{
  "name": "ImageToast exam upload sizes (India)",
  "description": "Photo, signature, thumb impression, declaration and document upload rules for Indian exam application forms, each from the cited notice. status \"official\" = read in the official document; \"check\" = not fully confirmed, check the notice or portal.",
  "url": "https://imagetoast.com/exams",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0",
  "updated": "2026-10-17",
  "exams": [
    {
      "slug": "jee-main",
      "name": "JEE Main",
      "group": "Engineering entrance",
      "edition": "JEE (Main) 2026 information bulletin (NTA, Nov 2025)",
      "checked": "16 October 2026",
      "status": "official",
      "livePhoto": true,
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "JEE (Main) 2026 information bulletin, p.4 (PDF)",
          "url": "https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3f8e59f4b2fe7c5705bf878bbd494ccdf/uploads/2025/11/202511021649722475.pdf"
        }
      ],
      "uploads": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "item": "Photograph",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            10,
            200
          ],
          "rules": "Recent passport-size colour photo, white background, 80% face (no mask) with ears visible",
          "preset": "jee-photo"
        },
        {
          "kind": "sign",
          "item": "Signature",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            10,
            100
          ],
          "rules": "Clearly legible",
          "preset": "jee-sign"
        },
        {
          "kind": "doc",
          "item": "Class 10 certificate or marksheet",
          "format": "PDF",
          "kb": [
            50,
            300
          ],
          "href": "https://pdftoast.com/compress-pdf-to-300kb"
        },
        {
          "kind": "doc",
          "item": "Identity proof (if not verified via Aadhaar or DigiLocker)",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            10,
            200
          ],
          "href": "/resize-image-to-200kb"
        },
        {
          "kind": "doc",
          "item": "PwD/UDID certificate (if applicable)",
          "format": "PDF",
          "kb": [
            50,
            300
          ],
          "href": "https://pdftoast.com/compress-pdf-to-300kb"
        }
      ],
      "notes": [
        "A live photograph is also taken with your camera while you fill the form.",
        "NTA had not published the 2027 bulletin when we checked. If it changes these sizes, follow it."
      ],
      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/jee-main"
    },
    {
      "slug": "neet-ug",
      "name": "NEET UG",
      "group": "Medical entrance",
      "edition": "NEET (UG) 2026 information bulletin (NTA, Feb 2026)",
      "checked": "16 October 2026",
      "status": "official",
      "livePhoto": true,
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "NEET (UG) 2026 information bulletin, pp.16–17 (PDF)",
          "url": "https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s37bc1ec1d9c3426357e69acd5bf320061/uploads/2026/02/202602231394640855.pdf"
        }
      ],
      "uploads": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "item": "Photograph",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            10,
            200
          ],
          "rules": "Colour or black and white, white background, 80% face with ears visible",
          "preset": "neet-photo"
        },
        {
          "kind": "sign",
          "item": "Signature",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            10,
            100
          ],
          "preset": "neet-sign"
        },
        {
          "kind": "thumb",
          "item": "Left and right hand finger and thumb impressions",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            10,
            200
          ],
          "rules": "The bulletin also mentions 50–300 KB in one place; check the form",
          "preset": "neet-thumb"
        }
      ],
      "notes": [
        "A live photograph is taken in the form and matched with your Aadhaar.",
        "The 4×6 postcard photo is not uploaded in 2026; keep 4–6 prints for the exam centre."
