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. Your online application will not be completed unless you upload your photograph and signature as specified.

1. Photograph Image :
   • Photograph must be a recent passport size colour picture.
   • The picture should be in colour, taken against a light coloured, preferably white background.
   • Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face.
   • If you have to use flash, ensure there’s no “red-eye”.
   • If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen.
   • Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable, religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover your face.
   • Image Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred)
   • Size of the file should be between 20kb to 50kb.
   • Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb.
   • If the size of the file is more than 50kb, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, no of colours etc during the process of scanning.
2. Signature Imaging :
   • 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.
   • If the applicant’s signature at the time of the examination does not match the signature on the Online Application, the applicant will be disqualified.
   • Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred)
   • Size of the file should be between 10kb to 20kb.
   • Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20kb.

Scanning the photograph & Signature :

1. Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch).
2. Set the colour to True Colour
3. File size as specified above
4. 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).
5. 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 MSWindows/ MSOffice can easily obtain photo and signature in .jpeg format not exceeding 50kb and 20kb respectively by using MSPaint 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 50kb (photograph) & 20kb (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 photograph and signature.

Procedure for uploading the Photograph and Signature :

1. There will be two separate links for uploading Photograph and Signature.
2. Click on the respective link ‘Upload Photograph/ Signature”.
3. Browse and select the location where the scanned photograph/ signature file has been saved.
4. Select the file by clicking on it.
5. Click the upload button.

Your Online Application will not be completed unless you upload your photograph and signature as specified.

Note : In case the face in the photograph or signature is unclear, the candidate’s application may be rejected.