Official Photo & Signature Dimension Table
Applying for Indian government exams requires strict adherence to photo and signature guidelines. Below are the official dimensions and KB limits for major portals:
- SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD): Photo: 20-50 KB (3.5x4.5 cm). Signature: 10-20 KB (4.0x2.0 cm).
- UPSC (CSE, NDA): Photo & Signature: 20-300 KB. Minimum 350x350 px.
- IBPS (PO, Clerk): Photo: 20-50 KB (200x230 px). Signature: 10-20 KB (140x60 px).
- Railway RRB: Photo: 20-50 KB. Signature: 10-40 KB.
- State Police/PSC: Generally 20-50 KB for photos and 10-20 KB for signatures.
Why Are Photos & Signatures Rejected?
Application rejection due to bad photos is incredibly common. The main reasons include:
- Missing Name and DOP: SSC and Police exams often require a white strip at the bottom containing your Name and Date of Photograph (DOP).
- Grey Shadows on Signatures: Phone cameras capture grey/yellow shadows on paper. Exam portals require a pure white background and crisp ink.
- Live Webcam Mismatches: Ensure your uploaded photo matches your live webcam capture during the exam.
- Incorrect File Sizes: Files must fall strictly within the KB limits. Being 1 KB over or under will result in an upload error.
Step-by-Step Resolution (Free In-Browser Tools)
You don't need Photoshop to fix these issues. You can use our specialized free tools to prepare your documents instantly inside your browser:
- Exam Photo Resizer: Crop and compress photos to exact pixel and strict KB bounds (20-50 KB).
- Name & Date of Photo (DOP) Stamper: Automatically add the required white Name and DOP strip to your passport photo.
- Signature Whitener & Resizer: Remove grey paper shadows from mobile photos and compress signatures strictly between 10-20 KB.
- 100KB PDF Marksheet Compressor: Compress educational certificates and marksheets under 100KB or 200KB without making text illegible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the Date of Photo (DOP) have to be recent?
A: Yes. Most exams mandate that the photo should not be older than 3 months from the notification date.
Q: Can I use a blue pen for my signature?
A: While most exams prefer black ink, blue ink is generally accepted unless specifically prohibited in the notification. Use our Signature Whitener to preserve the blue ink while cleaning the background.