      ],
      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/neet-ug"
    },
    {
      "slug": "cuet-ug",
      "name": "CUET UG",
      "group": "University entrance",
      "edition": "CUET (UG) 2026 information bulletin (NTA, Jan 2026)",
      "checked": "16 October 2026",
      "status": "official",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "CUET (UG) 2026 information bulletin (PDF)",
          "url": "https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3d1a21da7bca4abff8b0b61b87597de73/uploads/2026/01/202601031633478370.pdf"
        }
      ],
      "uploads": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "item": "Photograph",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            10,
            200
          ],
          "rules": "Colour, white background, 80% face with ears visible",
          "preset": "cuet-photo"
        },
        {
          "kind": "sign",
          "item": "Signature",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            10,
            50
          ],
          "preset": "cuet-sign"
        }
      ],
      "notes": [],
      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/cuet-ug"
    },
    {
      "slug": "ssc-cgl",
      "name": "SSC CGL",
      "group": "SSC",
      "edition": "SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 notice",
      "checked": "16 October 2026",
      "status": "official",
      "livePhoto": true,
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "SSC CGL 2026 notice, paras 9.4–9.6 and Annexure IV (PDF)",
          "url": "https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/NoticeBoards/Notice_of_adv_cgl_2026.pdf"
        }
      ],
      "uploads": [
        {
          "kind": "sign",
          "item": "Signature",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            10,
            20
          ],
          "cm": [
            4,
            2
          ],
          "px": [
            315,
            158
          ],
          "dpi": 200,
          "rules": "Clear and not blurred; about 4.0 × 2.0 cm (the notice also says 6 × 2 cm in one place)",
          "preset": "ssc-sign"
        }
      ],
      "notes": [
        "There is no photo upload: SSC CGL 2026 takes a live photo with your webcam or the SSC app. No cap, mask or spectacles."
      ],
      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/ssc-cgl"
    },
    {
      "slug": "ibps-po",
      "name": "IBPS PO",
      "group": "Banking and insurance",
      "edition": "IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI notification (30 June 2026), Annexure III",
      "checked": "16 October 2026",
      "status": "official",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "IBPS CRP PO-XVI detailed notification (PDF)",
          "url": "https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/Detailed-Notification_CRP-PO-XVI_Final_V1_30.06.2026.pdf"
        }
      ],
      "uploads": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "item": "Photograph",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            20,
            50
          ],
          "px": [
            200,
            230
          ],
          "dpi": 200,
          "rules": "Colour, light background",
          "preset": "ibps-photo"
        },
        {
          "kind": "sign",
          "item": "Signature",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            10,
            20
          ],
          "px": [
            140,
            60
          ],
          "dpi": 200,
          "rules": "Black ink on white paper, not in CAPITAL letters",
          "preset": "ibps-sign"
        },
        {
          "kind": "thumb",
          "item": "Left thumb impression",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            20,
            50
          ],
          "px": [
            240,
            240
          ],
          "dpi": 200,
          "rules": "Black or blue ink on white paper",
          "preset": "ibps-thumb"
        },
        {
          "kind": "decl",
          "item": "Handwritten declaration",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            50,
            100
          ],
          "px": [
            800,
            400
          ],
          "dpi": 200,
          "rules": "In English, black ink, white paper, not in CAPITAL letters",
          "preset": "ibps-declaration"
        }
      ],
      "notes": [
        "IBPS Clerk and RRB forms usually follow the same Annexure, but check your own notification."
      ],
      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/ibps-po"
    },
    {
      "slug": "sbi-po-clerk",
      "name": "SBI PO and Clerk",
      "group": "Banking and insurance",
      "edition": "SBI PO advertisement CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 and SBI Junior Associates 2026 advertisement",
      "checked": "16 October 2026",
      "status": "official",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "SBI PO 2026 detailed advertisement (PDF)",
          "url": "https://sbi.bank.in/documents/77530/57941/18062026_1_Detailed_Adv.2026.pdf/1f1a9532-8a2f-6e59-08a0-616d62a497b1"
        },
        {
          "label": "SBI Junior Associates 2026 advertisement (PDF)",
          "url": "https://sbi.bank.in/webfiles/uploads/files_2627/08/JA_2026_Detailed_Advt_Eng.pdf"
        }
      ],
      "uploads": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "item": "Photograph",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            20,
            50
          ],
          "px": [
            200,
            230
          ],
          "dpi": 200,
          "rules": "Colour, light background, no cap or dark glasses",
          "preset": "sbi-photo"
        },
        {
          "kind": "sign",
          "item": "Signature",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            10,
            20
          ],
          "px": [
            140,
            60
          ],
          "dpi": 200,
          "rules": "Black ink on white paper, not in CAPITAL letters",
          "preset": "sbi-sign"
        },
        {
          "kind": "thumb",
          "item": "Left thumb impression",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            20,
            50
          ],
          "px": [
            240,
            240
          ],
          "cm": [
            3,
            3
          ],
          "dpi": 200,
          "rules": "Black or blue ink on white paper",
          "preset": "sbi-thumb"
        },
        {
          "kind": "decl",
          "item": "Handwritten declaration",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            50,
            100
          ],
          "px": [
            800,
            400
          ],
          "cm": [
            10,
            5
          ],
          "dpi": 200,
          "rules": "In English, black ink, white paper, not in CAPITAL letters",
          "preset": "sbi-declaration"
        }
      ],
      "notes": [
        "The declaration text is shown in the resizer when you pick the SBI declaration preset."
