Exam Photo & Signature Specifications Radar
Search, compare, and verify official photo dimensions, signature sizes, KB limits, DPI requirements, and background rules across 40+ national and state recruitment exams in India. Pre-calibrated for 2026 notifications.
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Central, banking, railway, entrance, and state PSC portal rules updated for 2026.
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SSC CGL / CHSL / MTS / GD
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Background: White or Light Cream
Ink: Black • Format: JPEG / JPG
Portal Rule: Spectacles and caps strictly prohibited. Both ears must be clearly visible.
UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IPS/IFS)
Union Public Service Commission
Background: Plain White• Name & Date Required
Ink: Black • Format: JPG
Portal Rule: Photo must not be older than 10 days from opening of online application.
IBPS PO / Clerk / RRB / SO
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Background: Light / White
Ink: Black • Format: JPG / JPEG
Portal Rule: Capital letter signatures are invalid. Hand-written declaration also mandatory (50–100 KB).
SBI PO / Clerk (Junior Associate)
State Bank of India
Background: Light / White
Ink: Black • Format: JPG / JPEG
Portal Rule: Strict file budget. Files above 50KB or below 20KB trigger upload errors.
NEET UG / PG Medical Entrance
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Background: White (80% face coverage)• Name & Date Required
Ink: Black • Format: JPG / JPEG
Portal Rule: Candidate name and date of taking photograph must be clearly printed below photograph.
JEE Main / JEE Advanced
National Testing Agency (NTA) & IITs
Background: White (80% face visible)
Ink: Black • Format: JPG / JPEG
Portal Rule: Unclear or hazy photographs will lead to direct form rejection.
RRB NTPC / Group D / ALP / Technician
Railway Recruitment Control Board
Background: Plain White / Light
Ink: Black • Format: JPG / JPEG
Portal Rule: Color photo taken on or after notification date. No selfies allowed.
UPSSSC PET / VDO / Lekhpal
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services
Background: White or Light Grey
Ink: Black • Format: JPG / JPEG
Portal Rule: Signature must be below the photo in one composite single image file.
MP ESB / Vyapam (Police, Patwari, Teacher)
Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board
Background: White• Name & Date Required
Ink: Black • Format: JPG
Portal Rule: Candidate name and date of photo capture must be printed at the bottom of the photo.
TNPSC Group 1, 2, 4 & VAO
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Background: White• Name & Date Required
Ink: Blue / Black • Format: JPG
Portal Rule: Photo must contain candidate name & date of photo capture in bottom strip.
BPSC Combined Competitive Exam (CCE)
Bihar Public Service Commission
Background: White / Light
Ink: Black / Blue • Format: JPG / JPEG
Portal Rule: Separate Hindi and English signature files required, each strictly under 15 KB.
NDA / CDS / AFCAT Defence Services
UPSC & Indian Air Force
Background: Plain White• Name & Date Required
Ink: Black • Format: JPG
Portal Rule: Strict facial recognition checks at SSB interview. No tilted angles or filters.
