Bhubaneswar, Jan. 28 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all Central, State, deemed and private universities, along with other higher education institutions (HEIs), to undertake free-of-cost verification of the genuineness of educational certificates for recruitments to Central Government posts whenever such requests are made by Ministries, Departments or other Central Government organisations.

In an official communication dated January 22, 2026, the UGC said verification of educational qualifications-along with other prescribed checks-is a mandatory prerequisite for confirmation of officers appointed to government service, making it essential to ensure the authenticity of candidates' credentials.

The Commission said ...