One of the most common reasons for online application form rejection is an incorrect photo or signature file. Each recruiting body has specific requirements for file size (KB), dimensions (pixels), and format (JPEG/PNG). This guide covers all major exams.

Why Photo/Signature Size Matters

Government recruitment portals have strict file size limits. If your photo is 350KB but the limit is 100KB, the portal will either reject it outright or corrupt the upload. Similarly, a blurry or wrong-dimension photo can lead to hall ticket rejection on exam day.

SSC (Staff Selection Commission) Photo Specifications

  • Photograph: 20KB–50KB, JPEG format, 3.5cm × 4.5cm (passport size), plain white/light background, no cap, clear face visible
  • Signature: 10KB–20KB, JPEG format, on white paper with black/dark ink, no capital letters unless name is in capitals
  • Dimensions (recommended): Photo: 200×230 pixels | Signature: 140×60 pixels

RRB (Railway Recruitment Board) Photo Specifications

  • Photograph: 15KB–40KB, JPEG, colour photograph with white background, 3.5cm × 4.5cm
  • Signature: 10KB–40KB, JPEG, on white paper
  • Note: The photo should be taken recently (within 3 months). A very old photo can cause issues at the document verification stage.

UPSC Civil Services Photo Specifications

  • Photograph: 3KB–300KB, JPEG, white background, recent passport-size
  • Signature: 1KB–300KB, JPEG
  • UPSC has generous size limits but maintain quality — your photo appears on hall ticket and final documents.

SBI / IBPS Banking Exam Specifications

  • Photograph: 20KB–50KB, JPEG, 200×230 pixels, white background
  • Signature: 10KB–20KB, JPEG, 140×60 pixels, black ink on white paper
  • Ensure left thumb impression if required (IBPS PO/Clerk): 20KB–50KB, 240×240 pixels

How to Resize Using Our Free Tool

  1. Go to SarkariResult3D Photo Resizer
  2. Click "Upload" and select your photo or signature file
  3. Select your exam from the preset menu (SSC / RRB / UPSC / SBI etc.)
  4. The tool auto-fills width, height, and max file size for that exam
  5. Adjust the quality slider if needed to meet the KB limit
  6. Preview and click "Download" — 100% free, no data uploaded to any server

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ❌ Using a photo taken in sunglasses or cap
  • ❌ Coloured or patterned background (always use plain white)
  • ❌ Compressed PNG photos that exceed KB limits — convert to JPEG
  • ❌ A signature done in stylized format — it should match your ID proof signature
  • ❌ Using a phone selfie directly — take a proper passport photo or scan it at a studio