All Exam Photo & Signature Tools
Search and find exact official photo dimensions, signature pixel specifications, and file size limits (KB) for central and state competitive exams across India.
Quick Reference: Top Indian Examination Document Specifications
Official Portal Rules| Examination Board | Photo Dimensions | Photo Size (KB) | Signature Dimensions | Signature Size (KB) | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL / CHSL / GD | Live / 200×230 px | 20 – 50 KB | 140×60 px | 10 – 20 KB | JPG/JPEG |
| UPSC CSE / NDA / CDS | 350×350 to 1000×1000 px | 20 – 300 KB | 350×350 to 1000×1000 px | 20 – 300 KB | JPG |
| IBPS PO / Clerk / SO | 200×230 px (4.5×3.5 cm) | 20 – 50 KB | 140×60 px | 10 – 20 KB | JPG/JPEG |
| SBI PO / Clerk | 200×230 px | 20 – 50 KB | 140×60 px | 10 – 20 KB | JPG/JPEG |
| RRB NTPC / Group D | 200×230 px | 20 – 50 KB | 140×60 px | 10 – 20 KB | JPG |
| NEET UG / JEE Main (NTA) | 100×100 to 400×400 px | 10 – 200 KB | 100×100 to 200×200 px | 4 – 30 KB | JPG |
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How to Prepare Photos & Signatures for Online Application Portals
Official Photo Guidelines
- Ensure the photograph is recently taken (usually within 3 months of the notification).
- Use a plain white or off-white background with uniform lighting.
- Face must occupy roughly 70%–80% of the photograph area looking directly at the camera.
- Do not wear dark sunglasses, goggles, masks, or hats. Regular prescription glasses are permitted without glare.
Official Signature Guidelines
- Sign on a clean sheet of white unruled paper using a black or dark blue ink pen.
- Sign in running handwriting. NEVER sign in capital or block letters.
- Crop closely around the signature without leaving excessive empty white borders.
- Ensure the signature is sharp, high-contrast, and strictly within the portal's specified KB range.
Exam Document Formatting FAQs
Answers to common questions regarding government exam photo and signature uploads
Why do Indian government exam forms reject photos?▼
The top reasons for application photo rejection are: incorrect pixel dimensions (e.g. not matching 200×230 px for SSC or IBPS), file size exceeding maximum KB or below minimum KB, non-white or busy backgrounds, wearing caps/dark spectacles, and tilted face angles. Our tools automatically conform to verified notification rules.
What is the standard photo and signature size for SSC exams?▼
For Staff Selection Commission (SSC) portals, photographs must be between 20 KB and 50 KB with dimensions of roughly 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm (200×230 px or live web capture specifications). Signatures must strictly be between 10 KB and 20 KB with dimensions of 140×60 pixels in JPG format.
What is the signature requirement for UPSC online applications?▼
UPSC portals require both photograph and signature images to have equal pixel dimensions (between 350×350 pixels and 1000×1000 pixels) with file sizes strictly between 20 KB and 300 KB in JPG format. The candidate's name and photo date must be clearly formatted when required.
Are signatures in capital letters allowed on government job forms?▼
No. All major exam conducting authorities (SSC, UPSC, IBPS, Railways, NTA) explicitly state in their official notifications that signatures in CAPITAL or BLOCK letters will result in immediate disqualification and application rejection. Always sign in your natural cursive handwriting.
Are my uploaded photos and signatures saved on your servers?▼
No. 20KB Photo operates with a 100% client-side zero-upload architecture. All resizing, cropping, and compression calculations execute directly inside your browser memory using HTML5 Canvas. No image data is ever transferred to or saved on external servers.