Government Exam Photo Size & Signature Guide (2026)
Official photo dimensions, KB limits, and upload specifications for 50+ Indian government exams including SSC, UPSC, IBPS, Railway, NEET, JEE, CUET, GATE & State PSCs.
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Official Photo & Signature Size Table (2026)
| Exam Board | Photo Size (KB) | Signature Size | Dimensions | Format | Tool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD) | 20 KB – 50 KB | 10 KB – 20 KB | 100 × 120 px | JPG | Resize |
| UPSC (IAS, CDS, NDA) | 20 KB – 300 KB | 10 KB – 40 KB | 350 × 350 px | JPG | Resize |
| IBPS (PO, Clerk, RRB) | 20 KB – 50 KB | 10 KB – 20 KB | 200 × 230 px | JPG | Resize |
| NEET UG / NTA | 10 KB – 200 KB | 4 KB – 30 KB | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | JPG | Resize |
| RRB Railway (NTPC, JE) | 20 KB – 50 KB | 10 KB – 20 KB | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | JPG | Resize |
| State PSCs (UPPSC, BPSC, MPSC) | 20 KB – 100 KB | 10 KB – 30 KB | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | JPG | Resize |
| PAN Card (NSDL / UTI) | 2 KB – 20 KB | 2 KB – 10 KB | 213 × 213 px | JPG | Resize |
Compare Exam Photo Rules Side-by-Side
| Requirement | SSC CGL | IBPS PO |
|---|---|---|
| Photo Size Limit | 20–50 KB | 20–50 KB |
| Signature Size Limit | 10–20 KB | 10–20 KB |
| Required Dimensions | 100×120 px (3.5×4.5 cm) | 200×230 px |
| Background Specification | Plain White | White Background |
| File Format | JPG / JPEG | JPG / JPEG |
| Resolution / DPI | 200 DPI | 200 DPI |
| Target Tool | Resize for SSC CGL | Resize for IBPS PO |
Browse Photo & Signature Requirements by Exam
Filter 50+ government exams. Each exam includes 50–100 words of official notification rules, background specs, and direct resizers.
SSC Exams
Staff Selection Commission conducts CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable and other exams for central government recruitment.
SSC CGL
20–50 KBSSC CGL requires a recent passport-size color photo (20-50 KB) with plain white background. Signature must be on white paper with black ink (10-20 KB).
SSC CHSL
20–50 KBSSC CHSL candidates must upload recent live/captured photos or standard 20-50 KB JPEG images with no caps or spectacles.
SSC MTS
20–50 KBMulti-Tasking Staff exam photo requires face occupying 70-80% of the frame with white background.
SSC GD Constable
20–50 KBSSC GD Constable photos must be clear with both ears visible and no heavy shadows or filters.
SSC CPO
20–50 KBSub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPFs requires 20-50 KB passport photo and 10-20 KB signature.
SSC Stenographer
20–50 KBSSC Steno Grade C & D online applications mandate exact 20-50 KB file size in JPEG format.
SSC Selection Posts
20–50 KBPhase recruitment selection post photo upload specifications: 20-50 KB, JPEG format, plain white background.
UPSC Exams
Union Public Service Commission conducts Civil Services, IES, CDS, NDA and other prestigious national examinations.
UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IPS)
20–300 KBUPSC IAS/IPS requires photo between 20-300 KB with candidate name and photo date printed at the bottom as per OTR guidelines.
UPSC IES/ESE
20–300 KBEngineering Services Exam photo size must be 20 to 300 KB, clear face representation, no glasses glare.
UPSC CDS
20–300 KBCombined Defence Services photo requirements: 20-300 KB JPEG format with sharp contrast signature (10-40 KB).
UPSC NDA
20–300 KBNational Defence Academy online application mandates photo size under 300 KB and signature size under 40 KB.
UPSC CAPF
20–300 KBCentral Armed Police Forces Assistant Commandants photo size limit 20-300 KB.
Banking & Insurance Exams
IBPS, SBI, RBI, LIC and insurance sector exams for clerical, PO and specialist officer roles.
IBPS PO
20–50 KBIBPS PO candidate photo must be 20-50 KB (200x230 px). Signature must NOT be in capital letters (10-20 KB).
IBPS Clerk
20–50 KBIBPS Clerk application photo size requirement is strictly 20-50 KB in JPG format with white background.
IBPS SO
20–50 KBSpecialist Officer exam requires 20-50 KB photo and 10-20 KB signature in dark ink.
IBPS RRB (PO/Clerk)
20–50 KBRegional Rural Banks PO/Clerk photo size: 20-50 KB JPEG with clear facial features.
SBI PO
20–50 KBState Bank of India Probationary Officer photo upload limits: 20-50 KB, signature 10-20 KB.
