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Photo size limits
Many Indian exam, job, and admission portals reject profile photos that exceed a fixed KB limit. A phone camera photo is often 2–5 MB — far above what the upload field accepts.
What to check: The portal’s help page or application brochure usually states the maximum file size and accepted format (JPEG/PNG).
Signature size limits
Scanned or photographed signatures are often too large for online forms. Each portal publishes its own file-size and dimension limits for signature uploads.
What to check: Check the form for maximum signature dimensions (width × height in pixels) and file size before uploading.
One file for the photo and the signature
A few application forms want the photograph and the signature in a single JPEG. UPSC’s photograph and signature instructions and SSC’s photo FAQ describe those as separate uploads, and the pixel and KB numbers change by notification. A combined layout is not an official UPSC or SSC size unless the notice you are filling says so.
What to check: Read the current notice for width, height, file size, and whether the files must stay separate. If it asks for one image, set those numbers in the joiner and open the download before you submit.
PDF upload limits
Mark sheets, degree certificates, and combined documents are commonly uploaded as PDFs. Scanned multi-page PDFs can exceed portal limits even when each page looks small on screen.
What to check: Confirm the maximum PDF size and page count allowed. Some portals also require text to remain readable after compression.
Passport photo requirements
Passport and visa applications require specific dimensions, background colour, and head placement. A casual selfie rarely matches what the issuing authority publishes.
What to check: Use the official photo specification from the passport office or consulate — size in mm, background colour, and whether ears or glasses must be visible.
Requirements differ by portal and change over time. Always confirm file size, dimensions, and format on the official application page before you submit.
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