Why Your Signature Gets Rejected
Signature not accepted on govt exam portal? Here are the 7 common mistakes and how to fix them.
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7 Common Signature Mistakes
1. Wrong File Size
Signature must be between 10KB to 20KB. Most scanned signatures are much larger.
✅ Fix: Compress signature to exact size limit.2. Wrong Dimensions
Must be specific pixel size (usually 140x60 px). Wrong aspect ratio causes rejection.
✅ Fix: Resize to exact required dimensions.3. Too Light / Low Contrast
Signature must be clearly visible black on white. Light blue or grey ink scans fail.
✅ Fix: Increase contrast and darken signature.4. Too Blurry
Signature must be crisp and clear. Blurry scans are rejected.
✅ Fix: Scan at higher resolution (300+ DPI).5. Background Not White
Paper color shows through in scan. Must be pure white background.
✅ Fix: Remove background and add white.6. Wrong Format (PNG instead of JPG)
Most portals only accept JPEG format for signatures.
✅ Fix: Convert to JPG format.7. Too Much Whitespace
Signature should fill most of the image. Excessive margins cause issues.
✅ Fix: Crop closely around signature.table_chartSignature Requirements by Exam
| Exam | Size | Dimensions | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC (All) | 10-20 KB | 140 x 60 px | JPEG |
| IBPS (PO/Clerk) | 10-20 KB | 140 x 60 px | JPEG |
| UPSC | 20-100 KB | Variable | JPEG/PNG |
| RRB (Railways) | 10-20 KB | 140 x 60 px | JPEG |
tips_and_updatesHow to Scan Signature Correctly
- 1Sign on plain white paper with black ink pen
- 2Take photo in good lighting (natural daylight is best)
- 3Hold camera directly above (not at an angle)
- 4Use our Signature Cleaner to process the image
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