Photo and Signature Explainer - Official Exam Guidelines Checker
Welcome to the Photocopywale Photo and Signature Explainer. Rejection of candidate application forms due to improper photo size, dark background, or invalid signature format is a common problem for students applying for competitive exams like SSC, UPSC, Banking, Railways, and NEET. Our tool explains official guidelines and tests your uploaded photo and signature for compliance with exact KB limits and dimensions.
100% Client-Side Privacy: All image property checks take place locally in your web browser. None of your photos or signatures are ever saved or uploaded to our servers.
Key Features
- Live Image Validation: Analyzes image pixel dimensions, file size in KB, format, and aspect ratio against official exam criteria.
- Official Board Rules Database: Updated specifications for SSC (CGL/CHSL/MTS), UPSC, BPSC, IBPS/SBI, Railway RRB, and NTA NEET.
- Do's and Don'ts Visual Guide: Clear guidelines on ear visibility, background colors, goggles/cap restrictions, and signature ink rules.
- Latest SSC Guideline Update: Explains the latest rule regarding Name and Date of Photo (DOP) requirement.
- 100% Free & No Signups: Free to use for students, applicants, and Cyber Cafe operators.
Official Exam Photo & Signature Rules Table
Quick reference guide for primary Indian recruitment boards:
| Exam Board |
Photo Dimensions & Size |
Signature Dimensions & Size |
Special Photo Requirements |
| SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS) |
3.5 x 4.5 cm (20 KB - 50 KB) |
4.0 x 2.0 cm (10 KB - 20 KB) |
Light/White BG, Both ears visible, No Caps/Goggles. DOP not mandatory. |
| UPSC / State PSC |
3.5 x 4.5 cm (20 KB - 300 KB) |
3.5 x 1.5 cm (20 KB - 300 KB) |
Photo with Name & Date of Photo printed at bottom recommended. |
| Banking (IBPS / SBI) |
3.5 x 4.5 cm (20 KB - 50 KB) |
140 x 60 px (10 KB - 20 KB) |
Signature in BLACK INK ONLY on white paper. No ALL CAPITAL letters. |
| NTA NEET / JEE |
Passport (10-200 KB) + Postcard (4x6 in) |
3.5 x 1.5 cm (4 KB - 30 KB) |
Name and Date of Photo printed at bottom of photo required. |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why do government application forms reject candidate photos?
Rejection occurs due to incorrect dimensions, file size exceeding KB limits, dark backgrounds, covered ears, wearing caps/goggles, or blurry resolution.
2. Is Date of Photo (DOP) required on SSC exam photos?
As per the latest SSC guidelines, printing Date of Photo (DOP) is no longer mandatory, but the photo must be recent (within 3 months) and clear.
3. What are the signature rules for IBPS and SBI Banking exams?
Banking exams strictly require signatures in Black Ink on white paper (10-20 KB). Signatures in ALL CAPITAL letters are rejected.
4. Is my photo safe on Photocopywale?
100% safe. All image property checks take place locally in your browser. Nothing is saved online.
5. Is this Photo and Signature Explainer free?
Yes, 100% free with unlimited checks and no account registration needed.
6. Does this tool work on mobile phones?
Yes, the tool is fully mobile-responsive and works smoothly on mobile browsers.
