Joint CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test
Checked against the official notification on 30 Sept 2026Official notification
Add each file below. It is resized and compressed to the exact rules on your device.
276×354 px · 10–200 KB · JPEG
No pixel size given. Recent colour photo, 80% face (without mask) visible incl. ears, white background. No cap or goggles.
Replaces the background on your device. The first time downloads about 3 MB.
JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here
276×118 px · 10–50 KB · JPEG
No pixel size given. Full signature in running hand, blue/black ink pen on white paper. Capital letters not accepted.
JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here
50–300 KB · PDF
Only for result-awaited candidates (format in bulletin annexure)
PDF up to 20 MB · or drop it here
50–300 KB · PDF
SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable
PDF up to 20 MB · or drop it here
50–300 KB · PDF
Both sides in one PDF; if applicable
PDF up to 20 MB · or drop it here
10–200 KB · JPEG
Only if identity is not verified through Aadhaar (form screenshot)
JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here
| Document | Size | File size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 276×354 pxour default | 10–200 KB | JPEG |
| Signature | 276×118 pxour default | 10–50 KB | JPEG |
| Result Awaited Attestation FormIf applicable | — | 50–300 KB | |
| Category CertificateIf applicable | — | 50–300 KB | |
| PwD/PwBD Certificate/UDIDIf applicable | — | 50–300 KB | |
| Identity ProofIf applicable | — | 10–200 KB | JPEG |
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?
The CSIR NET application photo must be an image of 10–200 KB in JPEG format. The notification sets no pixel size; our tool uses 276×354 px. Note: No pixel size given. Recent colour photo, 80% face (without mask) visible incl. ears, white background. No cap or goggles.
The CSIR NET signature must be JPEG, 10–50 KB. The notification sets no pixel size; our tool uses 276×118 px. Note: No pixel size given. Full signature in running hand, blue/black ink pen on white paper. Capital letters not accepted.
The application asks for 6 files: Photograph (10–200 KB, JPEG); Signature (10–50 KB, JPEG); Result Awaited Attestation Form (50–300 KB, PDF); Category Certificate (50–300 KB, PDF); PwD/PwBD Certificate/UDID (50–300 KB, PDF); Identity Proof (10–200 KB, JPEG).
Yes. Upload it on this page. It is cropped to 276×354 px and compressed to 10–200 KB on your device. Use a plain light background and face the camera.
They are the sizes our tool applies for CSIR NET. 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.