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Ultimate Guide to Indian Exam Photo Requirements 2026

A single rejected photo can disqualify your entire application. Read our comprehensive, up-to-date guide on exact dimensions, KB limits, and official rules for SSC, UPSC, and banking exams.

Common Rejection Reasons

1

File Size Too Large

Portals strictly reject files over their limit. Resize to 50KB or 20KB before uploading.

2

Wrong Background

Almost all Indian exams require a light or strict white background. Avoid selfies and outdoor shots.

3

Blurry Signatures

Signatures must be scanned clearly, typically in black or blue ink on white unlined paper.

4

Spectacles/Caps

SSC and UPSC will instantly reject photos where eyes are obscured by glare on glasses, or heads are covered by caps.

Exam Specific Guidelines

SSC (Staff Selection Commission)

CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable

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Photo Rules

  • • Size: 20 KB to 50 KB
  • • Dimensions: 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height)
  • • Format: JPEG/JPG
  • • Date printed: Highly recommended (though rules fluctuate, better to have it)
  • • Recent: Taken within the last 3 months

Signature Rules

  • • Size: 10 KB to 20 KB
  • • Dimensions: 4.0 cm (width) x 2.0 cm (height)
  • • Format: JPEG/JPG
  • • Ink: Black pen preferred on white paper

UPSC (Union Public Service Commission)

CSE (IAS), IPS, NDA, CDS

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Photo & Sign Rules

  • • Size bounds: Min 20 KB, Max 300 KB
  • • Dimensions (Pixels): Min 350x350 px, Max 1000x1000 px
  • • The photo and signature must be in .jpg format
  • • New 2024+ Rule: Name and Date of Photo must be printed on the photograph

IBPS / SBI (Banking)

PO, Clerk, SO

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Photo Rules

  • • Size: 20 KB to 50 KB
  • • Dimensions: 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm

Signature Rules

  • • Size: 10 KB to 20 KB
  • • Note: Must NOT be in capital letters

Thumb Impression

  • • Size: 20 KB to 50 KB
  • • Left thumb in black or blue ink

Handwritten Declaration

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