Expert walkthroughs, dimension specifications, and practical checklists to prevent application form rejections across national and state recruitment portals.
Detailed breakdown of UPSC's 350x350 to 1000x1000 pixel dimensions, 20KB-300KB photograph requirements, signature criteria, and top reasons for form rejection.
Understand SSC's live web camera capture directives on ssc.gov.in, background lighting rules, and how to format signatures strictly between 10KB and 20KB.
Detailed requirements for NSP, MahaDBT, and state scholarship schemes: passport photo 20KB–50KB and signature 10KB–20KB upload parameters.
Step-by-step sizing for central and state university admissions. Exact 20KB–50KB photo and 10KB–20KB signature formats with clear background.
Official guidelines for Maharashtra Public Service Commission recruitment. 3.5cm x 4.5cm photos and sharp 10KB–20KB signature guidelines.
Learn how JPEG quantization, aspect-ratio scaling, and canvas encoding work behind the scenes to preserve crisp detail within tiny file sizes.
Refer to the summary matrix below for common examination portals across India. Always consult the latest official recruitment brochure for notification-specific amendments.
| Examination Body | Photo File Size | Photo Dimensions | Signature File Size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC (Civil Services, NDA, CDS) Launch UPSC Tool → | 20 KB – 300 KB | 350 x 350 to 1000 x 1000 px | 20 KB – 50 KB | JPG / JPEG |
| MPSC (Maharashtra State Exams) Launch MPSC Tool → | 20 KB – 50 KB | 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm | 10 KB – 20 KB | JPG / JPEG |
| SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD) Launch SSC Tool → | 20 KB – 50 KB | 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm | 10 KB – 20 KB | JPG / JPEG |
| Scholarships (NSP & MahaDBT) Launch NSP Tool → | 20 KB – 50 KB | 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm | 10 KB – 20 KB | JPG / JPEG |
| University & College Admissions (CUET, DU) Launch Admission Tool → | 20 KB – 50 KB | Passport size (3.5 x 4.5 cm) | 10 KB – 20 KB | JPG / JPEG |
| NTA (NEET, JEE Main) | 10 KB – 200 KB | Passport size (80% face coverage) | 4 KB – 30 KB | JPG / JPEG |