Source: NIE
Context: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced that it will verify candidates’ caste, income, and disability certificates through DigiLocker to prevent forged submissions.
- As part of its centenary celebrations, UPSC also launched the “My UPSC Interview” anecdote portal for serving and retired officers.
About DigiLocker:
- What it is?
- A flagship initiative under Digital India providing citizens with a secure cloud-based platform to access and share authentic digital documents.
- Ministry: Developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
- Aim: To achieve digital empowerment, paperless governance, and faster service delivery by ensuring access to legally valid digital documents.
Key Features:
- Digital Document Wallet: Stores Aadhaar, PAN, driving license, educational and caste certificates securely in digital form.
- Legally Recognised: Documents are considered equivalent to originals under Rule 9A of IT Rules, 2016.
- Citizen-Centric: Provides access to documents anytime, anywhere with user consent for sharing.
- Efficiency: Enables real-time verification directly from issuing authorities, cutting delays and reducing fraud.
- Paperless Governance: Lowers administrative overheads and promotes sustainable, eco-friendly record-keeping.
About My UPSC Interview Portal:
- What it is?
- A new initiative launched during UPSC’s centenary year inviting serving and retired civil servants to share their interview experiences.
- Aim: To build a repository of real-life anecdotes for aspirants, enhance transparency in recruitment, and preserve institutional memory. Selected entries will be published in 2026 as part of the centenary celebrations.
