Which government exams does Tatvox support?

Tatvox covers all major Indian government exams: SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO · IBPS PO & Clerk · SBI PO & Clerk · RRB NTPC, Group D, ALP, JE · UPSC CSE, IAS, IPS, IFS · NDA, CDS · and all State PSC exams. The Standard Govt photo preset (20–50 KB) alone covers 90% of all central and state government exams.

What is the standard government exam photo size in India?

The standard government exam photo size is 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm (passport size) in JPEG format. The file size is typically 20–50 KB for SSC, IBPS, SBI, and most State PSC exams. UPSC allows up to 300 KB and Railway exams up to 200 KB. Tatvox has dedicated presets for each category.

What is the photo size for RRB NTPC and Group D?

RRB NTPC and Group D require a 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm passport photo in JPEG format, 20–200 KB, with a white background. Select 'Photo — Railways (up to 200 KB)' in Tatvox for the correct output.

What is the UPSC CSE photo size requirement?

UPSC CSE requires a 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm passport photograph in JPEG format with a file size between 10 KB and 300 KB. Select 'Photo — UPSC / IAS' in Tatvox to get a high-quality output within this range.

What is the signature size for government exams?

The standard government exam signature size is 3.5 cm × 1.5 cm at 10–20 KB in JPEG format. This works for SSC, IBPS, SBI, RRB, UPSC, and almost all State PSC exams. Select 'Signature — Standard Govt' in Tatvox for the correct output.

Does Tatvox store my photo or any personal data?

No. Your photo is never sent to any server. All processing happens inside your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. The resized file is generated locally and downloads directly to your device. Tatvox has zero access to your image.

Does this tool work on mobile phones?

Yes. Tatvox Form-Ready is mobile-first and works on any modern smartphone browser including Chrome, Safari, and Firefox. You can upload directly from your camera roll and download the resized file to your phone.

My exam has a unique photo size not in the presets. What should I do?

Select 'Custom Size — Enter your exam specs' from the dropdown. A form appears where you enter the exact width (px), height (px), min KB, and max KB from your exam notification. Tatvox will resize and compress your photo to those exact specifications.

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Government Exam Photo Resizer

Resize your passport photo for SSC, UPSC, Railway, IBPS, SBI & State PSC — exact specs, instant, processed only in your browser.

Resize Your Exam Photo

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Step 1 — Select Exam & Document Type

3.5 × 4.5 cm · 20–50 KB · JPEG

Covers: SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO, GD, IBPS PO & Clerk, SBI PO & Clerk, RRB NTPC, Most State PSC

Step 2 — Upload Your Photo

Drop photo hereorclick to browse

JPEG or PNG · Max 15 MB

Your photo never leaves your device. No server upload. No data stored. EXIF metadata stripped.

How to Resize Your Government Exam Photo (Standard Spec)

The Standard Govt photo specification — 3.5 × 4.5 cm, 20–50 KB — is used by SSC, IBPS, SBI, RRB NTPC, and most State PSC exams. One correctly resized photo works for all of them.

Select "Photo — Standard Govt (20–50 KB)" from the dropdown
This preset is pre-loaded with the correct pixel dimensions (276×354 px) and the 20–50 KB size target required by SSC, IBPS, SBI, and most other central and state government exams.
Upload a clear, recent passport-style photo
Click the upload box or drag your photo onto it. JPEG and PNG are both accepted, up to 15 MB. For best results use a photo taken against a plain white or off-white background.
Wait for automatic compression
Tatvox's canvas engine crops and compresses your image instantly in the browser. Nothing is sent to any server — all processing happens on your device.
Check the green status badge
A green badge confirms the output is within the 20–50 KB range. If you see amber, try uploading a higher-resolution source photo (500 KB or more works best).
Download the resized photo
Click 'Download Resized Photo'. The file is saved as a JPEG named tatvox-standard-photo.jpg, ready to upload directly to the exam portal.
Upload to your exam portal
Use this same file for SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO, IBPS PO, SBI Clerk, RRB NTPC, and most State PSC forms. No further editing needed.

Pro Tips

One resized photo covers SSC, IBPS, SBI, RRB NTPC, and most State PSC — save it for all applications.
Use a source photo of at least 500 KB for the best quality after compression.
White or off-white background is mandatory for most government exams.
Your face should be clearly visible, facing straight ahead, with no sunglasses or cap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which government exams use the Standard Govt photo size?

SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO, GD Constable · IBPS PO, Clerk, SO · SBI PO, Clerk · RRB NTPC · Most State PSC exams (UPPSC, MPSC, BPSC, RPSC, TSPSC, MPPSC). One resized photo covers all of them.

What is the exact photo size for SSC CGL 2025–26?

SSC CGL requires a photo of 3.5 × 4.5 cm at 20–50 KB in JPEG format. The Standard Govt preset on Tatvox matches this exactly.

What background colour is required for government exam photos?

White or off-white is standard across SSC, IBPS, SBI, and RRB exams. Some State PSC exams also accept light grey. Avoid patterned or coloured backgrounds.

Can I use the same photo for multiple government exam applications?

Yes — as long as the photo is recent (within 6 months) and meets the spec, you can use the same file for SSC, IBPS, SBI, RRB, and State PSC applications simultaneously.

My photo was rejected by the portal even though the size is correct. Why?

Check that the file is in JPEG format (not PNG). Some portals also reject photos that are too light or have a non-white background. Make sure your face takes up 60–80% of the frame.

Is a selfie acceptable for government exam applications?

No. Government portals require a formal passport-style photo taken against a plain white background. Selfies are rejected because of inconsistent background and angle.

Do all government exams require JPEG format?

Almost all do — SSC, IBPS, SBI, RRB, and most State PSC portals only accept JPEG. Tatvox always outputs JPEG regardless of whether you upload a PNG or JPEG.

What resolution should my source photo be before resizing?

A source photo of at least 500 KB (ideally 1–5 MB) gives the best result after compression. Very small source files may produce blurry output.

Government Exam Photo Size — Quick Reference

Official photo and signature specifications for all major Indian government exams. Click any row to open the tool pre-set for that exam.

SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO, GDPhoto

3.5 × 4.5 cm·20–50 KB·JPEGResize →

UPSC CSE, IAS, IPS, IFS, NDA, CDSPhoto

3.5 × 4.5 cm·10–300 KB·JPEGResize →

RRB NTPC, Group D, ALP, JEPhoto

3.5 × 4.5 cm·20–200 KB·JPEGResize →

IBPS PO, Clerk, SO · SBI PO, ClerkPhoto

3.5 × 4.5 cm·20–50 KB·JPEGResize →

All exams — SSC, IBPS, SBI, RRB, UPSC, State PSCSignature

3.5 × 1.5 cm·10–20 KB·JPEGResize →

Exam	Type	Size	Min KB	Max KB	Format	Action
SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO, GD	Photo	3.5 × 4.5 cm	20	50	JPEG	Resize →
UPSC CSE, IAS, IPS, IFS, NDA, CDS	Photo	3.5 × 4.5 cm	10	300	JPEG	Resize →
RRB NTPC, Group D, ALP, JE	Photo	3.5 × 4.5 cm	20	200	JPEG	Resize →
IBPS PO, Clerk, SO · SBI PO, Clerk	Photo	3.5 × 4.5 cm	20	50	JPEG	Resize →
All exams — SSC, IBPS, SBI, RRB, UPSC, State PSC	Signature	3.5 × 1.5 cm	10	20	JPEG	Resize →

Source: Official notifications — SSC, UPSC, RRB, IBPS, SBI. Specifications are subject to change; always verify with your exam notification PDF.