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Indian Exam Photo & Signature Size Guide (SSC, UPSC, IBPS, NEET, GATE, RRB)

Exact photo and signature dimensions and KB limits for major Indian government exams — SSC, UPSC, bank (IBPS/SBI), NEET, JEE, GATE and Railway — with one-click presets.

Published June 13, 2026 · FitToKB Editorial

Quick answer

For most Indian exams the photo is a 200×230 px JPG of 20–50 KB and the signature is 140×60 px JPG of 10–20 KB, though specifics vary by exam. SSC CGL uses a 275×354 px photo; bank exams (IBPS/SBI) use 200×230 px; GATE allows 5–600 KB. Always confirm against the current official notification.

Indian exam portals are some of the strictest in the world about photo and signature uploads — and the rules differ between exams. Here’s a consolidated reference. Always verify against the current official notification, as boards revise specs each cycle (editorial policy).

Photo specifications

ExamPhoto (px)FormatFile size
SSC CGL / CHSL275×354JPG20–50 KB
UPSC Civil Services350×450 (approx)JPG20–300 KB
Bank (IBPS / SBI / RBI)200×230JPG20–50 KB
NEET (passport)200×230JPG10–200 KB
JEE Main3.5×4.5 cmJPG10–300 KB
GATE200×260 to 530×690JPEG5–600 KB
RRB Group D320×240JPG30–100 KB
RRB NTPC200×230JPG20–50 KB

Signature specifications

ExamSignature (px)FormatFile size
SSC CGL / CHSL140×60JPG10–20 KB
Bank (IBPS / SBI)140×60JPG10–20 KB
UPSC (×3 stacked)~350×500JPG20–100 KB
GATE250×80 to 580×180JPEG3–300 KB
JEE Main3.5×1.5 cmJPG10–100 KB

Tips that prevent rejection

  • Sign in black ink on white paper and scan or photograph in good light.
  • Don’t sign in block capitals — banks and SSC expect a running-hand signature.
  • Watch the lower bound. A “10–20 KB” form rejects a 6 KB file as well as a 25 KB one. FitToKB targets the whole range.
  • Some exams need extras — bank exams also ask for a left thumb impression and a handwritten declaration.

One-click presets

Skip the guesswork with a locked preset: SSC CGL Photo, SSC CGL Signature, Bank Exam Photo, GATE Photo, or browse all photo presets. Each sets the exact dimensions, format and KB range and validates your file before you upload.

Frequently asked questions

What is the photo size for SSC CGL?
An SSC CGL photo is typically 275×354 px in JPG, 20–50 KB, and the signature is 140×60 px JPG, 10–20 KB. Recent cycles capture the photo live, so this applies mainly to document uploads — confirm your notification.
What size should a bank exam (IBPS/SBI) photo and signature be?
Bank exams generally require a 200×230 px photo (20–50 KB) and a 140×60 px signature (10–20 KB), both JPG. The signature should be in running hand, not block capitals.
Why does UPSC ask for the signature three times?
Recent UPSC cycles require the signature to appear three times in a single stacked image, in black ink. Size it to roughly 350×500 px, 20–100 KB JPG.

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