You’ve probably read some news about fraud in civil service examinations and noticed that selection processes are prone to vulnerabilities. Traditional methods, such as signatures on attendance lists and manual document verification, are not sufficient to prevent irregularities and ensure the authenticity of candidates. In this context, biometrics emerges as an innovative solution, capable of providing an additional layer of security and reliability to the examination. But why has this technology gained so much relevance?
The adoption of biometrics represents a significant advancement in fraud prevention. With facial recognition and fingerprint technologies, it is possible to verify the candidate’s identity accurately, which significantly reduces the likelihood of errors. Moreover, this technology brings agility and transparency to exams, ensuring a fairer and more reliable process for everyone involved.
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Main frauds in civil service exams
Imagine dedicating months — or even years — to your studies, only to find out that someone has cheated the system to gain an unfair advantage. Frustrating, isn’t it? Situations like this still happen, highlighting the urgent need for improved security in public examinations. Below, learn about the main types of fraud in civil service exams.
1. Candidate substitution
Known as "fake marking" or "substitution fraud," this is one of the most common and concerning practices in civil service exams. The scheme works as follows: the candidate pays someone else to take the exam on their behalf.
2. Document forgery
This fraud occurs when a candidate presents fake documents to prove requirements outlined in the exam announcement. Forgeries can range from diplomas and course completion certificates to altered service records, identity cards, and medical certificates.
3. Identity fraud
This practice is typically associated with identity swapping to bypass the selection process. The candidate manipulates documents such as identity cards and birth certificates to gain illegal advantages.
4. Fake attendance registration
A candidate registers their presence without physically attending the exam. This scheme can be carried out with the help of other candidates, exam staff, or even through digital frauds, such as photo swaps or the use of fake fingerprints.
5. Exam swap
This practice takes place during the exam. The involved candidate swaps their test with another participant. To carry out this fraud, the participant manipulates the testing environment or relies on the collaboration of staff members.
One of the most effective ways to combat fraud in civil service exams is through biometrics. For example, by linking the candidate’s biometric data to the documents presented during registration, the technology acts as a preventive measure. At the time of the exam, biometric verification confirms the individual’s identity, eliminating the possibility of candidate substitution. But how do you choose the ideal biometric solution?
Biometrics for civil service exams
Before choosing a biometric solution, it's important to assess criteria such as reliability, the scope of verification methods, and ease of integration. An inadequate choice can compromise security, exam room management, and the candidates' experience. In this context, two BioPass ID technologies stand out, the Multibiometrics and Classroom APIs, both focused on enhancing security during the stages of a civil service exam. Check out the details:
Multibiometrics
Multibiometrics is a package that enables the combination of various biometric recognition methods, such as fingerprints and facial recognition, providing a robust and secure solution for identifying and authenticating individuals. One of the advantages of this biometric combination is the increased security and accuracy in verifying candidates.
Classroom
Developed to improve exam room management, the package offers features such as real-time attendance tracking, individual detection and counting, and identification of people in the exam room. The implementation of this technology simplifies exam supervision, allowing organizers to focus on other aspects of the competition without compromising the integrity of the process.
Online civil service exams
Recently, a law was enacted to modernize and unify the rules for civil service exams. One of the key highlights is the regulation of online exams, which now have clear guidelines to ensure transparency, security, and accessibility for candidates. The digitalization of civil service exams has been debated for years, and with the new legislation, the format gains official backing.
The adoption of technologies such as facial biometrics, artificial intelligence, and anti-fraud systems makes the process more secure, reducing the risk of fraud and ensuring that only the candidate themselves takes the exam. In online exams, Multibiometrics allows for the verification of the candidate’s identity throughout the entire exam, ensuring that there are no undue substitutions. Additionally, the technology detects attempts to use unauthorized devices or other suspicious behaviors.
Another important aspect is the ability to fully track the candidate. During registration, it is possible to collect the participant’s biometric data, which can then be used as a form of authentication in the subsequent stages. During the exam, sensors and cameras connected to the exam system monitor the candidate’s identity in real-time. These features are integrated with a centralized database, allowing organizers to access a detailed history of verifications and validations.
Prevent fraud in civil service exams
In this article, we show how biometrics can effectively combat fraud in civil service exams. The adoption of technology strengthens the security of the exams and improves the organization of the process. Solutions such as Multibiometrics and Classroom provide agility and transparency, in addition to simplifying the management of both in-person and online exam rooms.
As the process becomes more competitive, the implementation of technological tools becomes increasingly necessary. BioPass ID's APIs modernize exams, protect candidates, and ensure the integrity of the selection process. To learn more, talk to one of our specialists. If you prefer, purchase the solution directly here.
