PAN Card Photo & Signature Size 2026
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Official photo and signature upload requirements for new PAN card applications (Form 49A / 49AA) and correction requests on NSDL Protean and UTIITSL portals.
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Direct dimensions, pixel limits, and KB requirements for top Indian government and entrance exam forms.
| Exam / Application Portal | Photo Dimensions & Size | Signature Dimensions & Size | Thumb / Marksheet Rules | Quick Preset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL / CHSL / MTS / GD | 3.5 × 4.5 cm (200 × 230 px) 20 KB to 50 KB JPG |
4.0 × 2.0 cm (140 × 60 px) 10 KB to 20 KB JPG |
White background, without spectacles or cap | |
| UPSC Civil Services / OTR | 3.5 × 4.5 cm (min 350 × 350 px) 20 KB to 300 KB JPG |
min 350 × 350 px 20 KB to 100 KB JPG |
Face must cover 75% of photo; name & date at bottom | |
| NSDL & UTI PAN Card | 213 × 213 px (300 DPI) Under 50 KB JPG |
400 × 200 px (300/600 DPI) Under 50–60 KB JPG |
Aadhaar PDF / Proof documents under 300 KB | |
| NEET UG & JEE Main (NTA) | 3.5 × 4.5 cm (Passport & Postcard) 10 KB to 200 KB JPG |
3.5 × 1.5 cm 4 KB to 30 KB JPG |
Postcard size: 4"x6" (10-200 KB); Fingers/thumb 10-200 KB | |
| IBPS / SBI PO & Clerk | 200 × 230 px (4.5 × 3.5 cm) 20 KB to 50 KB JPG |
140 × 60 px (Black ink only) 10 KB to 20 KB JPG |
Left Thumb Impression: 240 × 240 px (10 KB to 20 KB) | |
| Sarathi Driving Licence | 35 × 45 mm (Passport photo) 10 KB to 20 KB JPG |
35 × 15 mm 10 KB to 20 KB JPG |
Medical cert & documents PDF under 200 KB | |
| MPSC & Police Bharti | 3.5 × 4.5 cm (160 × 212 px) 20 KB to 50 KB JPG |
256 × 64 px 10 KB to 20 KB JPG |
Caste certificate & Non-Creamy Layer PDF under 250 KB |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about pan card photo size and fixing upload validation errors.
What is the NSDL PAN card photo and signature size?
For NSDL, the photograph must be 213 × 213 pixels (300 DPI) under 50 KB. The signature must be 400 × 200 pixels (300 DPI) under 50 KB.
What are the UTIITSL PAN photo requirements?
UTIITSL requires photo: 213 × 213 px at 300 DPI (under 30 KB). Signature: 400 × 200 px at 600 DPI black and white (under 60 KB).
How to avoid PAN card photo rejection?
Ensure face covers 75% of the frame, background is plain white, and signature is made in black pen within the designated box.