Contract to involve biometric algorithms more deeply in India test taking

The Indian state of Telangana is looking for up to 6,000 face biometrics and fingerprint scanners for to authenticate those testing for jobs.

Five hundred to 6,000 handheld scanners with integrated bar or QR readers is needed by the state's Government Examinations Conducting Agencies. Officials plan to operate one scanner for every 150 exam takers under a one-year contract that is renewable.

Bid submission deadline is November 18.

People wishing to take tests will submit two index fingers and a …

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