UPSC Issues 2026 CSE Mains Guidelines: Face ID, ID Proof Rules
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- The Union Public Service Commission released new rules for the 2026 Civil Services Examination mains, effective from August 21.
- Candidates must attend the exam in two daily shifts—morning 9 am to noon and afternoon 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
- Each session requires applicants to present two recent passport‑size photographs and an original photo ID proof.
- The guidelines aim to standardize identification and streamline the examination process.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 0% center, 100% right.
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UPSC Issues Guidelines for CSE Mains 2026: Face Authentication, ID Proof Rules Explained
Left-leaning outlets have under-covered this story. Of 3 outlets, only 0 are on the left of the spectrum.
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First reported by Times Now on ; 3 articles from 2 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Right-leaning (2): Times Now, India TV English
Sources
- UPSC Issues Guidelines for CSE Mains 2026: Face Authentication, ID Proof Rules Explained — Times Now (right-leaning) ·
- UPSC CSE Mains 2026 from today; check reporting time, exam centre guidelines — India TV English (right-leaning) ·
- UPSC CSE Mains 2026 Begins Today: Question Paper Representation Portal to Open After Exam — Times Now (right-leaning) ·