Master Recruitment Exam Specifications Table (2026 Guidelines)
Official dimensions, byte limits, DPI resolution, and background rules across major Indian boards
| Exam Authority | Upload Document | Required Dimensions | Permitted File Size | Resolution | Mandatory Rule | Quick Tool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC Civil Services / NDA / CDS | Passport Photo | 350×350 to 1000×1000 px | 20 KB to 300 KB | 300 DPI | Candidate Name & DOP strip mandatory (within 10 days of application) | Resize |
| UPSC Civil Services / NDA / CDS | Signature | 350×350 to 1000×1000 px | 20 KB to 300 KB | 300 DPI | Black ink pen on clean white sheet. Square 1:1 aspect ratio required | Resize |
| SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO, GD) | Live / Upload Photo | 3.5 × 4.5 cm (350×450 px) | 20 KB to 50 KB | 300 DPI | Plain white background, 70%–80% face coverage, straight gaze, no spectacles | Resize |
| SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO, GD) | Signature | 4.0 × 2.0 cm (140×60 px) | 10 KB to 20 KB | 300 DPI | Strict 10–20 KB window. Black ink only. Rejects signatures in ALL CAPS | Resize |
| IBPS (PO, Clerk, SO, RRB) | Passport Photo | 4.5 × 3.5 cm (200×230 px) | 20 KB to 50 KB | 200 DPI | Light or white background. No glare or tinted glasses | Resize |
| IBPS (PO, Clerk, SO, RRB) | Signature | 140 × 60 pixels | 10 KB to 20 KB | 200 DPI | Black ink pen only. Must NOT be signed in CAPITAL letters | Resize |
| IBPS (PO, Clerk, SO, RRB) | Left Thumb (LTI) | 240 × 240 pixels (1:1) | 20 KB to 50 KB | 200 DPI | Dermal friction ridges must be clearly visible without excessive ink pooling | Resize |
| IBPS (PO, Clerk, SO, RRB) | Handwritten Declaration | 800 × 400 pixels (2:1) | 50 KB to 100 KB | 200 DPI | English running script only. Black ink. Disqualified if written in CAPS | Resize |
| Railway RRB (NTPC, ALP, Group D) | Passport Photo | 320 × 240 pixels (Landscape) | 20 KB to 50 KB | 300 DPI | Unique 4:3 landscape orientation. Plain light/white background | Resize |
| Railway RRB (NTPC, ALP, Group D) | Signature | 160 × 80 pixels | 10 KB to 40 KB | 300 DPI | Black or blue ink on clean unlined white sheet | Resize |
| NTA NEET UG | Postcard Photograph | 4" × 6" inches (1200×1800 px) | 50 KB to 300 KB | 300 DPI | Large format. Name and date of photograph stamped at bottom | Resize |
| NTA NEET UG | Passport Photograph | 3.5 × 4.5 cm (200×300 px) | 10 KB to 200 KB | 300 DPI | 80% face coverage, ears visible, white background | Resize |
| GATE / JAM (IIT GOAPS) | Passport Photo | 3.5 × 4.5 cm (480×640 px) | 20 KB to 200 KB | 300 DPI | Strict face-to-height ratio (3.15–3.95 cm) for GOAPS automated face detection | Resize |
| TNPSC (OTR Portal) | Photo with Name/Date | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | 20 KB to 50 KB | 200 DPI | Mandatory white bottom strip with Name in Capitals + Date of Photograph | Resize |
| TNPSC (OTR Portal) | Signature | 6.0 × 2.0 cm | 10 KB to 20 KB | 200 DPI | Strict 10–20 KB ceiling and floor. Blue or black ink | Resize |
| MoRTH Sarathi (DL / LL) | Passport Photo | 35 mm × 45 mm (413×531 px) | 20 KB to 50 KB | 300 DPI | 300 DPI binary JFIF density tag mandatory. Light gray or white background | Resize |
| MoRTH Sarathi (DL / LL) | Signature | 20 mm × 50 mm (236×591 px) | 10 KB to 20 KB | 300 DPI | Landscape 2.5:1 ratio. Strictly 10 KB to 20 KB tolerance | Resize |
| PAN Card (NSDL / UTIITSL) | Applicant Photo | 213 × 213 pixels (1:1) | 10 KB to 30 KB | 300 DPI | Strict 30 KB ceiling. 300 DPI binary injection required | Resize |
| PAN Card (NSDL / UTIITSL) | Specimen Signature | 400 × 200 pixels (2:1) | 10 KB to 60 KB | 600 DPI | Ultra-high resolution 600 DPI required for laser card etching | Resize |
| EPFO Member Portal | Bank Cheque / Passbook | Full Document View | 100 KB to 500 KB | 200 DPI | Pre-printed member name, IFSC code, and account number must be legible | Resize |
How to Check Exam Photo Specs in 5 Steps
Follow this verified 5-step process for instant recruitment portal compliance:
Search Your Target Exam
Type exam acronym (UPSC, SSC, IBPS, RRB, NEET, GATE) in search bar.
Review Dimensions & KB
Inspect exact millimeter dimensions, pixel resolutions, and KB brackets.
Check Background & Ink Rules
Verify background color (white vs light grey) and signature ink (black vs blue).