      ],
      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/sbi-po-clerk"
    },
    {
      "slug": "upsc-cse",
      "name": "UPSC Civil Services",
      "group": "UPSC",
      "edition": "UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026, notice No. 05/2026-CSP",
      "checked": "16 October 2026",
      "status": "check",
      "livePhoto": true,
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "UPSC CSE 2026 notification (PDF)",
          "url": "https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-CSP-2026-Engl-060226Rev.pdf"
        },
        {
          "label": "upsconline.gov.in (exact sizes after login)",
          "url": "https://upsconline.gov.in/"
        }
      ],
      "uploads": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "item": "Photograph",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            20,
            200
          ],
          "px": [
            350,
            350
          ],
          "rules": "White background, about 75% face with both ears; must match the live photo",
          "preset": "upsc-photo"
        },
        {
          "kind": "sign",
          "item": "Signature (three times, one below the other, in one image)",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            20,
            100
          ],
          "rules": "Black ink on plain white paper",
          "preset": "upsc-sign"
        }
      ],
      "notes": [
        "The notice confirms the photo upload, the live photo and the three-signature rule. The exact KB limits are shown on upsconline.gov.in after login; our presets fit both the older (20–300 KB) and newer reported limits. Check the portal."
      ],
      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/upsc-cse"
    },
    {
      "slug": "rrb",
      "name": "RRB (Railways)",
      "group": "Railway",
      "edition": "RRB CEN 2026 forms (reported)",
      "checked": "16 October 2026",
      "status": "check",
      "livePhoto": true,
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "rrbcdg.gov.in (official CENs)",
          "url": "https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/"
        }
      ],
      "uploads": [
        {
          "kind": "sign",
          "item": "Signature",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            30,
            50
          ],
          "px": [
            140,
            60
          ],
          "dpi": 100,
          "rules": "Reported: black ink, running hand, not in capitals",
          "preset": "rrb-sign"
        }
      ],
      "notes": [
        "RRB forms take a live photo. We could not open the official CEN PDFs from our checker, so these numbers are reported, not verified. Check your CEN before uploading."
      ],
      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/rrb"
    },
    {
      "slug": "ibps-clerk",
      "name": "IBPS Clerk",
      "group": "Banking and insurance",
      "edition": "IBPS CRP CSA-XVI notification (Aug 2026), Annexure IV",
      "checked": "17 October 2026",
      "status": "official",
      "livePhoto": true,
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "IBPS Clerk (CRP CSA) official notice, pp.52-54 (Annexure IV) (PDF)",
          "url": "https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/Notification_CRP_CSA_XVI-Final.pdf"
        }
      ],
      "uploads": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "item": "Photograph",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            20,
            50
          ],
          "px": [
            200,
            230
          ],
          "cm": [
            3.5,
            4.5
          ],
          "preset": "ibps-photo",
          "rules": "Recent passport-style colour photo, light (preferably white) background, no caps/hats/dark glasses; religious headwear must not cover face; 200x230 px preferred. Plus live photo captured by webcam/mobile during registration"
        },
        {
          "kind": "sign",
          "item": "Signature",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            10,
            20
          ],
          "px": [
            140,
            60
          ],
          "preset": "ibps-sign",
          "rules": "Sign on white paper with black ink pen; 140x60 px preferred; not in CAPITAL LETTERS"
        },
        {
          "kind": "thumb",
          "item": "Left thumb impression",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            20,
            50
          ],
          "px": [
            240,
            240
          ],
          "cm": [
            3,
            3
          ],
          "dpi": 200,
          "preset": "ibps-thumb",
          "rules": "Left thumb impression on white paper, black or blue ink; if no left thumb use right thumb/fingers/toe and name it"
        },
        {
          "kind": "decl",
          "item": "Handwritten declaration",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            50,
            100
          ],
          "px": [
            800,
            400
          ],
          "cm": [
            10,
            5
          ],
          "dpi": 200,
          "preset": "ibps-declaration",
          "rules": "Handwritten in English, black ink on white paper, not in capitals: 'I, ___ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.'"