SBI Clerk
20–50 KBSBI Junior Associate photo size requirement 20-50 KB in JPG format.
RBI Grade B
20–50 KBReserve Bank of India Officers in Grade B photo size 20-50 KB, signature 10-20 KB.
RBI Assistant
20–50 KBRBI Assistant portal mandates 20-50 KB photo size with 200x230 pixel resolution.
LIC AAO / ADO
20–50 KBLife Insurance Corporation Assistant Administrative Officer photo size requirement 20-50 KB.
NICL AO (Administrative Officer)
20–50 KBNICL Administrative Officer photo size requirement is 20-50 KB with 200x230 pixel dimensions in JPG format.
Medical & Engineering Entrance
NEET, JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE, CUET and national competitive entrance examinations.
NEET UG
10–200 KBNTA NEET UG mandates passport photo (10-200 KB) and postcard photo (10-200 KB) with candidate name & date of taking photo.
JEE Main
10–200 KBJEE Main photo size limit 10-200 KB in JPEG format with 80% face visibility including ears.
JEE Advanced
10–200 KBIIT JEE Advanced photo upload parameters: 10 to 200 KB, clear front view without dark glasses.
GATE
5–200 KBGATE photo requirements: 5-200 KB, aspect ratio 3:4 (width 480 px, height 640 px). Signature 5-80 KB.
CUET UG / PG
10–200 KBCommon University Entrance Test photo size limit 10-200 KB JPEG format.
State PSC Exams (All 28 States)
Complete photo and signature specifications for all State Public Service Commissions across India.
UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh)
20–100 KBUPPSC Combined State/Upper Subordinate photo size requirement 20-100 KB with joint signature upload.
BPSC (Bihar)
20–50 KBBihar Public Service Commission photo size 20-50 KB, signature in Hindi & English (10-20 KB).
MPSC (Maharashtra)
20–50 KBMaharashtra Public Service Commission photo size limits 20 to 50 KB in JPG format.
TNPSC (Tamil Nadu)
20–50 KBTNPSC Group 1, 2, 4 One-Time Registration (OTR) photo size 20-50 KB.
RPSC (Rajasthan)
20–50 KBRajasthan PSC RAS exam photo size 20-50 KB, signature 10-20 KB.
MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh)
20–100 KBMPPSC State Service Exam photo size 20-100 KB in JPEG format.
HPSC (Haryana)
20–50 KBHaryana Civil Services photo upload size requirement 20-50 KB.
UKPSC (Uttarakhand)
20–50 KBUttarakhand PSC photo size limit 20-50 KB in JPG format.
CGPSC (Chhattisgarh)
20–50 KBChhattisgarh PSC state service exam photo upload limit 20-50 KB.
APPSC (Andhra Pradesh)
20–50 KBAndhra Pradesh PSC Group 1 & 2 photo size 20-50 KB.
TSPSC (Telangana)
20–50 KBTelangana State PSC photo upload size 20-50 KB.
KPSC (Karnataka)
20–50 KBKarnataka PSC Gazetted Probationers photo upload parameters: 20-50 KB.
OPSC (Odisha)
20–100 KBOdisha Civil Services photo size limit 20-100 KB, signature size 10-50 KB.
WBPSC (West Bengal)
20–100 KBWest Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) photo size 20-100 KB.
JPSC (Jharkhand)
20–50 KBJharkhand PSC Combined Civil Services photo upload size 20-50 KB.
PPSC (Punjab)
10–40 KBPunjab PSC photo upload parameters: 10 to 40 KB in JPEG format.
GPSC (Gujarat)
10–20 KBGujarat PSC OJAS portal photo upload strict size limit: 10-20 KB.
APSC (Assam)
20–50 KBAssam PSC CCE exam photo upload size limit 20-50 KB.
JKPSC (Jammu & Kashmir)
20–50 KBJ&K PSC Combined Competitive Exam photo size 20-50 KB.
Railway Exams (RRB)
RRB NTPC, Group D, ALP, JE and other Railway Recruitment Board competitive examinations.
RRB NTPC
20–50 KBRRB NTPC photo size requirement 20-50 KB with plain light/white background. Spectacles with dark glasses strictly prohibited.
RRB Group D
20–50 KBRRB Group D online application photo upload size limit 20-50 KB in JPG format.
RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot)
30–70 KBRRB ALP photo and signature upload size requirements: 30 to 70 KB.
RRB JE (Junior Engineer)
20–50 KBRRB Junior Engineer photo upload limit 20-50 KB.
Major Central & Defence Recruitments
ESIC, EPFO, FCI, DRDO, ISRO, BARC, Paramilitary forces, Police and Intelligence Bureau.
Agniveer (Army / Navy / Air Force)
10–50 KBAgnipath scheme photo requirement: 10-50 KB JPEG with candidate holding black slate (for Air Force).
