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SSC CGL
Photo Requirements
- Specs: JPEG, recent (preferably <3 months), full-face frontal, no cap/headgear, no spectacles with glare, no shadows
- Width: 3.5 cm
- Height: 4.5 cm
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These are the most frequent reasons exam photo & signature uploads get rejected. Each card explains the mistake, why it matters, and how to fix it — plus a quick visual cue.
Many exam authorities require a recently taken photo (UPSC often asks for within 10 days). Using an old photo can lead to rejection.
Why it matters: Face features (hair, glasses, facial hair) can change. Officials need a recent likeness to verify identity. Fix: take a fresh, passport-style photo on the day you apply or within the timeframe specified by the exam authority.
A selfie (tilted head, arm shadow, phone visible) is not accepted. Exams require a neutral, straight-on passport photo.
Why it matters: Selfies distort proportions and may hide facial landmarks. Fix: use a tripod or ask someone to click, keep camera at eye level, look straight at the lens with a neutral expression.
Busy or dark backgrounds distract and can cause rejection. Most exams ask for plain white or light backgrounds.
Why it matters: Facial contrast must be clear against the background for automated and human verification. Fix: stand 1-2 feet from the wall, use a plain light-colored sheet, and avoid shadows.
Shadows on the face or uneven lighting can hide features. Use soft, even lighting from the front.
Why it matters: Verification needs clear visibility of eyes, nose, and mouth. Fix: use natural daylight facing a window, or two soft lights at 45-degree angles to remove shadows.
Photos where the top of the head or shoulders are cut off will be rejected. Maintain correct head-to-ratio.
Why it matters: Exams specify the head size within the frame (e.g., 70-80% height). Fix: leave breathing room above the head and include upper shoulders. Use the site crop tool to preview the correct ratio.
Submitting PNG or TIFF where JPEG is required, or wrong DPI/resolution can cause upload errors.
Why it matters: Exam portals often accept only specific formats (JPEG) and have pixel/dpi constraints. Fix: use the sites converter/compressor to create the correct format and resolution before uploading.
Compressing too aggressively reduces quality; images become pixelated and unreadable.
Why it matters: Low-quality images fail both automated checks and human inspection. Fix: compress only to the exam max KB while keeping clarity; use the site crop tool to preview and compare before submitting.
Unless medically necessary and documented, headgear or dark glasses are not acceptable.
Why it matters: The face must be fully visible for ID checks. Fix: remove caps, hats, and sunglasses; if you have a religious head covering, follow the specific rules (face must be visible). If glasses are necessary, use clear, non-tinted frames and avoid reflections.
Many portals expect a handwritten signature in black or blue ink. Typed or uppercase signatures might be rejected.
Why it matters: Signature is a legal identifier; style and pen color matter. Fix: sign on white paper with a blue/black pen, scan or photograph clearly, and crop so the signature is centered and readable.
Even if the visible crop looks fine, incorrect pixel dimensions or aspect ratio can fail automated checks.
Why it matters: Portals validate exact pixel sizes (e.g., 354x472 px) and aspect ratio. Fix: use the site tool to pre-set templates or crop tool that auto-sets the right px/dpi for each exam.
Exam Photo is an easy-to-use online tool designed to help candidates check, resize, and fix their passport-size photos and signatures according to Indian government exam specifications like SSC, UPSC, Railway, Bank exams, and more.
No, Exam Photo does not save or store your personal photos or signatures on our servers. Your data stays private and is only used temporarily for processing on your device.
Yes! Exam Photo supports photo and signature formatting requirements for major Indian government exams including SSC CGL, CHSL, UPSC, Railway, Bank exams, Army Agniveer, and others.
Simply select your image files on the website, and the tool will guide you to crop, resize, and adjust them to match the exact size and format required by your exam.
Absolutely! By ensuring your photo and signature meet official guidelines, Exam Photo reduces the chances of your exam application being rejected due to incorrect image formats.
Yes, Exam Photo is completely free and available online for anyone preparing for government exams.
Yes, you can upload both your passport-size photo and your handwritten signature to resize and format them according to the official exam specifications.
Exam Photo supports common image formats such as JPG, JPEG, and PNG, making it easy to upload and process your exam photos and signatures.
No special software or app installation is needed. Exam Photo works directly in your web browser on any device.
Yes, after adjusting your photo and signature, you can download them instantly in the correct format to upload on your exam application portals.