Police recruitment portals (SI, Constable, and other state police exams) have the strictest file size limit of all government exams — only 15 KB to 40 KB. The pixel dimensions are 413×531 pixels at 300 DPI, JPEG format. This tool's size slider lets you hit exactly the right KB before downloading.
The State Police Recruitment Board portal validates these specifications automatically on upload:
| Requirement | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel dimensions | 413×531 px | 3.5×4.5 cm at 300 DPI |
| File size | 15 KB – 40 KB | Portal auto-rejects above 40 KB |
| Format | JPG | JPEG compression |
| Resolution | 300 DPI | Print quality standard |
| Background | Plain white | No shadows, no patterns |
| Face coverage | 70–80% | Face centred, looking directly at camera |
| Glasses | Not allowed | Remove before taking photo |
| Expression | Neutral | Mouth closed, eyes open |
⚠ Note: Strictest upper limit — use size slider for exact KB
On the state police recruitment portal, photo upload appears in the personal details section. Because the 40 KB upper limit is very tight, use the size slider after generating your photo to bring the file to 25–35 KB — giving you a safe margin under the limit.
Use rear camera against a plain white wall. Good natural light from the front, no shadows on face. Neutral expression, mouth closed.
Click the upload area above or drag your JPG/PNG file. Maximum 10 MB. Works on all Android and iOS phones.
Adjust the crop box so your face fills 70–80% of the frame. The live preview shows exactly what the final photo looks like.
Click Generate. Download the 15–40 KB portal version. Use the size slider if you need an exact KB target.
Photo upload in state police recruitment portal. If rejected, check the file size first — it is the most common cause.
Police SI and Constable recruitment exams typically require 413×531 pixels (3.5×4.5 cm at 300 DPI), JPEG format, between 15 KB and 40 KB. The 40 KB upper limit is the strictest among all government exam portals.
State police recruitment portals are older systems with strict file size validation. A photo above 40 KB is rejected automatically. Use this tool's size slider to compress your photo to 25–35 KB before uploading.
Most state police exams follow similar specifications (413×531 px, 15–40 KB), but some states may vary slightly. Always check your specific state police notification PDF. The specs on this page reflect the most common requirements.
Both use 413×531 pixels, but UPSC allows up to 300 KB while Police allows only 40 KB. You must generate separate photos — use this tool's size slider to compress the Police version.
Yes. Most state police recruitments require both a digital upload AND physical passport photos to be submitted during document verification and at the exam centre. Print your photo on glossy photo paper at 3.5×4.5 cm.
Need a photo for a different exam? Each page generates the correct pixel size and KB limit for that specific portal:
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