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AFCAT photo & signature size

Air Force Common Admission Test (Flying and Ground Duty Branches, NCC Special Entry)

Defence & Police3 documents

Checked against the official notification on 30 Sept 2026Official notification

Prepare your files

Add each file below. It is resized and compressed to the exact rules on your device.

Photograph

Required

276×354 px · 100–200 KB · JPEG

No pixel size given. Recent colour passport photo, light background, no headgear (except Sikhs). File name: Passport Photograph.jpg. A live image is also taken.

Replaces the background on your device. The first time downloads about 3 MB.

JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here

Signature

Required

276×118 px · 80–150 KB · JPEG

No pixel size given. Sign on white paper with a black ink pen; scan only the signature area. File name: Signature.jpg.

JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here

Thumb Impression (left for men, right for women)

Required

236×236 px · 50–100 KB · JPEG

No pixel size given. Men: left thumb, women: right thumb, inked on a stamp pad and pressed on plain paper. File name: Thumb Impression.jpg.

JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here

Your saved files

    All size requirements

    DocumentSizeFile sizeFormat
    Photograph276×354 pxour default100–200 KBJPEG
    Signature276×118 pxour default80–150 KBJPEG
    Thumb Impression (left for men, right for women)236×236 pxour default50–100 KBJPEG

    Sizes marked "our default" are not set by the official notification. The tool uses a common size, so check the limits shown on the application form.

    Spotted a size that does not match the notification?

    Report a wrong size

    For example: the 2026 notice asks for 20–50 KB, not 10–20 KB.

    Why applications get rejected

    • Photo file is the wrong size (must be 100–200 KB)
    • Signature is not 80–150 KB
    • Background is not plain white or light
    • Face is blurry, too small or covered (cap, dark glasses)
    • Signature is written in capital letters
    • File saved as PNG or HEIC instead of JPEG

    Questions

    What is the AFCAT application photo size and format?

    The AFCAT application photo must be an image of 100–200 KB in JPEG format. The notification sets no pixel size; our tool uses 276×354 px. Note: No pixel size given. Recent colour passport photo, light background, no headgear (except Sikhs). File name: Passport Photograph.jpg. A live image is also taken.

    What is the signature size for AFCAT?

    The AFCAT signature must be JPEG, 80–150 KB. The notification sets no pixel size; our tool uses 276×118 px. Note: No pixel size given. Sign on white paper with a black ink pen; scan only the signature area. File name: Signature.jpg.

    What is the AFCAT Thumb Impression (left for men, right for women) size?

    The AFCAT Thumb Impression (left for men, right for women) must be JPEG, 50–100 KB. The notification sets no pixel size; our tool uses 236×236 px. Note: No pixel size given. Men: left thumb, women: right thumb, inked on a stamp pad and pressed on plain paper. File name: Thumb Impression.jpg.

    Which documents does AFCAT need, and what is each document size?

    The application asks for 3 files: Photograph (100–200 KB, JPEG); Signature (80–150 KB, JPEG); Thumb Impression (left for men, right for women) (50–100 KB, JPEG).

    Can I use a phone photo for AFCAT?

    Yes. Upload it on this page. It is cropped to 276×354 px and compressed to 100–200 KB on your device. Use a plain light background and face the camera.

    Are these the official AFCAT requirements?

    They are the sizes our tool applies for AFCAT. Rules can change between cycles, so always cross-check with the latest official notification before you submit.

    These are the sizes our tool applies. Rules can change between cycles, so match them with the latest official notification before you submit.