        },
        {
          "kind": "doc",
          "item": "10th certificate (and PwBD/UDID certificate if applicable)",
          "format": "PDF",
          "kb": [
            null,
            500
          ],
          "href": "https://pdftoast.com/compress-pdf-to-500kb",
          "rules": "A4 page size PDF, max 500 KB, clear and readable"
        }
      ],
      "notes": [
        "A live photo is also taken while you fill the form."
      ],
      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/ibps-clerk"
    },
    {
      "slug": "ibps-rrb",
      "name": "IBPS RRB",
      "group": "Banking and insurance",
      "edition": "IBPS CRP RRBs-XV notification (Sep 2026, revised), Annexure III",
      "checked": "17 October 2026",
      "status": "official",
      "livePhoto": true,
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "IBPS RRB (Officer Scale I/II/III & Office Assistant) official notice, pp.56-58 (Annexure III) (PDF)",
          "url": "https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/CRP-RRBs-XV-notification_Revised.pdf"
        }
      ],
      "uploads": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "item": "Photograph",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            20,
            50
          ],
          "px": [
            200,
            230
          ],
          "cm": [
            3.5,
            4.5
          ],
          "preset": "ibps-photo",
          "rules": "Same as IBPS standard: recent colour passport-style, light/white background; plus live photo via webcam/mobile"
        },
        {
          "kind": "sign",
          "item": "Signature",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            10,
            20
          ],
          "px": [
            140,
            60
          ],
          "preset": "ibps-sign",
          "rules": "Black ink on white paper; not in capitals"
        },
        {
          "kind": "thumb",
          "item": "Left thumb impression",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            20,
            50
          ],
          "px": [
            240,
            240
          ],
          "cm": [
            3,
            3
          ],
          "dpi": 200,
          "preset": "ibps-thumb",
          "rules": "Left thumb, black or blue ink on white paper"
        },
        {
          "kind": "decl",
          "item": "Handwritten declaration",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            50,
            100
          ],
          "px": [
            800,
            400
          ],
          "cm": [
            10,
            5
          ],
          "dpi": 200,
          "preset": "ibps-declaration",
          "rules": "Handwritten English, black ink, not capitals; text ends 'I will submit the supporting documents as and when required.'"
        },
        {
          "kind": "doc",
          "item": "10th certificate, UDID/other certificates if applicable",
          "format": "PDF",
          "kb": [
            null,
            500
          ],
          "href": "https://pdftoast.com/compress-pdf-to-500kb",
          "rules": "A4 PDF, max 500 KB"
        }
      ],
      "notes": [
        "A live photo is also taken while you fill the form."
      ],
      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/ibps-rrb"
    },
    {
      "slug": "lic-aao",
      "name": "LIC AAO",
      "group": "Banking and insurance",
      "edition": "LIC Recruitment of AAO (Generalists) 2025 notification",
      "checked": "17 October 2026",
      "status": "official",
      "livePhoto": true,
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "LIC AAO (Generalist) official notice, pp.9-12 (PDF)",
          "url": "https://licindia.in/documents/d/guest/aao-generalist-notification-2025-final"
        }
      ],
      "uploads": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "item": "Photograph",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            20,
            50
          ],
          "px": [
            200,
            230
          ],
          "preset": "ibps-photo",
          "rules": "Recent passport-style colour photo, light (preferably white) background, 200x230 px preferred, no caps/hats/dark glasses; plus live photo via webcam/mobile"
        },
        {
          "kind": "sign",
          "item": "Signature",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            10,
            20
          ],
          "px": [
            140,
            60
          ],
          "preset": "ibps-sign",
          "rules": "140x60 px preferred; not in CAPITAL LETTERS; must match signature at exam"
        },
        {
          "kind": "thumb",
          "item": "Left thumb impression",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            20,
            50
          ],
          "px": [
            240,
            240
          ],
          "cm": [
            3,
            3
          ],
          "dpi": 200,
          "preset": "ibps-thumb",
          "rules": "Left thumb impression on white paper with black or blue ink"
        },
        {
          "kind": "decl",
          "item": "Handwritten declaration",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            50,
            100
          ],
          "px": [
            800,
            400
          ],
          "cm": [
            10,
            5
          ],
          "dpi": 200,
          "preset": "ibps-declaration",
          "rules": "Handwritten in English on white paper with black or blue ink, not capitals: 'I, ___ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.'"
