The objective of Testing and Certification of Biometric Devices for UID project is to facilitate availability of quality assessed Biometric Devices to enrolment and authentication agencies. This certification scheme provides confidence that certified devices are reliable, safe, secure and meet the requirements.
Benefits of Certification
The main aim and objective of the scheme is to provide confidence to the user of the biometric devices that the certified devices are reliable, safe, secure and meet the requirements. At present the scheme covers fingerprint image scanners, Iris camera for enrollment and authentication devices.
This objective is attained by ensuring the biometric device suppliers are empanelled based on the following:
- Suppliers are capable to supply Biometric Devices which meet the technical specification of UIDAI.
- Suppliers have adequate systems and resources to support the implementation and usages of the devices by enrolment agencies which include but are not limited to training on process to enrolment agencies personnel, calibration and maintenance of devices.
In addition to subjecting biometric device to various tests, following demonstrable controls on device level, manufacturer level and supplier level will also be verified:
- The devices are designed, manufactured and delivered to meet the technical requirements of UIDAI. Final test report and release note of the devices are available on demand.
- The devices are manufactured at a facility having established Quality Management System (QMS).
- Supplier has a system to provide confidence in the distribution and maintenance of devices.
Why to Choose STQC?
- A team of competent Professionals qualified as per international requirements.
- Use of international applicable standards (preferably ISO std.).
- Established test methodology and objective evaluation criteria.
- Repeatable, reproducible, and reliable test results.
- Grant of “Provisional Certificate” after obtaining minimum level of confidence based on:
I. Test results/ test reports from internal/ external test laboratories.
II. Conducting limited test (high risk category)
III. Certificates of conformity/ approval pertaining to device/ management system (processes) to provide confidence that scheme objectives will be met.
- Grant of “Certificate of Approval” after testing the biometric devices for:
1. Hardware testing covering:
I. Device Feature Testing
II. Environmental Testing
III. Image Quality Testing
2. Software testing covering
I. End-to-End biometric system including Device, VDM, and Software Application
3. Analyzing STQC test results and other certifications previously obtained by manufacturers and suppliers.
- Sustained assurance through surveillance/ monitoring during operational.
Certification Process
FRR Testing :
- Testing Methodology Documents for Iris Biometric devices participating in the FRR 2018
- Testing Methodology Documents for fingerprint Biometric devices participating in the FRR 2018
- Last date for submission of FRR application is extended to 09th October 2018 for Biometric Authentication Devices.
- Update:-4th Round of FRR testing is postponed to new dates i.e. 22nd Oct 2018 to 01st Nov 2018.
- Update:- "2nd workshop on FRR Testing on 06th Sept 2018" is rescheduled to 09th Oct 2018.
- Approved Schedule for 4th round of FRR Testing along with Dry Run
- Workshop Agenda for Second Workshop on FRR testing on 06th Sept 2018 at STQC HQ
- Application Form for FRR Testing of FPS/IRIS (Discrete/Integrated) Authentication Device
- Notice for Second Workshop on FRR Testing to be conducted on 06th Sep 2018 at STQC HQ
- Expresssion of Interest to Participate in FRR Test has been postponed to new dates i.e 14th to 23rd September 2018
- Notice Update: Expresssion of Interest to Participate in FRR Test in 17th to 26th August 2018
- Notice: Expresssion of Interest to Participate in FRR Test in 17th to 26th August 2018
- FRR Testing as scheduled in June 2018 has been postponed till further notice.