Check Special Requirements
Check if Name and Date of Photo (DOP) banner or live webcam capture is required.
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Common Exam Application Spec Errors and How Kagazo Fixes Them
Avoid common application mistakes that trigger instant portal rejection:
Assuming All Exams Use Same Rules
SSC uses 20–50 KB, while UPSC allows 300 KB. Always verify against specific board rules.
Uploading Blue Ink When Black is Mandated
GATE, IBPS, and RRB strictly demand black ink. Kagazo alerts you to ink rules.
Failing to Add Name & Date on Photo
UPSC, NEET, and TNPSC reject photos without name strips. Kagazo embeds them.
File Falling Below Minimum KB Floor
Portals reject files below 10 KB or 20 KB. Kagazo uses bi-directional padding.
Frequently Asked Questions (Exam Photo & Signature Guidelines)
Clear, verified answers to common photo and signature upload queries
Q1.How often are the exam specifications in this database updated?
Our radar is synchronized directly with the latest official recruitment notifications issued by UPSC, SSC, IBPS, NTA, RRB, and State PSCs. Any rule changes—such as SSC live webcam capture, UPSC 10-day freshness mandate, or TNPSC OTR formatting updates—are reviewed and reflected immediately.
Q2.Why do different exams have different photo dimension and file size rules?
Different exam commissions utilize distinct digital verification and server infrastructures. For example, SSC requires a 3.5 × 4.5 cm portrait (20–50 KB), UPSC requires a square 350 × 350 px image (20–300 KB) with candidate name and capture date, Railway RRB requires a 320 × 240 px landscape photo, and NTA NEET requires both a standard passport photo and a large 4" × 6" postcard photo.
Q3.Can I directly resize my photo from this radar?
Yes! Every exam listed in the radar includes a direct link to a dedicated, pre-calibrated Kagazo tool that automatically applies the required pixel dimensions, aspect ratio, DPI metadata, and byte boundaries with zero configuration.
Q4.What is the most common reason for online application form rejection?
Over 75% of application rejections are caused by non-compliant photos and signatures: including blurry or pixelated signatures, photos with colored or patterned backgrounds, files failing minimum/maximum byte thresholds (such as an 8 KB signature when 10 KB is the floor), and missing date stamps.
Q5.Why do portals like IBPS and SSC reject signatures written in capital letters?
A signature is legally defined as an individualized, continuous handwritten mark (running or cursive script). Signatures written in detached capital block letters lack unique biometrics and can be easily forged, triggering immediate disqualification under official portal rules.
Q6.What does the UPSC 10-day photo freshness rule mandate?
Under UPSC guidelines, the uploaded photograph must have been taken within 10 days of the application portal opening. The candidate full name in capital letters and the exact date on which the photograph was captured must be visibly printed in a white strip at the bottom of the photo.
Q7.Why does Railway RRB require a landscape photo instead of portrait?
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB NTPC, ALP, Group D) format admit cards and computer-based test (CBT) attendance terminals using a 4:3 landscape framing (320 × 240 pixels). Uploading a standard vertical passport photo causes facial distortion or clipping on RRB examination screens.
Q8.What is the difference between image DPI and file size in KB?
File size in kilobytes (KB) represents the total byte storage of the image file on disk, while DPI (dots per inch) is resolution metadata indicating physical print density. Government portals enforce both: a file must be within a specific byte range (e.g., 20–50 KB) and possess proper DPI tags (e.g., 200 or 300 DPI) for high-definition admit card printing.
Q9.Can I convert a PNG image to JPG by just renaming the file extension?
No. Simply renaming "photo.png" to "photo.jpg" only changes the filename on your device—the internal binary encoding remains PNG. When uploaded to government portals, the server-side validator reads the binary magic bytes (`FF D8 FF` for JPEG vs `89 50 4E 47` for PNG), detects the mismatch, and rejects the file.
Q10.Is my personal photograph or signature uploaded to your servers when using Kagazo?
Never. Kagazo operates 100% locally in your device browser RAM using client-side HTML5 Canvas and WebAssembly. Your biometric photos, signatures, thumb impressions, and certificates are never transmitted over the internet or stored on cloud servers.