When applying for government exams in India such as UPSC, SSC, IBPS or Railway recruitment, candidates must upload a passport style photo that meets specific size and file requirements. This comprehensive guide explains the official photo dimensions, file size limits and format rules for all major exams in 2026.
Most government exams require: Photo dimensions between 100-413 pixels, file size 15-300 KB, JPG format with white background. Face should cover 70-80% of the frame with clear front-facing view.
| Exam | Photo Size (Pixels) | File Size | Format | Background | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC (IAS, IPS, IFS) | 413 × 531 | 20 KB – 300 KB | JPG/JPEG | White | View Guide → |
| SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS) | 100 × 120 | 20 KB – 50 KB | JPG/JPEG | White | View Guide → |
| IBPS (PO, Clerk, SO) | 200 × 230 | 20 KB – 50 KB | JPG/JPEG | White | View Guide → |
| Railway (RRB) (NTPC, Group D) | 413 × 531 | 15 KB – 100 KB | JPG/JPEG | White | View Guide → |
| Police Recruitment (Constable, SI) | 413 × 531 | 15 KB – 40 KB | JPG/JPEG | White | View Guide → |
| State PSC (Various State Exams) | 413 × 531 | 20 KB – 100 KB | JPG/JPEG | White | View Guide → |
| Bank Exams (Other than IBPS) | 200 × 230 | 20 KB – 50 KB | JPG/JPEG | White | View Guide → |
| Teaching Exams (CTET, UPTET, etc.) | 413 × 531 | 20 KB – 100 KB | JPG/JPEG | White | View Guide → |
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Create Your Exam Photo Now →Complete guidelines for IAS, IPS and IFS exams. 413×531 pixels, 20-300 KB, white background.
Pixel size and file limit for SSC CGL, CHSL and MTS exams. 100×120 pixels, 20-50 KB.
Bank exam photo requirements for PO and Clerk. 200×230 pixels, 20-50 KB, white background.
RRB NTPC and Group D photo specifications. 413×531 pixels, 15-100 KB.
Constable and SI exam photo guidelines. 413×531 pixels, 15-40 KB.
Various state civil services exam requirements. 413×531 pixels, 20-100 KB.
All banking sector exam photo specifications.
CTET, UPTET and other teaching exam requirements.
Most government exams also require a signature upload with the following specifications:
| Exam | Signature Size (Pixels) | File Size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC | 413 × 531 | 20 KB – 300 KB | JPG/JPEG |
| SSC | 100 × 40 | 10 KB – 20 KB | JPG/JPEG |
| IBPS | 200 × 70 | 10 KB – 30 KB | JPG/JPEG |
| Railway (RRB) | 413 × 531 | 15 KB – 100 KB | JPG/JPEG |
The most common photo size is 413 × 531 pixels, used by UPSC, Railway, Police and State PSC exams. SSC uses 100 × 120 pixels, while Banking exams use 200 × 230 pixels.
All major government exams in India require a plain white background with no shadows, patterns or textures. Colored backgrounds are strictly rejected.
It's recommended to avoid glasses to prevent glare. If you must wear them, ensure no reflection and that your eyes are clearly visible. Some exams specifically prohibit glasses.
File size varies by exam: UPSC allows 20-300 KB, SSC 20-50 KB, IBPS 20-50 KB, Railway 15-100 KB, Police 15-40 KB, and State PSC 20-100 KB.
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