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Indian Coast Guard photo & signature size

Indian Coast Guard Navik (GD/DB) and Yantrik - CGEPT

Defence & Police6 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 · 50–100 KB · JPEG

No pixel size given. Colour photo taken within 3 months, light background, no cap or spectacles, both ears visible. Must match the live photo.

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 · 50–150 KB · JPEG

No pixel size given. JPEG only; it is checked against your signature at every stage of selection.

JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here

Other documents (4)

Date of Birth Proof (10th Marksheet or Birth Certificate)

Required

50–150 KB · JPEG

Scan the original, not a photocopy; merge all pages into one file.

JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here

Identity Proof (Aadhaar preferred)

Required

50–150 KB · JPEG

Aadhaar is the first option; otherwise PAN, voter ID, driving licence or passport. Scan the original.

JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here

Domicile Certificate

Required

50–150 KB · JPEG

All Navik (GD/DB) applicants; Yantrik only if claiming height relaxation. Where both are issued, only the Domicile (not Resident) certificate counts.

JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here

Service Certificate / NOC (serving ICG staff)

If applicable

50–150 KB · JPEG

Only for serving ICG personnel or ICG civilians.

JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here

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    All size requirements

    DocumentSizeFile sizeFormat
    Photograph276×354 pxour default50–150 KBJPEG
    Signature276×118 pxour default50–150 KBJPEG
    Date of Birth Proof (10th Marksheet or Birth Certificate)—50–150 KBJPEG
    Identity Proof (Aadhaar preferred)—50–150 KBJPEG
    Domicile Certificate—50–150 KBJPEG
    Service Certificate / NOC (serving ICG staff)If applicable—50–150 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.

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    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 50–150 KB)
    • Signature is not 50–150 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 Indian Coast Guard application photo size and format?

    The Indian Coast Guard application photo must be an image of 50–150 KB in JPEG format. The notification sets no pixel size; our tool uses 276×354 px. Note: No pixel size given. Colour photo taken within 3 months, light background, no cap or spectacles, both ears visible. Must match the live photo.

    What is the signature size for Indian Coast Guard?

    The Indian Coast Guard signature must be JPEG, 50–150 KB. The notification sets no pixel size; our tool uses 276×118 px. Note: No pixel size given. JPEG only; it is checked against your signature at every stage of selection.

    Which documents does Indian Coast Guard need, and what is each document size?

    The application asks for 6 files: Photograph (50–150 KB, JPEG); Signature (50–150 KB, JPEG); Date of Birth Proof (10th Marksheet or Birth Certificate) (50–150 KB, JPEG); Identity Proof (Aadhaar preferred) (50–150 KB, JPEG); Domicile Certificate (50–150 KB, JPEG); Service Certificate / NOC (serving ICG staff) (50–150 KB, JPEG).

    Can I use a phone photo for Indian Coast Guard?

    Yes. Upload it on this page. It is cropped to 276×354 px and compressed to 50–100 KB on your device. Use a plain light background and face the camera.

    Are these the official Indian Coast Guard requirements?

    They are the sizes our tool applies for Indian Coast Guard. 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.