People often search: "exam form ke liye photo size kitna hona chahiye" or "ssc photo size kb". Use this handy reference first, then follow our Exact KB Method for perfect results. For quick presets, see the Sarkari Result Image Resizer.
At a Glance#
- Most Common File Size: 20–50 KB
- Typical Width: 138–230 pixels
- Format: JPG (Baseline, sRGB)
- DPI: Not usually checked by portals
Typical Requirements#
While you should always verify the latest official notification, most government exams follow similar photo upload standards. Remember — both file size (KB) and pixel dimensions are crucial, but DPI metadata rarely matters.
Common Photo Table#
| Exam | KB Size | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL / CHSL | 20–50 KB | 3.5cm × 4.5cm (≈138×177px @100 DPI) |
| Railway (RRB) | 20–50 KB | 35mm × 45mm (similar to SSC) |
| IBPS / Banking | 20–50 KB | 200×230px (common standard) |
| State PSC | 20–40 KB | Varies; mostly 200×200 to 200×260px |
| UPSC | 20–300 KB | Minimum width 350px (recent updates) |
Background & Lighting#
- Use a plain, light-colored background (off-white or sky-blue is acceptable).
- Ensure even lighting with no shadows under the chin.
- Maintain natural skin tone — avoid beauty filters or heavy editing.
- Wear formal or simple clothing; avoid flashy patterns.
Exact KB (Fast Method)#
- Resize the image dimensions using our Image Resizer.
- Open the resized image in the Image Compressor.
- Adjust compression quality using the binary search method (see Exact KB guide).
- Confirm KB size and clarity; repeat if needed.
Quick FAQ#
- Exam photo size kitna hona chahiye? Usually between 20–50 KB.
- Pixels or centimeters? Always use pixel values. CM assumes ~96–100 DPI, which can differ per device.
- Is 300 DPI required? No. Only KB size and pixel dimensions are checked by exam portals.