BPSC 71st CCE Prelims 2025: Commission addresses biometric glitches; assures candidates’ eligibility remains intact

BPSC 71st CCE Prelims 2025: In response, BPSC confirmed that manual attendance records, including signatures on duplicate admit cards, will be accepted as legitimate proof of presence.

By: Education Desk

New Delhi | Updated: September 15, 2025 11:04 AM IST

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BPSC 71st CCE Prelims 2025: Commission addresses biometric glitches; assures candidates' eligibility remains intact

He emphasised that biometric verification is an added security measure to prevent impersonation, but its failure will not affect any candidate’s eligibility. (Representative/Praveen Khanna)

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has issued a formal clarification regarding biometric attendance issues reported during the 71st Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Preliminary round held on September 13.

Several examination centres experienced technical difficulties in capturing biometric data, prompting concerns among candidates about the validity of their attendance and potential impact on eligibility. In response, BPSC confirmed that manual attendance records, including signatures on duplicate admit cards, will be accepted as legitimate proof of presence.

Rajesh Kumar Singh, the Commission’s Controller of Examinations, stated, “Attendance of all candidates has already been recorded in hard copy, and the signatures taken on the duplicate admit cards are sent to the Commission through the respective centres.” He emphasised that biometric verification is an added security measure to prevent impersonation, but its failure will not affect any candidate’s eligibility.

This clarification comes in contrast to an earlier BPSC notification that had mandated biometric and facial recognition as compulsory for candidates to exit the exam hall. The sudden procedural shift sparked confusion and criticism on social media, with candidates questioning the reliability of the system and calling for greater transparency.

BPSC reassured aspirants that their candidature remains valid as long as their physical attendance was duly marked by invigilators. Meanwhile, the Commission has announced recruitment for Assistant Education Development Officers (AEDO) under the Education Department, Bihar. A total of 935 vacancies have been announced. The online registration process has started and will end on September 26. Candidates can apply online through the official website at bpsc.bihar.gov.in.

The recruitment drive offers a total of 935 posts for Assistant Education Development Officers, distributed across different categories. Out of these, 374 posts are for Unreserved (UR) candidates, 131 for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 150 for Scheduled Castes (SC), 10 for Scheduled Tribes (ST), 168 for Extremely Backward Classes (EBC), 112 for Backward Classes (BC), and 90 for Backward Class Women (BCW).

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