        }
      ],
      "notes": [
        "A live photo is also taken while you fill the form."
      ],
      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/lic-aao"
    },
    {
      "slug": "niacl-ao",
      "name": "NIACL AO",
      "group": "Banking and insurance",
      "edition": "New India Assurance Recruitment of 550 Administrative Officers (Generalists & Specialists) (Scale-I) 2025",
      "checked": "17 October 2026",
      "status": "official",
      "livePhoto": true,
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "NIACL AO (Scale I) official notice, pp.11-12 (PDF)",
          "url": "https://www.newindia.co.in/assets/docs/recruitment/RECRUITMENT%20OF%20ADMINISTRATIVE%20OFFICERS%202025/RECRUITMENT%20OF%20_5_50%20ADMINISTRATIVE%20OFFICERS%20(GENERALISTS%20%26%20SPECIALISTS)%20(SCALE-I)%20202_5.pdf"
        }
      ],
      "uploads": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "item": "Photograph",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            20,
            50
          ],
          "px": [
            200,
            230
          ],
          "preset": "ibps-photo",
          "rules": "Recent passport-style colour photo, light (preferably white) background, 200x230 px preferred, no caps/hats/dark glasses; plus live photograph via webcam/mobile"
        },
        {
          "kind": "sign",
          "item": "Signature",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            10,
            20
          ],
          "px": [
            140,
            60
          ],
          "preset": "ibps-sign",
          "rules": "140x60 px preferred; not in CAPITAL LETTERS; must match signature at exam"
        },
        {
          "kind": "thumb",
          "item": "Left thumb impression",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            20,
            50
          ],
          "px": [
            240,
            240
          ],
          "cm": [
            3,
            3
          ],
          "dpi": 200,
          "preset": "ibps-thumb",
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            50,
            100
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            10,
            5
          ],
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      ],
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        "A live photo is also taken while you fill the form."
      ],
      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/niacl-ao"
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      "slug": "ssc-chsl",
      "name": "SSC CHSL",
      "group": "SSC",
      "edition": "Notice of Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 (7 Sep 2026)",
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      "livePhoto": true,
      "sources": [
        {
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            2
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      ],
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        "No photo upload: the form captures a live photo with your webcam or the SSC app. No cap, mask or spectacles; plain background.",
        "The notice says the signature should be about 6.0 × 2.0 cm in one place and about 4.0 × 2.0 cm in its annexure. Both are 2 cm tall; keep it within 10–20 KB.",
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      "group": "SSC",
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        "No photo upload: the form captures a live photo with your webcam or the SSC app. No cap, mask or spectacles; plain background.",
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      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/ssc-mts"
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      "slug": "ssc-gd",
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      ],
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        "No photo upload: the form captures a live photo with your webcam or the SSC app. No cap, mask or spectacles; plain background.",
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      "edition": "Notice of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026 (10 Sep 2026)",
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        "No photo upload: the form captures a live photo with your webcam or the SSC app. No cap, mask or spectacles; plain background.",
        "The notice says the signature should be about 6.0 × 2.0 cm in one place and about 4.0 × 2.0 cm in its annexure. Both are 2 cm tall; keep it within 10–20 KB.",
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    {
      "slug": "ssc-je",
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      "edition": "Notice of Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 (2 Sep 2026)",
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        }
      ],
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        "No photo upload: the form captures a live photo with your webcam or the SSC app. No cap, mask or spectacles; plain background.",
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      "group": "SSC",
      "edition": "Notice of Stenographer Grade 'C' and 'D' Examination, 2026 (24 Apr 2026)",
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            2
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        }
      ],
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        "No photo upload: the form captures a live photo with your webcam or the SSC app. No cap, mask or spectacles; plain background.",
        "A live photo is also taken while you fill the form."
