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Instructions For Filling The Aadhaar/ Photo ID

NOTIFICATIONAdded: 26 Nov 2025UPSC

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) provides detailed instructions for filling the Aadhaar/ Photo ID section during its Universal Registration process. It is strongly advised to use Aadhaar for seamless verification and authentication.

Step 1: Accessing the Aadhaar/ Photo ID Module

  1. Select "Aadhaar/ Photo ID" from the left menu within the Universal Registration portal.
  2. You can also navigate to this profile section later, before locking Universal Registration.

Step 2: Choose Aadhaar Status

From the dropdown for "Has Aadhaar Card been issued to you?", select one of the following options:

  • "Yes, I have been issued Aadhaar card and consent to proceed for verification"
  • "Yes I have Aadhaar card and consent to verification through virtual ID"
  • "I do not want to proceed with Aadhaar verification"

Step 3: Entering Aadhaar Details (If Aadhaar is Used)

For Aadhaar Card Verification

  1. If you choose "Yes, I have been issued Aadhaar card and consent to proceed for verification", you must enter your 12-digit Aadhaar Number.
  2. Enter the CAPTCHA code displayed on the screen.
  3. Click "Get Aadhaar OTP" to receive a One-Time Password (OTP) on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
  4. Enter the received OTP and verify Aadhaar.

For Virtual ID (VID) Verification

  1. If you choose "Yes I have Aadhaar card and consent to verification through virtual ID", you must enter your 16-digit VID Number.
  2. Proceed for Aadhaar authentication.

Step 4: Alternative ID Selection (If Aadhaar is Not Used)

  1. If you do not have Aadhaar, select "I do not want to proceed with Aadhaar verification". A popup message will inform you that you may have to report at the examination centre an hour earlier than other candidates for verification.
  2. Select a photo Identity card from the dropdown (options include Valid Driving License, Valid PAN Card, Valid Passport, Photo ID card issued by Central/State Government, Valid Voter ID Card (EPIC)) and enter its details.
  3. Upload the chosen document. The document name should be in id_card.jpg format and sized between 20KB-200KB.
  4. Click on the "Next & Review" button to proceed.

Step 5: Review and Submission

  1. Carefully review all the entered details.
  2. Ensure that the Aadhaar or alternative photo ID details match your official records.
  3. Click on the "Submit" button to proceed.

Step 6: Validation and Verification

  • The system will verify the Aadhaar number using UIDAI services.
  • If an alternative ID is provided, it will be cross-checked against valid formats.

Important Note: After Successful Submission of “Aadhaar/ Photo ID"

  • Once the "Aadhaar / Photo ID” section is successfully submitted, proceed to fill out the "Personal Profile".
  • Continue the process by completing subsequent sections as per the guidelines.

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