Govt Exam Photo Resizer & DOP Maker
Compress candidate photos to exact 20-50 KB limits, resize to 3.5x4.5 cm, and generate Name & Date of Photo (DOP) for SSC, UPSC, and Banking exams.
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Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP (Max 25MB)
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How to Prepare Your Candidate Photograph for Government Application Forms
When applying for major national and state-level competitive exams such asSSC CGL, SSC CHSL, UPSC Civil Services, IBPS PO, RRB NTPC, and State Police recruitments, the photo upload step is critical. Online application systems automatically reject files that exceed maximum file size limits (usually 50 KB or 100 KB) or fail to match the required aspect ratio.
📌 Key Photo Guidelines for 2026 Exams
- Physical Dimensions: 3.5 cm width × 4.5 cm height (or 200 × 230 px).
- File Size Range: Between 20 KB and 50 KB (JPEG format).
- Facial Coverage: Face must cover 70%–80% of the photograph area.
- Spectacles & Caps: Both ears must be clearly visible; avoid dark glasses and caps.
✍️ Understanding Name & Date of Photo (DOP)
Recruitment authorities like the Staff Selection Commission and National Testing Agency (NTA) often require the candidate's full name and the Date of Photograph (DOP) printed clearly at the bottom. Our tool automatically creates this standardized white footer band with bold, legible typography that conforms to official guidelines.
Official Govt Exam Photo Specifications Table
Current mandatory photo dimensions and file size limits across major Indian recruitment boards.
| Exam / Board | Doc Type | Dimensions (cm / px) | File Size Limit | Special Rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL / CHSL / MTS / GD - PhotoSSC | photo | 3.5 × 4.5 cmRatio: 3.5 : 4.5 | 20 KB – 50 KB | DOP MandatoryBackground: Light/White |
| UPSC CSE / NDA / CDS / CMS - PhotoUPSC | photo | 3.5 × 3.5 cmRatio: 1 : 1 (Square) | 20 KB – 300 KB | DOP MandatoryBackground: White |
| IBPS PO / Clerk / SBI - PhotoBanking | photo | 3.5 × 4.5 cmRatio: 3.5 : 4.5 | 20 KB – 50 KB | Background: White |
| RRB NTPC / Group D / ALP - PhotoRailways | photo | 3.5 × 4.5 cmRatio: 3.5 : 4.5 | 30 KB – 70 KB | Background: Light/White |
| NTA NEET / JEE Main / CUET - PhotoNTA | photo | 3.5 × 4.5 cmRatio: 3.5 : 4.5 | 10 KB – 200 KB | DOP MandatoryBackground: White |
| UP / Bihar / Rajasthan Police - PhotoState Exams | photo | 3.5 × 4.5 cmRatio: 3.5 : 4.5 | 20 KB – 50 KB | Background: Light/White |
| Standard Govt Job Photo (Max 50 KB)General | photo | 300 × 400 pxRatio: 3.5 : 4.5 | 20 KB – 50 KB | Standard format |
| Govt Job Photo (Max 100 KB)General | photo | 300 × 400 pxRatio: 3.5 : 4.5 | 20 KB – 100 KB | Standard format |
* Specifications are verified against latest recruitment advertisements from SSC, UPSC, IBPS, Railway Recruitment Boards, and State PSCs.
📋 How to Use This Tool in 3 Easy Steps
Upload Candidate Photograph
Select your photo from mobile or computer (supports JPG, PNG, WEBP).
Select Exam Preset & Add Name/Date
Pick your exam (e.g. SSC CGL 20-50KB or UPSC 300KB) and optionally enter Candidate Name & Date of Photo (DOP).
Download Optimized Photo
Click Download to instantly save your compressed, HD-clarity photo ready for direct portal upload.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the required photo size for SSC CGL, CHSL, and MTS exams?▼
SSC mandates candidate photographs between 20 KB and 50 KB in file size, with physical dimensions of 3.5 cm (width) × 4.5 cm (height) or approximately 200 × 230 pixels.
What is DOP on a photo and why is it mandatory?▼
DOP stands for "Date of Photograph". Recruitment boards like SSC, State Police, and NTA require the candidate full name and the date of taking the photograph printed on a white strip at the bottom of the photo to verify that the photo is recent (not older than 3 months).
How does RozgarRank compress photos without losing facial clarity?▼
Our smart binary-search canvas engine uses multi-step downsampling and high-quality bicubic smoothing. It pushes JPEG encoding quality up to 98% while ensuring the total byte size strictly stays under your chosen limit (e.g. 50 KB).
What should be the background color of the passport photo?▼
Most government organizations (including UPSC, SSC, IBPS, and State PSCs) strictly require a plain white or light-coloured background. Avoid dark, patterned, or outdoor backgrounds.
Are candidate photos uploaded or saved to any server?▼
No. All resizing, DOP stamping, and compression operations run 100% locally in your web browser. Your personal images never leave your device.
✓ Privacy Guarantee:All processing happens 100% locally in your web browser. No photo, signature, or document is ever uploaded to any server.