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      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/ssc-steno"
    },
    {
      "slug": "ssc-selection-post",
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          "kind": "sign",
          "item": "Signature",
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            2
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          "preset": "ssc-sign",
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      ],
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        "No photo upload: the form captures a live photo with your webcam or the SSC app. No cap, mask or spectacles; plain background.",
        "The notice says the signature should be about 6.0 × 2.0 cm in one place and about 4.0 × 2.0 cm in its annexure. Both are 2 cm tall; keep it within 10–20 KB.",
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      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/ssc-selection-post"
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      "edition": "Notice of Constable (Executive) Male and Female in Delhi Police Examination, 2025 (22 Sep 2025)",
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            2
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        }
      ],
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        "No photo upload: the form captures a live photo with your webcam or the SSC app. No cap, mask or spectacles; plain background.",
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      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/delhi-police-constable"
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          "rules": "Scanned .jpg, 20-200 KB; plus live photograph captured in the Common Application Form"
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            100
          ],
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      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/upsc-capf"
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      "checked": "17 October 2026",
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      "status": "official",
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          ],
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        },
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            200
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          "kind": "doc",
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            300
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      "slug": "cuet-pg",
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            50
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            300
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    {
      "slug": "gate",
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            300
          ],
          "px": [
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            180
          ],
          "rules": "Aspect ratio height:width 1:R, R 2.75–3.75; signature fills 70-80% of image; black or dark blue ink; min 250x80 px, max 580x180 px; no initials, no ALL CAPS, no digital signatures",
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      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/gate"
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          "preset": "cat-photo"
        },
        {
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          "item": "Signature",
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          "kb": [
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          "cm": [
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          ],
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          "rules": "Scanned signature within 80 mm x 35 mm; .jpg/.jpeg, max 80 KB; min 150 px/inch",
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      ],
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      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/cat"
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    {
      "slug": "xat",
      "name": "XAT",
      "group": "Postgraduate entrance",
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      "checked": "17 October 2026",
      "status": "official",
      "livePhoto": false,
      "sources": [
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        }
      ],
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          ],
          "dpi": 200,
          "rules": "Recent passport-size colour photo, light (preferably white) background, look straight, no caps/hats/dark glasses (religious headwear OK if face visible); 200x230 px preferred; within 1 MB; scan at min 200 dpi, true colour",
          "preset": "xat-photo"
        },
        {
          "kind": "sign",
          "item": "Signature",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            null,
            1024
          ],
          "px": [
            140,
            60
          ],
          "dpi": 200,
          "rules": "Sign on white paper with black ink pen; 140x60 px preferred; within 1 MB; must match signature at exam",
          "preset": "xat-sign"
        }
      ],
      "notes": [],
      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/xat"
    },
    {
      "slug": "neet-pg",
      "name": "NEET PG",
      "group": "Postgraduate entrance",
      "edition": "NEET-PG 2025 Information Bulletin (2026 bulletin not located on nbe.edu.in; NBEMS ran a 2026 image-deficiency edit window)",
      "checked": "17 October 2026",
      "status": "official",
      "livePhoto": true,
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "NEET PG (NBEMS) official notice, pp.108-113 (PDF)",
          "url": "https://nbe.edu.in/IB/IB%20NEET-PG%202025.pdf"
        }
      ],
      "uploads": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "item": "Photograph",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            null,
            80
          ],
          "rules": "TWO photos: a real-time webcam photo while filling the form, plus a recent photo (max 3 months old; studio preferred). Colour, white background, formal attire, full face, ears, neck and shoulders, neutral expression, eyes open; nothing below shoulders; no spectacles, cap, goggles, stethoscope, makeup, ornaments; no selfies; face 70-80% of frame; under 80 KB; no retouching. Gross mismatch with live photo = rejection",
          "preset": "neetpg-photo"
        },
        {
          "kind": "sign",
          "item": "Signature",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            null,
            80
          ],
          "cm": [
            3.5,
            1.5
          ],
          "dpi": 200,
          "rules": "Full signature (not initials) in black/blue (or dark blue) ink inside a 3.5 x 1.5 cm (w x h) box on plain white paper; crop to box; scan at 200 dpi; under 80 KB. Note: the camera method says resize to 20-100 KB, the scanning method says under 80 KB",
          "preset": "neetpg-sign"
        },
        {
          "kind": "thumb",
          "item": "Left thumb impression",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            null,
            80
          ],
          "cm": [
            3.5,
            1.5
          ],
          "dpi": 200,
          "rules": "LEFT thumb, horizontal print inside a 3.5 x 1.5 cm (w x h) box with fresh blue/black ink pad; clear, not smudged; crop to box; 200 dpi; under 80 KB",
          "preset": "neetpg-thumb"
        }
      ],
      "notes": [
        "Based on the NEET-PG 2025 bulletin; we could not find the 2026 bulletin on nbe.edu.in. The camera method in the bulletin says 20–100 KB for the signature, the scanning method under 80 KB.",
        "A live photo is also taken while you fill the form."
