Before applying online a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of his/her photograph and signature as per the specifications given below.
Photograph Image:
- Photograph must be a recent passport style color picture.
- Make sure that the picture is in color, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background.
- Scanned photograph should be in JPG format and must be uploaded first.
- There should be no error while uploading the photograph.
- While uploading the photograph if there is any error, re-upload the photograph after making the required changes.
Photograph Features |
File Size in pixels |
The digital size |
not exceed 300 KB each and must not be less than 20 KB. |
The resolution |
must be 350 pixels (Width) X 350 pixels (Height) minimum and 1000 pixels (Width) X 1000 pixels (Height) maximum |
Bit Depth |
24 bit |
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.
Signature Features |
File Size in pixels |
The digital size |
not exceed 300 KB each and must not be less than 20 KB. |
The resolution |
must be 350 pixels (Width) X 350 pixels (Height) minimum and 1000 pixels (Width) X 1000 pixels (Height) maximum |
Bit Depth |
24 bit |
Scanning the Photograph and Signature:
Scanning the Photograph and Signature |
Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch). |
Set Color to True Color. |
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. |
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 photograph and signature. |
Procedure for Uploading the Photograph with Signature:
Procedure for Uploading the Photograph with Signature |
There will be two separate links for uploading Photograph and Signature. |
Click on the respective link “Upload Photograph / Signature”. |
File Size as specified above. |
Select the file by clicking on it. |
Click the ‘Open/Upload’ button |
Note:
✦ 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 application and re-upload his/ her photograph or signature, prior to submitting the form.
✦ After registering online candidates are advised to take a printout of their system generated online application forms.