Document Size Guide — Photo & Signature Limits

Photo Upload Guidelines

A recent, passport-style photograph with a plain white or light-colored background, taken within the last 6 months. The face must be clearly visible, well-lit, and occupy approximately 70-80% of the frame.

Rules

• Use a recent photograph taken within the last 6 months.
• Ensure a plain white or light-colored background without shadows.
• The face should be directly facing the camera with both ears visible.
• Avoid wearing sunglasses, hats, or any head covering (unless for religious reasons).
• The image must be in JPG/JPEG format with a clear, sharp focus.

Common Mistakes

• Using a selfie with visible arm or distorted proportions.
• Using a photo with a cluttered or dark background that doesn't compress well.
• Re-using an old photograph from a previous exam cycle.
• Cropping the face too tightly, cutting off the top of the head or chin.
• Uploading a screenshot of a photo instead of the original file.

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Signature Upload Guidelines

A scanned or photographed image of the applicant's handwritten signature, signed with a black or dark blue ink pen on plain white unlined paper. The signature must match the one on official ID documents.

Rules

• Sign with a black or dark blue ink pen on plain white unlined paper.
• Ensure the signature is consistent with your official ID documents.
• Crop tightly around the signature, removing excess white space.
• Scan or photograph in good lighting to ensure high contrast.
• Save in JPG format — PNG files are rejected by most portals.

Common Mistakes

• Signing on lined or ruled paper, which adds noise and increases file size.
• Using a light-colored pen that doesn't create enough contrast for compression.
• Scanning at unnecessarily high DPI (300+ DPI), creating files far above the limit.
• Using a digital/typed signature instead of a handwritten one.
• The scanned signature not matching the one on Aadhaar or PAN card.

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