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Passport Photo Resizer for UPSC/SSC Exam Forms

Compress & Format Passport Photograph (20–50 KB), Candidate Signature (10–20 KB), Handwritten Declaration (50–100 KB), and Left Thumb Impression for SSC, UPSC, IBPS, SBI PO & Railways.

Mandatory for SSC CGL, CHSL, RRB & Police Exams

1. Portal Specifications & Target Size

Mode: Passport Photograph

2. Upload & Adjust Framing

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Click or Drag & Drop Passport Photograph Here

Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP from camera or gallery • Any resolution up to 25 MB

📋 Official Exam Upload Guidelines (Authoritative Reference Matrix)

Verified with RRB CEN, UPSC OTR, SSC & IBPS Gazettes
Exam Commission Document Allowed Size Dimensions Mandatory Rules & Pitfalls Official Notice & Last Checked
Railways (RRB ALP / NTPC / Tech / Group D) Passport Photo 30 to 70 KB 35mm x 45mm (350x450 px) Plain white background, straight frontal face. No sunglasses, tinted glasses or caps. High-contrast lighting. Strict CEN size band.
RRB CEN 01/2024 & CEN 05/2024 Central Employment Notices
Verified: 31 October 2026
Railways (RRB ALP / NTPC / Tech / Group D) Signature 30 to 70 KB 50mm x 20mm (280x112 px) RUNNING HANDWRITING ONLY. Signatures in CAPITAL / BLOCK letters are strictly rejected without refund.
RRB CEN 01/2024 Section 15.1 Guidelines
Verified: 31 October 2026
UPSC OTR (Civil Services CSE / NDA / CDS / CMS) Passport Photo 20 to 300 KB 350x350 to 1000x1000 px (1:1 Ratio) MANDATORY: Candidate Name and Date of Photo (taken within 10 days of application start) stamped at bottom margin. 3/4th face coverage.
UPSC CSE 2026 Official Notification & OTR Manual
Verified: 31 October 2026
UPSC OTR (CSE / NDA / CDS / CAPF / IES) Signature 20 to 300 KB 350x350 to 1000x1000 px (Square Aspect) Clear black ink pen on clean white unruled paper. Avoid blurry scans or shadows.
UPSC Online OTR Instructions (upsconline.nic.in)
Verified: 31 October 2026
SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS / GD / Steno) Passport Photo 20 to 50 KB 3.5 x 4.5 cm (350x450 px) Frontal view with plain light/white background. Both ears visible. No spectacles, masks, or caps. Name and DOP recommended.
SSC CGL 2026 Official Gazette Notice (Section 8.2)
Verified: 31 October 2026
SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS / GD / Steno) Signature 10 to 20 KB 4.0 x 2.0 cm (280x140 px) Dark black or blue ink on plain white paper. Must fit within 4.0x2.0 cm bounding box.
SSC CGL 2026 Notification Document Guidelines
Verified: 31 October 2026
IBPS / SBI (PO & Clerk) Handwritten Declaration 50 to 100 KB 800 x 400 px (10x5 cm) Must be hand-written by candidate in English on white paper with black ink. Declarations in ALL CAPITAL letters are rejected.
IBPS CRP PO/MT-XIV & SBI PO 2026 Detailed Advertisement
Verified: 31 October 2026
IBPS / SBI (PO & Clerk) Left Thumb Impression (LTI) 20 to 50 KB 240 x 240 px (3x3 cm) Blue or black ink pad impression on clean white paper. Ensure fingerprint ridges are distinct without smudging.
IBPS CRP PO/MT-XIV Annexure Guidelines
Verified: 31 October 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the official photo dimensions for SSC CGL/CHSL online forms? ▼
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) notifications require photographs to be in JPEG/JPG format, between 20 KB and 50 KB in file size, with dimensions of 3.5 cm width by 4.5 cm height (350x450 pixels) and Name/Date of Photo (DOP) stamped at the bottom. Last verified with SSC CGL 2026 Official Notice Section 8.2 (checked 31 October 2026).
Is my passport photo uploaded to your server when I resize it? ▼
No. The image is processed entirely within your local browser memory using HTML5 Canvas. Your photo never leaves your computer or phone, ensuring 100% privacy and security.
How can I add my name and the date of photo (DOP) to the image? ▼
Enter your candidate name and the date on which the photograph was taken in the Name & Date input fields. The tool renders a crisp white label with bold black text at the bottom margin of the photo.
What is the required signature file size for UPSC and SSC? ▼
For SSC, signature images must be between 10 KB and 20 KB in size (approx 4.0x2.0 cm / 280x140 px). For UPSC OTR, signatures must be between 20 KB and 300 KB (350x350 to 1000x1000 px). For Railways RRB, signatures must be 30 to 70 KB in running handwriting. All formatted as JPG/JPEG (checked 31 October 2026).