CSIR NET photo and signature size
The official notice asks for photo 10–200 KB, signature 10–50 KB. Pick the preset, add your image, and download a file that fits.
CSIR NET upload sizes from the official notice
From the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 Information Bulletin (Oct 2026). Checked on 17 October 2026. If the portal or a newer notice says something different, follow that.
| Upload | Format | Size | Other rules | Make it fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG/JPEG | 10–200 KB | Recent passport-size colour photo, 80% face (including ears, without mask), white background; plus live photograph (light background, proper lighting) | |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 10–50 KB | JPG/JPEG, clearly legible | |
| Disability/UDID certificate (if applicable) | 50–300 KB | Clearly legible PDF | Compress the PDF | |
| Identity proof (if not verified via Aadhaar/DigiLocker) | JPG | 10–200 KB | Clearly legible | Resize the image |
| Result Awaited Attestation Form / Category certificate (if applicable) | 50–300 KB | PDF only | Compress the PDF |
- A live photo is also taken while you fill the form.
Sources: Joint CSIR-UGC NET official notice, pp.7-8 (PDF)
Also useful: Signature cleaner · Join photo and signature · Increase image size in KB · Image to 200 DPI · Compress a PDF to any KB
Questions
What is the photograph size for CSIR NET?
The Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 Information Bulletin (Oct 2026) asks for JPG/JPEG, 10–200 KB. Recent passport-size colour photo, 80% face (including ears, without mask), white background; plus live photograph (light background, proper lighting).
What is the signature size for CSIR NET?
The Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 Information Bulletin (Oct 2026) asks for JPG/JPEG, 10–50 KB. JPG/JPEG, clearly legible.
Do you upload my photo?
No. The resizer runs inside your browser, so your photo and signature never leave your device.