevent impersonations, ETEducation
Indore: The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) geared up to implement a 3-layer security system across all its examinations to strengthen candidate verification and prevent impersonation.
The new system was set to be implemented for examinations advertised from Dec 2025 onwards and was expected to come into effect from the March–April examination cycle in 2026. For this purpose, the commission reissued a tender to appoint an agency to operate the security framework.
According to MPPSC officials, the 3-layer system was mandatory for all examinations conducted by the commission, including high-volume tests such as the State Service Examination, which involved both preliminary and main stages. The decision came against the backdrop of repeated concerns at the national level over impersonation and the misuse of unfair means in competitive examinations.
“The examination department is working on implementing this security system. It is expected to be finalised soon for the examinations planned later in 2026,” MPPSC Chairman, Dr Rajesh Lal Mehra told TOI.
Under the new arrangement, every examination hall was to be equipped with CCTV cameras. Live footage from centres across the state was to be monitored in real time from a control room at the MPPSC headquarters. Officials said this would allow immediate intervention if any irregularity was noticed at a centre during the examination.
The second layer of security focused on candidate authentication. Admit cards were to carry a QR code that could be scanned at the examination centre to instantly access the candidate’s details. This was to be supported by biometric verification, including fingerprint authentication and iris scanning.
Aadhaar-based identification was also to be used to ensure that only the original candidate appeared for the examination. “From the examinations advertised in December, the 3-layer security system will be mandatory across all MPPSC exams. This will ensure foolproof candidate verification and save time during checking,” an MPPSC official said.
The third layer involved the use of hand-held metal detectors at all centres. Each candidate was to be screened to detect electronic devices often used for cheating, officials said.
MPPSC conducted an average of 20 to 22 examinations every year. These included the State Service Examination, Assistant Professor recruitment, State Engineering Service, Food Safety Officer, ADPO, Dental Surgeon, and other competitive tests, many of which saw participation ranging from 40,000 to over 2 lakh candidates.
Officials said the new system would bring MPPSC examinations in line with national testing agencies and restore confidence in the examination process.
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