Government exam photo — SSC, UPSC, Railway & more
Almost every government job and competitive exam in India — SSC, UPSC, Railway, banking, teaching — asks for the same passport-style photograph: 3.5×4.5 cm (35×45 mm) with a white background, usually between 20 and 50 KB for online upload.
Instead of visiting a studio before every form, upload a single good selfie to BharatEdit and download exam-ready copies for each application.
Standard government exam photo specs
- Size: 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm (35×45 mm)
- White background
- JPEG format, typically 20–50 KB for most portals
- 80% face coverage, eyes clearly visible
- No cap, sunglasses, or heavy jewellery
One photo, many applications
- Create your exam photo once using the generic Exam preset.
- Download the digital JPEG for online form uploads.
- Use the Print Sheet tool if you also need physical copies for the exam centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the standard exam photo size in India?
Most government exam portals require 3.5×4.5 cm (35×45 mm) with a white background and 20–50 KB file size.
Can I use one photo for SSC and UPSC?
Yes — both use the same 35×45 mm format. Create it once and reuse for multiple applications.