India’s biometric ecosystem is unique. With over 1.3 billion enrolled users in Aadhaar, the margin for error is zero. Here is why the has captured the enterprise and government sector:
Whether deploying a single Hamster Pro 10 for a small office or scaling to hundreds of Hamster Pro 20 devices across a government agency, the SecuGen RD ecosystem provides the tools, certifications, and support infrastructure necessary for success. As security standards evolve and new threats emerge, SecuGen's ongoing investments in liveness detection and L1 certification ensure that RD devices will remain at the cutting edge of biometric authentication technology.
To activate the RD Service, users must register the unique Serial Number of their device: secugen india rd
Uses an encrypted PID block and digital signatures to verify that the biometric capture is "live" and not from a stored file. Ease of Use:
You can verify this by checking if the Sgi.BioSrv service is running in Windows Services. Important Update: RD Service Validity and Renewal India’s biometric ecosystem is unique
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) requires all biometric captures to be encrypted and secure. The is a mandatory software layer that converts a standard SecuGen fingerprint scanner into a "Registered Device." Key Functions
: Every registered device has a unique identifier that allows for fraud management and analytics by the SecuGen Management Server. Technical Specifications As security standards evolve and new threats emerge,
The RD Service is available as both a Windows service and an Android application. The Windows version receives periodic updates; as recently as September 2025, SecuGen India released an RD Service update incorporating the latest UIDAI certificates. The Android version—SecuGen RD Service on Google Play—is designed specifically for use with Hamster Pro 20 devices and supports Android 5.0 or later.
| Feature | Specification | |:--------|:--------------| | Connection | USB 2.0 | | Resolution | 500 ppi | | Image capture area | 13 × 17 mm | | Fingerprint image size | 252 × 300 pixels | | Sensor type | Optical | | Device size | 54 × 43 × 20 mm | | Weight | 79 grams | | Operating temperature | –20°C to +65°C | | Operating humidity | 0–90% (non-condensing) | | Ingress protection | IP54 rated |
, operates on L0 architecture. As of July 1, 2025, UIDAI has restricted L0 models for broad e-KYC or Aadhaar ecosystem authentication, limiting them only to specific authorized applications.
SecuGen biometric devices are widely used across India for Aadhaar-based authentication. To use these devices for official government frameworks, you must register them with the Registered Device (RD) Service. This ensures compliance with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) security standards. What is SecuGen India RD Service?