Top 10 Govt Exam Document Mistakes That Cause Rejection
Every year, lakhs of applications get rejected due to simple document errors. Here are the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Using WhatsApp-Compressed Photos
HIGHPhotos shared via WhatsApp lose quality and metadata. Always use original photos from camera.
✅ Fix: Transfer photos via cable or cloud storage, never WhatsApp.
Wrong File Format
HIGHUploading PNG, BMP, or HEIC instead of JPEG/JPG format.
✅ Fix: Convert to JPG format before uploading. Use our image converter tool.
Photo File Size Too Large
HIGHFile exceeds the maximum limit (usually 50KB for most exams).
✅ Fix: Use our Image Compressor to reduce size while maintaining quality.
Signature in ALL CAPS
MEDIUMWriting your signature in capital letters instead of cursive style.
✅ Fix: Use natural cursive handwriting for your signature.
Colored or Busy Background
MEDIUMUsing photos with colorful backgrounds instead of white/plain.
✅ Fix: Take photo against white wall. Use our background checker tool.
Blurry or Low-Resolution Images
MEDIUMPhotos that are out of focus or too small resolution.
✅ Fix: Use a high-quality camera. Scan documents at 300 DPI minimum.
PDF Pages in Wrong Order
LOWDocuments pages are not in the expected sequence.
✅ Fix: Use our PDF organizer to reorder pages correctly.
Scanned Documents Too Dark
MEDIUMScanner settings too dark making text unreadable.
✅ Fix: Adjust scanner brightness. Use 'Document' mode if available.
File Names with Special Characters
LOWUsing !, @, #, spaces in file names causes upload errors.
✅ Fix: Rename files using only letters, numbers, and underscores.
Uploading Screenshots Instead of Actual Files
HIGHTaking screenshots of documents instead of scanning properly.
✅ Fix: Always use proper scans or original files. Never use screenshots.
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