Guidelines For Scanning and Upload of Photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm) & Signature
Guidelines For Scanning and Upload of Photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm) & Signature
Guidelines For Scanning and Upload of Photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm) & Signature
Before applying online a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of his/ her/
their photograph and signature as per the specifications given below.
Photograph Image:
Signature Image:
• The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen.
• The signature must be signed only by the applicant and not by any other person.
• The signature will be used to put on the Call Letter and wherever necessary.
• If the Applicant’s signature on the answer script, at the time of the examination, does not match
the signature on the Call Letter, the applicant will be disqualified.
• Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred)
• Size of file should be between 10kb – 20kb
• Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20kb
• Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be accepted.
• Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch)
• Set Color to True Color File Size as specified above
• File Size as specified above
• Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/signature, then use the upload
editor to crop the image to the final size (as specified above).
• The image file should be JPG or JPEG format. An example file name is: image01.jpg or
image01.jpeg Image dimensions can be checked by listing the folder files or moving the mouse
over the file image icon.
• Candidates using MS Windows/MSOffice can easily obtain photo and signature in .jpeg format
not exceeding 50kb & 20kb respectively by using MS Paint or MSOffice Picture Manager.
Scanned photograph and signature in any format can be saved in .jpg format by using ‘Save As’
option in the File menu and size can be reduced below 50 kb (photograph) & 20 kb(signature)
by using crop and then resize option (Please see point (i) & (ii) above for the pixel size) in the
‘Image’ menu. Similar options are available in other photo editor also.
• If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed.
• While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate will be provided with a link to upload
his/ her/ their photograph and signature.
Procedure for Uploading the Photograph and Signature
• There will be two separate links for uploading Photograph and Signature
• Click on the respective link “Upload Photograph / Signature”
• Browse and Select the location where the Scanned Photograph/ Signature file has been saved.
• Select the file by clicking on it
• Click the ‘Open/Upload’ button
Your Online Application will not be registered unless you upload your photograph and
signature as specified.
Note:
1) In case the face in the photograph or signature is unclear the candidate’s application may be
rejected. After uploading the photograph/ signature in the online application form candidates
should check that the images are clear and have been uploaded correctly. In case the
photograph or signature is not prominently visible, the candidate may edit his/ her/ their
application and re-upload his/ her/ their photograph or signature, prior to submitting the form.
2) After registering online candidates are advised to take a printout of their system generated
online application forms.