EPFO (SSA / Enforcement Officer)
20–50 KBEPFO NTA recruitment photo upload parameters: 20-50 KB.
ESIC (SSO / UDC / MTS)
20–50 KBEmployees State Insurance Corporation photo upload limit 20-50 KB.
FCI (Category I, II, III)
20–50 KBFood Corporation of India recruitment photo upload size 20-50 KB.
DRDO CEPTAM
20–50 KBDRDO CEPTAM technical & admin cadet photo requirement: 20-50 KB.
ISRO Scientist / Technical Assistant
10–50 KBISRO recruitment portal photo size limit 10-50 KB.
Delhi Police Constable / Head Constable
20–50 KBDelhi Police recruitment conducted by SSC: 20-50 KB photo size.
Intelligence Bureau (IB ACIO / Security Assistant)
20–50 KBMHA Intelligence Bureau photo size limit 20-50 KB in JPEG format.
India Post GDS (Gramin Dak Sevak)
20–50 KBIndia Post GDS photo size requirement 20-50 KB, signature 10-20 KB.
Government IDs & Visas
Photo requirements for PAN Card, Aadhaar, Passport, Driving License and International Visas.
PAN Card (NSDL / UTIITSL)
2–20 KBPAN card application photo must be under 20 KB (213x213 pixels at 300 DPI). Signature must be under 10 KB.
Indian Passport
10–300 KBPassport Seva Kendra mandates 3.5x4.5 cm photo with white background and 80% face view.
Aadhaar Card Update
20–50 KBUIDAI Aadhaar portal photo update size parameters 20-50 KB.
Sarathi Parivahan (Driving License)
10–20 KBMinistry of Road Transport Driving License portal requires photo size strictly 10-20 KB.
US Visa (DS-160)
50–240 KBUS Visa photo requirement: 2x2 inches (600x600 px), 50-240 KB with neutral expression.
Accepted vs. Rejected Exam Photos
Avoid common photographic mistakes that trigger automated rejection scripts on SSC, UPSC, NTA & IBPS portals.
Perfect Exam Passport Photo
Centered face occupying 75-80% of frame, crisp focus, neutral expression, plain white background, and no headwear or dark glasses.
Over-compressed image resulting in distorted pixelated face line.
Flash reflection on spectacles or dark shadows across cheeks.
Tilted head, improper camera height, or phone camera distortion.
Forehead or chin cut off at borders, non-standard aspect ratio.
Colored room walls, outdoor trees, or dark patterned backdrop.
Top 8 Reasons Government Exam Photos Get Rejected
Official commission portals (SSC, UPSC, NTA, IBPS) automatically reject non-compliant photos during document verification.
Exceeding Target KB Limit
Portals like SSC or IBPS reject 50.1 KB photos. Our tool ensures exact file size target compliance.
Non-White or Dark Background
Over 95% of official commissions discard photos taken against room walls or colored backdrops.
Signature in Capital Letters
IBPS and SBI strictly reject signatures written in block ALL-CAPS letters.
Glare on Spectacles or Caps
AI portal scanners reject photos with reflection on glasses, caps, or head coverings hiding face line.
Uploading PNG instead of JPG
Government registration portals crash or throw "Invalid Format" errors when uploading PNG files.
Distorted Aspect Ratio
Stretching a photo to fit pixel dimensions makes the face appear distorted.
Missing Candidate Name/Date
Exams like NEET UG require candidate name and date of photo taking printed below the photo.
Low Resolution / Pixelation
Shrinking a photo file size improperly makes face blurry and unidentifiable.
Exam Photo Compression Estimator
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SSC vs UPSC vs IBPS vs NEET Comparison
Cross-compared from 2026 Official Notifications
| Exam Board | Photo Size | Dimensions | Signature Size | Background | Format | Quick Tool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS) | 20–50 KB | 100 × 120 px | 10–20 KB | Plain White | JPEG/JPG | Resize |
| UPSC (IAS, CDS, NDA) | 20–300 KB | 350 × 350 px min | 10–40 KB | Light/White | JPEG/JPG | Resize |
| IBPS (PO, Clerk, RRB) | 20–50 KB | 200 × 230 px | 10–20 KB | White | JPEG/JPG | Resize |
| NEET UG / NTA | 10–200 KB | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | 4–30 KB | White (80% face) | JPEG/JPG | Resize |
| RRB Railway | 20–50 KB | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | 10–20 KB | White/Light | JPEG/JPG | Resize |
| GATE IIT | 5–200 KB | 480 × 640 px (3:4) | 5–80 KB | White | JPEG/JPG | Resize |
| PAN Card (NSDL) | 2–20 KB | 213 × 213 px | 2–10 KB | White | JPEG/JPG | Resize |
Official Commission Portals & Guidelines
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