Official 2026 Reference
Sarkari Photo & Signature Size Cheat Sheet 2026
Complete verified specification directory for all central, state, banking, railway, police and entrance exams. Avoid application rejection due to incorrect file sizes.
Verified Against Official 2026 Notification Bulletins: SSC, UPSC, RRB, IBPS, NTA, and State PSCs. Updated weekly by the Sarkari Jobs Editorial Team.
Last Audit: October 2026
Sarkari Jobs Online — Candidate Photo & Signature Size Specifications 2026
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| Examination / Purpose | Asset Type | File Size Range | Dimensions (W × H) | DPI / Format | Key Requirement | Tool Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SSCSSC CGL / CHSL / MTS / GD (Photograph) | photo | 20 KB – 50 KB | 200 × 230 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White or Light Cream | Resize |
SSCSSC CGL / CHSL / MTS / GD (Signature) | signature | 10 KB – 20 KB | 140 × 60 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | Pure White paper | Resize |
UPSCUPSC Civil Services CSE / NDA / CDS (Photograph) | photo | 20 KB – 300 KB | 350 × 350 px | 300 DPI (JPG) | Name & Date Mandatory | Resize |
UPSCUPSC Civil Services / NDA / CDS (Signature) | signature | 20 KB – 300 KB | 350 × 350 px | 300 DPI (JPG) | White paper with black ink | Resize |
UPSCUPSC Photo & Signature Resizer (Combined) | photo | 20 KB – 300 KB | 350 × 350 px | 300 DPI (JPG) | Name & Date Mandatory | Resize |
RailwayRailway RRB NTPC / Group D / ALP (Photograph) | photo | 30 KB – 70 KB | 240 × 320 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | Plain White background | Resize |
RailwayRailway RRB NTPC / Group D / ALP (Signature) | signature | 30 KB – 70 KB | 200 × 80 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White paper with black ink | Resize |
BankingBanking IBPS PO / Clerk / RRB (Photograph) | photo | 20 KB – 50 KB | 200 × 230 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | Light or White background | Resize |
BankingBanking IBPS PO / Clerk (Signature) | signature | 10 KB – 20 KB | 140 × 60 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White paper with black ink | Resize |
BankingBanking IBPS Left Thumb Impression (LTI) | thumb | 20 KB – 50 KB | 240 × 240 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White paper with blue/black ink | Resize |
BankingBanking IBPS Handwritten Declaration | certificate | 50 KB – 100 KB | 800 × 400 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White paper with black ink | Resize |
BankingSBI PO / Clerk / SO (Photograph) | photo | 20 KB – 50 KB | 200 × 230 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | Light colored background | Resize |
BankingSBI PO / Clerk (Signature) | signature | 10 KB – 20 KB | 140 × 60 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White paper with black ink | Resize |
NTANTA NEET UG Passport Photograph (with Name & Date) | photo | 10 KB – 200 KB | 350 × 450 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | Name & Date Mandatory | Resize |
NTANTA NEET UG Signature | signature | 4 KB – 30 KB | 280 × 120 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White paper with black ink | Resize |
NTANTA NEET UG Postcard Size Photo (4x6 Inch) | photo | 10 KB – 200 KB | 600 × 900 px | 300 DPI (JPG) | Name & Date Mandatory | Resize |
NTANTA JEE Main (Photograph) | photo | 10 KB – 200 KB | 350 × 450 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White background | Resize |
NTANTA JEE Main (Signature) | signature | 4 KB – 30 KB | 280 × 120 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White paper with black ink | Resize |
NTANTA CUET UG / PG (Photograph) | photo | 10 KB – 200 KB | 350 × 450 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White background | Resize |
NTAUGC NET / CSIR NET (Photograph) | photo | 10 KB – 200 KB | 350 × 450 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White background | Resize |
TeachingCBSE CTET (Photograph) | photo | 10 KB – 100 KB | 200 × 230 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White background | Resize |
TeachingCBSE CTET (Signature) | signature | 3 KB – 30 KB | 200 × 80 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White paper with black ink | Resize |
PoliceUP Police Constable / SI (Photograph) | photo | 20 KB – 50 KB | 200 × 250 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | Light grey or plain white | Resize |
PoliceUP Police Constable / SI (Signature) | signature | 5 KB – 20 KB | 140 × 60 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White paper with black ink | Resize |
PoliceBihar Police CSBC Constable (Photograph) | photo | 20 KB – 50 KB | 200 × 250 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White background | Resize |
PoliceBihar Police CSBC (Hindi & English Signature) | signature | 10 KB – 25 KB | 200 × 80 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White paper with black/blue ink | Resize |
PoliceDelhi Police Constable (Photograph) | photo | 20 KB – 50 KB | 200 × 230 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | Light background | Resize |
PoliceMP Police Constable / SI (Photograph) | photo | 20 KB – 50 KB | 200 × 230 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | Name & Date Mandatory | Resize |
PoliceRajasthan Police Constable (Photograph) | photo | 50 KB – 100 KB | 200 × 250 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | Light background | Resize |
DefenceIndian Army / Air Force / Navy Agniveer (Photograph) | photo | 10 KB – 50 KB | 200 × 230 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | Name & Date Mandatory | Resize |
DefenceIndian Army / Air Force / Navy Agniveer (Signature) | signature | 10 KB – 20 KB | 140 × 60 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White paper with black ink | Resize |
State PSCBPSC Bihar Public Service Commission (Photograph) | photo | 25 KB – 100 KB | 250 × 300 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White background | Resize |
State PSCBPSC Signature (English & Hindi) | signature | 15 KB – 50 KB | 200 × 80 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White paper with black ink | Resize |
State PSCUPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate (Photograph) | photo | 20 KB – 50 KB | 200 × 250 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White or light grey | Resize |
State PSCUPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate (Signature) | signature | 10 KB – 30 KB | 140 × 60 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White paper with black ink | Resize |
State PSCRPSC Rajasthan Administrative Services RAS (Photograph) | photo | 50 KB – 100 KB | 200 × 250 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White background | Resize |
State PSCMPPSC State Service Examination (Photograph) | photo | 20 KB – 100 KB | 200 × 230 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White background | Resize |
GeneralCompress Image to 50KB Online (Govt Job Forms) | photo | 20 KB – 50 KB | 300 × 350 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | Any background | Resize |
GeneralCompress Image to 20KB Online (Govt Job Signatures) | signature | 10 KB – 20 KB | 200 × 100 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White paper | Resize |
GeneralCompress Image to 100KB Online (Certificates & ID) | certificate | 50 KB – 100 KB | 600 × 800 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | Any | Resize |
GeneralCompress PDF to 200KB Online for Govt Portals | document | 50 KB – 200 KB | 800 × 1100 px | 200 DPI (PDF) | Document Scan | Resize |
General10th / 12th Marksheet & Certificate Upload (50KB–200KB) | certificate | 50 KB – 200 KB | 800 × 1100 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | A4 Clean Scan | Resize |
GeneralCaste / EWS / Domicile Certificate (100KB–300KB) | certificate | 100 KB – 300 KB | 900 × 1250 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | A4 Clean Scan | Resize |
SSCSSC CGL Photo & Signature Resizer 2026 | photo | 20 KB – 50 KB | 200 × 230 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White or Light Cream | Resize |
SSCSSC CHSL Photo Resizer (20KB–50KB) | photo | 20 KB – 50 KB | 200 × 230 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White or Light Cream | Resize |
SSCSSC MTS & Havaldar Photo & Signature Resizer | photo | 20 KB – 50 KB | 200 × 230 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White background | Resize |
UPSCUPSC Marksheet & Certificate PDF Resizer (100KB–300KB) | document | 100 KB – 300 KB | 800 × 1100 px | 200 DPI (PDF) | Clean scanned document | Resize |
RailwayRRB Railway Signature Resizer (15KB–30KB) | signature | 15 KB – 30 KB | 140 × 60 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White paper in black or blue ink | Resize |
NTANEET Postcard Photo 4x6 Resizer Online | photo | 10 KB – 200 KB | 1200 × 1800 px | 300 DPI (JPG) | Name & Date Mandatory | Resize |
DimensionsResize Photo to 200x230 Pixels Online | photo | 20 KB – 50 KB | 200 × 230 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | Light background | Resize |
DimensionsResize Signature to 140x60 Pixels Online | signature | 10 KB – 20 KB | 140 × 60 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | Pure White background | Resize |
Dimensions3.5 x 4.5 cm Passport Photo Resizer | photo | 20 KB – 100 KB | 413 × 531 px | 300 DPI (JPG) | White or off-white | Resize |
DimensionsResize Photo to 350x350 Pixels Online | photo | 20 KB – 100 KB | 350 × 350 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | White background | Resize |
ResolutionConvert Photo to 200 DPI Online Free | photo | 20 KB – 100 KB | 200 × 230 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | Any standard background | Resize |
ResolutionConvert Photo to 300 DPI Online Free | photo | 50 KB – 200 KB | 350 × 450 px | 300 DPI (JPG) | Any standard background | Resize |
UtilitiesAdd Name and Date on Photo (DOP) Online | photo | 20 KB – 200 KB | 350 × 450 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | Name & Date Mandatory | Resize |
UtilitiesSignature Background Remover to Pure White | signature | 10 KB – 30 KB | 140 × 60 px | 200 DPI (JPG) | Pure White 100% background | Resize |
Top 5 Candidate Upload Rules You Must Never Break
1. Spectacles & ReflectionsEven clear prescription glasses can cause glare that conceals iris details, triggering automatic AI image rejection on SSC and Railway portals. Always capture your photo without spectacles.
2. Signature in Capital LettersSigning in all-caps (e.g. “RAHUL KUMAR”) is strictly deemed invalid by SSC, IBPS, and Railway. Signatures must be in continuous, natural cursive handwriting.
3. File Size Under Minimum ThresholdCompressing too far (e.g., uploading a 15 KB file when 20 KB is the minimum) fails server validation. Our smart compression engine pads files if needed to ensure they sit safely within limits.
4. Shadowed & Dark BackgroundsPortals mandate pure white or light grey backgrounds. Selfies taken against textured walls or outdoor greenery are rejected during document scrutiny.
Frequently Asked Questions (Specifications Cheat Sheet)
Q.What is the standard photo size for most Indian government exams?
The most common standard is 20 KB to 50 KB with pixel dimensions of 200x230 pixels (approx. 3.5cm x 4.5cm) in JPG format at 200 DPI. However, portals like UPSC allow up to 300 KB (square 350x350 to 1000x1000 px), while Railway RRB requires 30 KB to 70 KB.
Q.Which exams require Name and Date of Photograph (DOP) printed on the photo?
UPSC Civil Services OTR, NEET UG (NTA), and several state police recruitment boards (such as UP Police and Rajasthan Police) require candidate name and date of photo printed at the bottom.
Q.Why are signatures rejected on SSC and Railway portals?
Signatures are most frequently rejected for three reasons: (1) Signed in BLOCK/CAPITAL letters, (2) Signed in faint ink on colored/lined notebook paper, or (3) File size under 10 KB or exceeding 20 KB.
Q.How can I convert my photo to match any exam specification on this cheat sheet?
Click on the 'Resize Now' button next to any exam in this table. You will be redirected to the dedicated spoke tool which automatically applies the exact dimensions, KB target, DPI resolution, and background rules for that exam.
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