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TNPSC photo & signature size

TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination (Group I / Group IV)

State Civil Services2 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

130×170 px · 20–50 KB · JPEG

4.5x3.5 cm studio photo, white background, frontal with both ears. Print name and date of photography in the bottom 1.5 cm. Taken on/after notification date.

This exam asks for your name and the photo date on the photo.

Type your name to print it.

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

JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here

Signature

Required

230×75 px · 10–20 KB · JPEG

Sign in blue or black ink inside a 6.0x2.0 cm box drawn on white paper, scan at 200 DPI and crop to the box. Save as Signature.jpg.

JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here

Your saved files

    All size requirements

    DocumentSizeFile sizeFormat
    Photograph130×170 px20–50 KBJPEG
    Signature230×75 px10–20 KBJPEG

    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 is not exactly 130×170 px
    • Photo file is the wrong size (must be 20–50 KB)
    • Signature is not 230×75 px, 10–20 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
    • Name and date are missing on the photo (TNPSC asks for them)

    Questions

    What is the TNPSC application photo size and format?

    The TNPSC application photo must be a 130×170 px image of 20–50 KB in JPEG format. Note: 4.5x3.5 cm studio photo, white background, frontal with both ears. Print name and date of photography in the bottom 1.5 cm. Taken on/after notification date.

    What is the signature size for TNPSC?

    The TNPSC signature must be 230×75 px, JPEG, 10–20 KB. Note: Sign in blue or black ink inside a 6.0x2.0 cm box drawn on white paper, scan at 200 DPI and crop to the box. Save as Signature.jpg.

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

    The application asks for 2 files: Photograph (130×170 px, 20–50 KB, JPEG); Signature (230×75 px, 10–20 KB, JPEG).

    Can I use a phone photo for TNPSC?

    Yes. Upload it on this page. It is cropped to 130×170 px and compressed to 20–50 KB on your device. Use a plain light background and face the camera.

    Are these the official TNPSC requirements?

    They are the sizes our tool applies for TNPSC. 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.