Govt exam photo & signature

PAN (NSDL) Photo & Signature Size

Prepare a compliant PAN (NSDL) application photo and signature — exact pixels and file size, ready to upload. Always confirm against the current official notification — sizes can change each exam cycle.

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Preparing more than one file? Choose the photo or signature option before uploading. Each file has its own requirements.
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01 / PREPARE YOUR FILE

Start with your image.

197 × 276 px≤ 50 KBJPG

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2 files required

A photo is not the whole application

This application asks for more than one file. Preparing the photo correctly and stopping there means submitting an incomplete application, so here is the full list.

  1. 01Passport-size photo

    197×276 px · under 50 KB · JPEG · white background

    Prepare this file
  2. 02Signature

    354×157 px · under 50 KB · JPEG · white background

    Prepare this file

Requirements change between cycles, and this list is only as current as our last review. Confirm it against the official instructions before you submit.

Requirements

Passport-size photo

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Dimensions
197×276 px
File size
≤ 50 KB
Format
JPEG
Background
white
  • ≈2.5×3.5 cm (197×276 px) scanned at 200 DPI, colour, JPEG, under 50 KB, plain light background.
  • NSDL/Protean photo is portrait (2.5 cm wide × 3.5 cm tall).
Dimensions
354×157 px
File size
≤ 50 KB
Format
JPEG
Background
white
  • ≈4.5×2 cm (354×157 px) scanned at 200 DPI, JPEG, under 50 KB, black/dark ink on white paper.

Struggling to get the ink under the limit? Resize Signature to 50KB Online walks through scanning, cropping and the JPEG settings that keep a signature legible at 50 KB.

Always confirm the current rules on the official portal before you upload — specs can change between cycles. Source: Protean eGov (NSDL) / Income Tax Department · last verified 2026-06-05.

How it works

  1. 1. Upload your photo or signature.
  2. 2. Resize Relay fits the PAN Card (NSDL / Protean) dimensions and file size.
  3. 3. Review the result and official instructions, then download your file.

FAQ

What photo size does PAN (NSDL) require?

The PAN (NSDL) photo is 197×276 px (2.5×3.5 cm), under 50 KB on a plain light/white background, in JPEG. Always confirm against the current official notification — sizes can change each exam cycle.

What signature size does PAN (NSDL) require?

The PAN (NSDL) signature is 354×157 px (4.5×2 cm), under 50 KB in JPEG on a white background. Always confirm against the current official notification — sizes can change each exam cycle.

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