TNPSC upload sizes
TNPSC One Time Registration and online applications (Group 4, Group 2 etc.), conducted by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. Sizes below are from the Instructions to Applicants (2025 edition).
| Upload | Official size | Pixels used here | File size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph (with name and date) | Height 4.5 cm (170 pixels) and width 3.5 cm (130 pixels); image of applicant 3.0 cm (115 pixels), name and date of photography 1.5 cm (55 pixels); 200 DPI; 20 KB-50 KB; saved as Photograph.jpg. | 130 × 170 | 20–50 KB |
| Signature | Draw a box of 6.0 x 2.0 cm (230 pixels x 75 pixels) on white paper, sign within it, scan at 200 DPI, crop to the box; 10 KB-20 KB; saved as Signature.jpg. | 230 × 75 | 10–20 KB |
Rules to follow
Photograph (with name and date)
Colour, passport size, white background, taken in a photo studio.
Frontal view showing both ears and part of the neck.
Name and date of photography (on or after the notification date) printed at the bottom.
No mobile/selfie, photocopy or family-function photos.
Taken within the last 3 months (OTR).
Signature
Blue or black ink pen.
Crop to show only the box with the signature.
Good to know
The name/date band is part of the 170 px height.
How to resize your TNPSC photo
- 1
Pick the upload
Choose photograph (with name and date), signature at the top of the tool.
- 2
Add your image
Use a recent, clear, front-facing photo, or a signature on plain white paper photographed in good light.
- 3
Frame it
Drag and zoom so the face or signature fills the frame the way the notice asks.
- 4
Download
Save the JPG. It already has the right pixels and file size for TNPSC, so you can upload it straight away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the photograph (with name and date) size for TNPSC?
Height 4.5 cm (170 pixels) and width 3.5 cm (130 pixels); image of applicant 3.0 cm (115 pixels), name and date of photography 1.5 cm (55 pixels); 200 DPI; 20 KB-50 KB; saved as Photograph.jpg. Colour, passport size, white background, taken in a photo studio. Frontal view showing both ears and part of the neck. Name and date of photography (on or after the notification date) printed at the bottom. No mobile/selfie, photocopy or family-function photos. Taken within the last 3 months (OTR).
What is the signature size for TNPSC?
Draw a box of 6.0 x 2.0 cm (230 pixels x 75 pixels) on white paper, sign within it, scan at 200 DPI, crop to the box; 10 KB-20 KB; saved as Signature.jpg. Blue or black ink pen. Crop to show only the box with the signature.
How do I resize my photograph (with name and date) for TNPSC?
Choose the photograph (with name and date) preset above, add your image, adjust the frame and download the JPG. The tool crops to 130 × 170 pixels and compresses the file to 20–50 KB. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded anywhere.
Where do these numbers come from?
From the Instructions to Applicants (2025 edition) published by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, read on 13 November 2026. Rules can change with each notice, so check the latest one before you apply.