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Official Government Exam Photo & Signature Specifications
| Recruitment Agency | Photo Size Limit | Photo Dimensions | Signature Size Limit | Signature Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD) | 20 KB – 50 KB | 3.5 cm $\times$ 4.5 cm (138 $\times$ 177 px) | 10 KB – 20 KB | 4.0 cm $\times$ 2.0 cm (140 $\times$ 60 px) |
| UPSC (IAS, NDA, CDS, CAPF) | 20 KB – 300 KB | 350 $\times$ 350 px to 1000 $\times$ 1000 px | 20 KB – 300 KB | 350 $\times$ 350 px to 1000 $\times$ 1000 px |
| Railway RRB (ALP, NTPC, Group D) | 30 KB – 70 KB | 35 mm $\times$ 45 mm (color photo) | 15 KB – 30 KB | 50 mm $\times$ 20 mm |
| Banking (IBPS, SBI, RBI) | 20 KB – 50 KB | 200 × 230 pixels | 10 KB – 20 KB | 140 × 60 pixels |
Official Photo & Signature Standards for Indian Government Recruitments
Meticulous guidelines mandated by UPSC, SSC, RRB, NTA, and State Public Service Commissions.
Uploading an incorrectly sized, blurry, or non-compliant passport photograph and signature is the number one reason candidate application forms get rejected across major Indian recruitment portals. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) alone rejects over 1.5 lakh candidates annually due to improper live webcam captures, glare on spectacles, or inverted signatures. Understanding and abiding by the precise pixel dimensions, aspect ratios, and kilobyte (KB) ceilings specified in each official notification is critical to ensuring your candidature is accepted without delay.
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Under the new SSC One-Time Registration (OTR) system, candidates must capture a live photo through their webcam or smartphone camera in clear lighting with a plain background. For uploaded images: 20 KB to 50 KB, 3.5 cm width × 4.5 cm height. Signatures must be strictly 10 KB to 20 KB in running handwriting on white paper.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC mandates that the photograph must not be older than 10 days from the date of application commencement. The candidate's name and the date on which the photograph was taken must be clearly stamped at the bottom. Allowed file range: 20 KB to 300 KB, with 350 × 350 pixels minimum resolution.
Banking Examinations (IBPS / SBI / RBI)
Banking portals require four distinct uploads: Passport Photo (20–50 KB, 200 × 230 px), Signature (10–20 KB, 140 × 60 px), Left Thumb Impression (20–50 KB on white paper with black/blue ink), and a Handwritten Declaration (50–100 KB, in English only, non-capital letters).
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
Railways require high-contrast color photographs between 30 KB and 70 KB taken on or after the official notification date with clear visibility of both ears. Signatures must be 15 KB to 30 KB with 50 mm × 20 mm dimensions.
Top 5 Mistakes That Cause Immediate Application Rejection
- 1. Signatures in Block / Capital Letters: Every major commission (SSC, IBPS, UPSC, DSSSB) strictly mandates that candidate signatures must be written in running cursive script. Uploading a signature written in capital letters will result in automatic form cancellation without any appeal.
- 2. Wearing Caps, Masks, or Tinted Spectacles: Photographs taken with dark glasses, caps, headphones, or masks are disqualified. If you wear prescription spectacles, ensure there is no reflection or glare obscuring your pupils and iris.
- 3. Shadowed, Dark, or Busy Backgrounds: The backdrop of your photograph must be pure white or very light grey. Avoid outdoor selfies, domestic room backgrounds, or textured wall surfaces.
- 4. Inverted or Sideways Signature Orientation: When scanning signatures using mobile phone apps, ensure the file is rotated upright before uploading. Portal automated crop systems cannot rotate images automatically.
- 5. Heavy Pixelation from Repeated WhatsApp Compression: Sending your photo via messaging apps reduces resolution below the mandatory 200 DPI threshold. Always resize the original camera capture directly using our browser tool to preserve facial clarity.
How to Compress and Resize Your Images Using This Tool
- Select Your Image: Click the "Choose Photo or Signature" button above or drag and drop your JPG/PNG file into the upload zone.
- Choose an Examination Preset: Click on your target exam (e.g., SSC Photo 20-50KB, SSC Sign 10-20KB, or UPSC Photo) to automatically populate standard pixel widths and KB ceilings.
- Custom Adjustments (Optional): If your recruitment notice specifies custom dimensions (e.g. 150 × 200 pixels or maximum 30 KB), enter those values in the manual dimension boxes.
- Instant Client-Side Processing: Our HTML5 Canvas binary search engine instantly recalibrates pixel dimensions and iteratively optimizes JPEG quality until the file sits safely under your target KB threshold.
- Preview & Download: Review the compressed image size and resolution in the right preview pane, then click "Download Compressed Image" to save it directly to your device ready for upload.
Frequently Asked Questions (Candidate Resizer Help)
Helpful solutions for common document upload and compression issues.
Does compressing my photo reduce its printing quality on the examination admit card?
No. Our compression engine uses smart bicubic canvas downsampling that preserves high contrast around facial edges, eyes, and signature ink strokes while eliminating unnecessary metadata (EXIF). The resulting file satisfies both the server's maximum KB ceiling and the physical print resolution required on admit cards.
Is it safe to upload confidential government application photos and signatures on this tool?
Yes, 100% safe. This tool operates entirely inside your local device's web browser using native client-side HTML5 Canvas. Your photo and signature are never transmitted to any web server or database, ensuring complete privacy and identity security.
Why does the portal say "File size too small" when my image is under 20 KB?
Many commission servers (e.g. SSC and Railways) mandate both a minimum and a maximum file size (e.g., between 20 KB and 50 KB). If an image is over-compressed below 20 KB, the portal validator will reject it. To resolve this, adjust the Maximum File Size (KB) slider up to 45 KB and click process again.
What ink color should I use for signing government examination forms?
Unless specified otherwise, use dark black ballpoint or gel ink on smooth unlined white paper. Black ink provides superior optical density when scanned and converted to digital format compared to light blue or colored inks.