- Revised Date Schedule for Expression of Interest to Participate in FRR Test - 16-27 april 2018
- Expression of Interest to Participate in FRR Testing : 14-25 Feb 2018 at IIQM/ETDC Jaipur
- FAQ w.r.t. FRR Testing
Important Notices:
- Workshop for IRIS Biometric Device Manufacturers/ Vendors on 10/01/2020 at STQC Directorate
- Aadhar Registered Devices - Technical Specifications version 2 (Rev 6), Sept 2019
- Application Form for L1-PCH providors
- Test Charges for L1-PCH
- PPT of "Kick off meeting for certification of L1 Registered Devices conducted on 16th Nov 2018"
- L1 Traceability matrix document v1.0
- List of Biometric Devices Ready with Registered Device Service dated 03rd August 2018
- Registered Devices for UID Application Testing and Certification - Guidelines for Applicants
- Procedure/Template docuemnt for providing Solution Architecture w.r.t Registered Biometric Devices for UIDAI -Testing and Certification
- Seeking Letter of Intent from Biometric Authentication Devices Supplier/Manufacturers for Participation in Registered Devices Certification Scheme
- Revised Schedule for FRR Testing for IRIS(Discrete), Integrated IRIS on (mobile/tablet) & FPS (Discrete) Devices - 16th to 27th May 2016 in Delhi
Presentations on FRR Workshop dated 22nd Dec 2015
a.Capability approval IRIS in mobile
b.Common API for UIDAI Certified Biometric Devices
d.Requirements of Liveliness and Fake Finger Detection Test
1. Scheme for Certification of UIDAI Biometric Devices (Authentication)
A note on Usage of UIDAI Common API Doocument ver 1.0, Feb 2015
a. Finger Print Authentication Devices Certification Scheme( Issue-1, Nov 2011) :
- Master List of Documents
- Control of Documents Issue 01 dated 10 July 2015
- Control of Records Issue 01 dated 10 July 2015
- Rules & Procedures for Biometric Device Certification Issue: 02 dated. 11.01.2016
- Procedure for obtaining Biometric Device Certification
- Application form for Biometric Devices Certification
- Provisional Certificate for Authentication Devices
- Certificate of Approval for Authentication Devices
- UIDAI Biometric Device Specifications
- Test Method and Procedures for Biometric Devices
- Assessment of Biometrics Device Test Laboratory
- Procedure for Suppliers Sharing test report of field testing(Operational Env) & Laboratory Testing Issue 1, Feb2013
- Testing Methodologies for Certification of Aadhaar Authentication Devices v1.1, 05May2016
- Device Audit Checklist
- Summary of Performance Testing forAuthentication Device (Finger Print Scanner) Certification
- Certification Status - List of Bio-metric Finger Print Scanner Devices(Authentication) Ver 3.1.2, 05 June 2017
b. IRIS Authentication Devices Certification Scheme (Issue 01, Sept 2013) :
- IRIS Authentication Devices Certification- Master List of Documents Aug 2015
- Control of Documents Issue 01 dated 10 July 2015
- Control of Records Issue 01 dated 10 July 2015
- IRIS Authentication Devices Certification-Procedure for obtaining Biometric Device Certification Issue: 02 dated. 11.01.2016
- IRIS Authentication Devices Certification-Application form for Biometric Devices Certification
- IRIS Authentication Devices Certification-Certificate of Approval for Authentication Devices
- IRIS Authentication Devices Certification-Device Specifications
- IRIS Authentication Devices Certification-Test Method and Procedures for Biometric Devices
- IRIS Authentication Devices Certification-Device Audit Checklist
- IRIS Authentication Devices Certification- Ergonomics Procedure
- IRIS Authentication Devices Certification- Ergononics Report Template
- Test Methodologies for Certification of Adhar Auth Devices (IRIS) v9.1 05May2016
- Presentation - Workshop on FRR Testing Dated 04th Oct 2013
- UIDAI procedure on Biometric IRIS Sensor Integration API - Draft v0.99 Revised Date 10th Oct2013
- Reschedule notice for FRR Testing 12-22 Nov 2013 Under "UIDAI IRIS Authentication Devices Scheme"
- Procedure for Certification of Integrated Biometric Devices, Issue 03, 22 April 2016
- Certification Status - List of Biometric IRIS Authentication Devices Ver 2.2.1, 05 June 2017
2. Scheme for Certification of Biometric Devices (Enrollment)
- Master List of Documents Biometric Devices (Enrolment)
- Procedure On Control of Documents (Biometric Device)
- Procedure On Control of Records (Biometric Device)
- Rules and Procedures for Testing and Certification of Biometric Devices for UID Application
- Guidance to applicant for Biometric Devices for UID Application
- Application Form
- CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
- UIDAI Biometric Device Specifications
- List of Biometric Enrollment Devices Ver 2.5_01 Aug 2017
Downloads
Certification Agreement for Biometric Devices (Enrollment/Authentication)67 KB
List of Certified Biometric Devices as on 01.07.2020339.71 KB
| Name and Designation | Address | Phone/Email/Fax |
|---|---|---|
| Sh. Suresh Chandra, Director Biometric Devices Certification |
STQC Directorate |
Phone:011 - 24301382, 24364878 Email:suresh AT stqc.gov.in Fax:011 - 24363083 |
