TNPSC Photo and Signature Size 2026
Everything you need to upload your photograph and signature in TNPSC One Time Registration (OTR) and exam applications: size in cm, pixels, KB, DPI and file name.
TNPSC புகைப்படம் மற்றும் கையொப்பம் அளவு: செ.மீ., pixels, KB, DPI முழு விவரம்.
Quick answer
TNPSC photo size
| Detail | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Size | 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm (width × height) |
| In mm / inches | 35 × 45 mm · 1.38 × 1.77 inches |
| Pixels | 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI (made by our tool) |
| File size | 20 KB to 50 KB |
| Format | JPG / JPEG |
| File name | Photograph.jpg |
| Text on photo | Candidate name and date of photo at the bottom |
| Photo | Recent colour photo, plain light background, face centred, ears and neck visible |
Why do websites show different pixel sizes?
A size in centimetres becomes a different number of pixels at different resolutions. 3.5 × 4.5 cm is about 276 × 354 px at 200 DPI and 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI. You may also see 130 × 170 px in some notifications. Our tool makes the photo at 300 DPI so it prints at exactly 3.5 × 4.5 cm and stays sharp. If the notification for your exam gives a specific pixel size, follow that notification.
TNPSC signature size
| Detail | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Box size | 6.0 cm × 2.0 cm |
| Pixels | 230 × 75 px |
| Resolution | 200 DPI |
| File size | 10 KB to 20 KB |
| Format and name | JPG, Signature.jpg |
| Ink | Blue or black, on white paper |
Photo and signature checklist before upload
- Photo is recent, in colour and in focus, with a plain light background.
- Name is spelled exactly as in your application, in capital letters.
- Date below the photo is the real date the photo was taken.
- Photograph.jpg is between 20 KB and 50 KB.
- Signature is your normal signature in blue or black ink, cropped to the 6 × 2 cm box.
- Signature.jpg is between 10 KB and 20 KB.
- Both files are JPG, not PDF, PNG or HEIC.
Rules can change between notifications. Always read the notification and the instructions to candidates for the exam you are applying for. This website is not connected with TNPSC.
Same size for every TNPSC exam
The photo and signature are uploaded once in One Time Registration (OTR), so the TNPSC Group 4 photo size, Group 2 photo size, Group 1 photo size and VAO photo size are all the same as above. Make both files once and reuse them for every application.
தமிழில் சுருக்கம்
- புகைப்படம்: 3.5 செ.மீ. × 4.5 செ.மீ., JPG, 20 KB – 50 KB, கீழே பெயர் மற்றும் புகைப்படம் எடுத்த தேதி.
- கையொப்பம்: 6 செ.மீ. × 2 செ.மீ. (230 × 75 pixels), 200 DPI, JPG, 10 KB – 20 KB.
- கோப்புப் பெயர்கள்: Photograph.jpg மற்றும் Signature.jpg.
- எல்லாத் தேர்வுகளுக்கும்: Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, Group 4, VAO எல்லாவற்றுக்கும் இதே TNPSC போட்டோ அளவு, signature அளவு.
Frequently asked questions
What is the TNPSC photo size in cm?
The TNPSC photograph is 3.5 cm wide and 4.5 cm high, with your name and the date of photo printed at the bottom.
What is the TNPSC photo size in pixels?
Pixels depend on the resolution. At 300 DPI, 3.5 × 4.5 cm is 413 × 531 pixels, which is what our photo compressor creates. Some notifications also mention 130 × 170 pixels. If your notification gives a different pixel size, follow the notification.
What is the TNPSC photo size in KB?
The photo must be a JPG file between 20 KB and 50 KB.
What is the TNPSC signature size?
The signature is 6.0 cm × 2.0 cm, 230 × 75 pixels at 200 DPI, a JPG between 10 KB and 20 KB saved as Signature.jpg.
Is the size the same for Group 4, Group 2 and VAO?
Yes. The photo and signature are uploaded once in One Time Registration (OTR) and the same rules apply to all TNPSC recruitments. Check the notification of your exam for any change.
What is the TNPSC photo size in mm and inches?
3.5 × 4.5 cm is 35 × 45 mm, or about 1.38 × 1.77 inches.
What background colour is allowed for a TNPSC photo?
Use a plain white or light background. Avoid dark, patterned or outdoor backgrounds and shadows behind your head.
What is the TNPSC Group 2 and VAO photo size?
The same as every TNPSC exam: 3.5 × 4.5 cm JPG between 20 KB and 50 KB with name and date, and a 6 × 2 cm signature between 10 KB and 20 KB.
What file names should I use?
Save the photo as Photograph.jpg and the signature as Signature.jpg. Our tools download the files with these names.