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Photo Resizer for Exams
Resize to exact px dimensions & compress to target KB. Supports 15+ exam presets including SSC, IBPS, UPSC, RRB, NEET, JEE.
Signature Resizer
Resize your signature image to exact dimensions and compress to 10–20 KB for all banking and government exams.
Exam Photo & Signature Requirements
Exact specs for all major Indian exams — click any exam to resize instantly
Note: Requirements may change each recruitment cycle. Always verify the exact specifications from the official exam notification before submitting your application.
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Government Exam Photo & Signature Compliance Guide
Every year, thousands of competitive exam applicants face application rejection or admit card withholding due to minor discrepancies in their submitted photographs and digital signatures. Follow these verified guidelines to ensure your documents pass automated portal verification across UPSC, SSC, IBPS, RRB, and State PSC recruitment drives.
Photograph Standards & Facial Framing
UPSC, SSC, IBPS & NTA biometric rules
70% to 80% Face Coverage: The portrait must frame your head from the top of your hair to the bottom of your chin. Wide shots where the torso or background dominates the frame will fail automated facial recognition at the examination centre.
White or Light Neutral Background: Ensure the background is solid white or light off-white without patterns, shadows, or domestic clutter. Outdoor snapshots with foliage or street scenes are strictly forbidden.
Facial Expression & Eyewear: Maintain a neutral facial expression with your mouth closed and both eyes looking straight into the camera lens. Both ears should be distinctly visible. Avoid tinted glasses, polarized sunglasses, or thick frames that cast shadows across your eyes.
Signature Rules & Running Script
Preventing instant application disqualification
No Capital or Block Letters: Official recruitment notifications for SSC and banking exams explicitly state that signatures written entirely in CAPITAL letters will be rejected immediately. Sign only in your genuine running cursive handwriting.
Black Ballpoint Pen on Clean White Paper: Black ink provides superior optical density and contrast compared to light blue gel ink. Sign clearly on unruled (blank) white paper to prevent background ruled lines from corrupting OCR processing.
Tight Crop Without Margins: Crop closely around your signature strokes before resizing to 140×60 pixels. Leaving wide borders of blank white space makes your actual signature appear tiny and illegible on printed admit cards.
Centimeter vs. Pixel Dimension Mapping
Government notifications frequently define photo dimensions in physical units (e.g., 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm for UPSC or 50 mm × 20 mm for signatures), while application upload scripts require digital pixel dimensions. The conversion is governed by target Dots Per Inch (DPI):
Standard 300 DPI: 3.5 × 4.5 cm = 413 × 531 pixels
Standard 200 DPI: 3.5 × 4.5 cm = 276 × 354 pixels
SSC/IBPS Web Target: Resampled to 200 × 230 pixels (approx 100–133 DPI)
Signature 3.5 × 1.5 cm: 140 × 60 pixels at standard web resolution
Troubleshooting Common Upload Portal Errors
“File Size Exceeds Maximum Limit”: Use our target KB compression tools to dial in exact weights (such as 20 KB to 50 KB for SSC, or 10 KB to 20 KB for signatures) without degrading visual sharpness.
“Invalid File Format / MIME Mismatch”: Many portals reject PNG files manually renamed to .jpg. TryDocsy re-encodes images through HTML5 Canvas into compliant, standard baseline JPEG headers.
“Image Dimensions Outside Allowed Range”: Always verify with our Document Checker before uploading to ensure exact pixel compliance down to the single pixel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about preparing exam photos and signatures
What is the standard photo size for most Indian government exams?
Most central exams (SSC, IBPS, SBI) require a 200×230 pixel photo (approx 3.5×4.5 cm) in JPG format, with a file size between 20KB and 50KB.
What is the signature size requirement?
Signatures are typically 140×60 pixels or 3.5×1.5 cm. The required file size is usually between 10KB and 20KB in JPG format.
Is it safe to resize my official documents here?
Yes. TryDocsy uses 100% client-side processing. Your photos are processed in your browser memory and never uploaded to our servers. Your privacy is guaranteed.
Can I use the same photo for multiple exams?
Only if the specifications (dimensions and KB range) match perfectly. Always cross-check with the latest official recruitment notification for each specific post.
Why do exam portals reject signatures written in capital letters?
Official guidelines for SSC, IBPS, and State PSCs explicitly mandate running cursive handwriting for signatures. Signatures written in all-capital letters are deemed non-standard and are rejected.
How do I fix file size exceeds maximum limit errors on portals?
Use our Photo Resizer or quick KB compressors to reduce file weight to the required range (e.g., 20–50 KB) without distorting pixel dimensions or facial clarity.
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