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Photo Upload Guide

The document provides guidelines for scanning and uploading a photograph and signature for an online application. Candidates must scan their passport-style photograph and handwritten signature according to specific pixel dimensions and file size requirements, no more than 50kb and 20kb respectively. Clear instructions are given on photograph settings like background, expression, and headwear and signature requirements like writing in black ink and not printing in capital letters. The scanning process and uploading links within the online application form are also outlined.

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Photo Upload Guide

The document provides guidelines for scanning and uploading a photograph and signature for an online application. Candidates must scan their passport-style photograph and handwritten signature according to specific pixel dimensions and file size requirements, no more than 50kb and 20kb respectively. Clear instructions are given on photograph settings like background, expression, and headwear and signature requirements like writing in black ink and not printing in capital letters. The scanning process and uploading links within the online application form are also outlined.

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Guidelines for scanning the photograph and Signature:

Before applying online a candidate will be required to have a


scanned (digital) image of his / her photograph and signature as per the
specifications given below.

(I) Photograph image:


Photograph must be recent passport size colour picture.
The picture should be in colour, against a light-coloured, preferably white
background.
Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face.
If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place yourself
in the shade, so that you are not squinting and there are no harsh shadows.
If you have to use flash, ensure theres no red-eye.
If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be
clearly seen.
Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed
but it must not cover your face.
Dimensions 200x 230 pixels (preferred).

Size of file should be between 20kb-50kb.


Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50 kb. If the size
of the file is more than 50 KB, then adjust the settings of the scanner such
as the DPI resolution, No. of colors etc., during the process of scanning.
(II) Signature image:-
The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink Pen.
The signature must be signed only by the applicant and not by any other person.
The signature will be used to put on the Attendance Sheet and wherever
necessary.
The applicants signature obtained on the call letter and attendance sheet at the
time of the examination should match the uploaded signature. In case of
mismatch, the applicant may be disqualified.
Dimensions 140x60 Pixels (Preferred)
Size of file should be between 10kb-20kb
Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20KB.
Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be accepted.
(III) Scanning the Photograph & signature:
Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch).
Set color to True color
File size as specified above
Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph / signature, then
use the upload editor to crop the image to the final size (as specified above).
The image file should be JPG or JPEG format. An example file name
is image01.jpg or image01.jpeg.
Image dimensions can be checked by listing the folder files or moving the
mouse over the file image icon.
Candidates using MS Windows / MS Office can easily obtain photo and
signature in .jpeg format not exceeding 50kb & 20 kb respectively by using MS Paint
or MS Office Picture Manager. Scanned photograph and signature in any format can
be saved in .jpg format by using Save As option in the File menu and size can be
reduced below 50 kb (photograph) & 20 kb (signature) by using crop and then resize
option (please see point (i) & (ii) above for the pixel size) in the Image menu.
Similar options are available in other photo editor also.
If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be
displayed.
While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate will be provided
with a link to upload his / her photograph and signature.

Procedure for uploading the Photograph and Signature:


(i) There will be two separate links for uploading photograph and
signature. (ii) Click on the respective link Upload Photograph /
Signature.
(iii) Browse & Select the location where the Scanned photograph / Signature
file has been saved.
(iv) Select the file by clicking on it.
(v) Click the Open / Upload button.
Your Online Application will not be registered unless you upload your
photograph and signature as specified.

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