      ],
      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/neet-pg"
    },
    {
      "slug": "mht-cet",
      "name": "MHT CET",
      "group": "University entrance",
      "edition": "MHT-CET 2026 information brochure (State CET Cell, Maharashtra, updated 11 April 2026)",
      "checked": "17 October 2026",
      "status": "official",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "MHT-CET 2026 information brochure, pp.8–9 (PDF)",
          "url": "https://cetcell.mahacet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MHT-CET-2026-Information-Brochure-Updated-on-11.04.2026.pdf"
        }
      ],
      "uploads": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "item": "Photograph",
          "format": "Image (format not stated)",
          "kb": [
            100,
            5120
          ],
          "cm": [
            5,
            5
          ],
          "rules": "2 × 2 inches (50 × 50 mm), colour, face about 80% of the photo, plain light or white background, no shadows or dark glasses",
          "preset": "mhtcet-photo"
        }
      ],
      "notes": [
        "The brochure has a minimum of 100 KB: phone photos compressed for WhatsApp can be too small. Use Increase image size in KB if yours is under 100 KB.",
        "The brochure gives no signature rules; check the application form."
      ],
      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/mht-cet"
    },
    {
      "slug": "uppsc",
      "name": "UPPSC (OTR)",
      "group": "State PSC",
      "edition": "UPPSC One Time Registration guideline for scanning photograph and signature (applies to OTR-based advertisements, including PCS)",
      "checked": "17 October 2026",
      "status": "official",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "UPPSC OTR photo and signature guideline (PDF)",
          "url": "https://uppsc.up.nic.in/CMS/OTR_DOC/OTR_PHOTO_INSTRUCTION.pdf"
        }
      ],
      "uploads": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "item": "Photograph",
          "format": "Image, true colour",
          "kb": [
            null,
            50
          ],
          "cm": [
            5,
            6
          ],
          "dpi": 200,
          "px": [
            394,
            472
          ],
          "rules": "Under 50 KB, 5 cm wide × 6 cm high at 200 DPI (about 394×472 px), true colour",
          "preset": "uppsc-photo"
        },
        {
          "kind": "sign",
          "item": "Signature",
          "format": "Image, true colour",
          "kb": [
            null,
            30
          ],
          "cm": [
            6,
            3
          ],
          "dpi": 200,
          "px": [
            472,
            236
          ],
          "rules": "Under 30 KB, 6 cm wide × 3 cm high at 200 DPI (about 472×236 px). Full signature, no initials, not in CAPITAL letters",
          "preset": "uppsc-sign"
        }
      ],
      "notes": [
        "The guideline gives the sizes in cm at 200 DPI; the pixel sizes are our conversion. It does not name a file format, so use JPG."
      ],
      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/uppsc"
    },
    {
      "slug": "mpsc",
      "name": "MPSC",
      "group": "State PSC",
      "edition": "MPSC online application instructions (mpsconline.gov.in, all MPSC online applications)",
      "checked": "17 October 2026",
      "status": "official",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "MPSC instructions for filling the application form (PDF)",
          "url": "https://mpsconline.gov.in/downloads/Instructions-for-Filling-the-Application-Form.pdf"
        }
      ],
      "uploads": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "item": "Photograph",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            null,
            50
          ],
          "cm": [
            3.5,
            4.5
          ],
          "rules": "Recent passport-size colour photo in formals, plain background (blue, green or red preferred), full face, no shadows; file name up to 10 characters; no watermark or scanner-app name",
          "preset": "mpsc-photo"
        },
        {
          "kind": "sign",
          "item": "Signature",
          "format": "JPG/JPEG",
          "kb": [
            null,
            50
          ],
          "cm": [
            3.5,
            1.5
          ],
          "rules": "Black ink on plain white paper, signed by the applicant; file name up to 10 characters",
          "preset": "mpsc-sign"
        }
      ],
      "notes": [
        "MPSC prefers a blue, green or red background for the photo, unlike most exams, which ask for white."
      ],
      "page": "https://imagetoast.com/exams/mpsc"
    }
  ]
}