Document Upload Standards for Bihar State Recruitments (BSSC & BPSC)
Bihar government examinations—including the massive BSSC 2nd Inter Level Examination (12,199+ vacancies), BSSC CGL 4, and the BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE)—enforce some of the most rigid document upload protocols in India. The recruitment portals managed by the Bihar Staff Selection Commission (bssc.bihar.gov.in) and BPSC (bpsc.bih.nic.in) automatically validate file dimensions, byte limits, and language signatures.
Uploading an oversized marksheet PDF or mixing up Hindi and English signatures leads to instant rejection or disqualification during certificate verification. Here is your definitive compliance blueprint.
| Upload Field | Size Limit | Dimensions / Pixel Specs | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport Photograph | 20 KB to 50 KB | 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm (200 × 230 px) | JPG / JPEG (White / Light Background) |
| English Signature | 10 KB to 20 KB | 3.5 cm × 1.5 cm (200 × 100 px) | JPG / JPEG (Black / Dark Blue Ink) |
| Hindi Signature | 10 KB to 20 KB | 3.5 cm × 1.5 cm (200 × 100 px) | JPG / JPEG (Devanagari Script) |
| 10th / 12th Marksheet & Passing Certificate | Under 150 KB (Ideal: 140 KB) | Standard A4 Document (150 DPI) | PDF Only (Text must be clearly readable) |
| Bihar Domicile / NCL / EWS Certificate | Under 150 KB (Ideal: 140 KB) | Standard A4 Document (150 DPI) | PDF Only with visible QR & Digital Sign |
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Compress your Bihar exam marksheets safely below 150KB using our SizeSnap 140KB PDF Compressor, convert phone photos to PDF with JPG to PDF Under 150KB, and resize Hindi & English signatures with our 14KB Signature Resizer.
The Dual Signature Mandate: Hindi & English Rules
Unlike national exams (SSC, UPSC) which require only one signature, Bihar state recruitment commissions mandate two separate signature uploads:
- English Signature: Must be signed in cursive/running English handwriting. Capital block letters (e.g., "AMIT KUMAR") are disqualified.
- Hindi Signature: Must be signed in clear Devanagari script (e.g., "अमित कुमार"). Do not transcribe English spelling into phonetic letters carelessly; write your genuine Hindi signature.
- Do NOT combine both signatures into one image! The portal provides two separate browse fields:
Upload English SignatureandUpload Hindi Signature. Each individual file must weigh between 10 KB and 20 KB.
Why 140KB is the Golden Target for Marksheet PDFs
BSSC and BPSC specify an upper file limit of 150 KB for supporting documents (Matric certificate, Intermediate marksheet, Domicile certificate, Non-Creamy Layer NCL certificate, and Disability PwD certificate). However, if your file is 150.2 KB, the portal immediately throws an error: "File size exceeds maximum allowed limit".
Setting your compression target to 140 KB provides a 10KB safety cushion against server storage discrepancies while preserving 100% legibility of your Roll Number, Marks Table, Mother's/Father's name, and Revenue Officer digital signature.
Step-by-Step Guide for BSSC / BPSC Document Preparation
- Photograph: Stand against a plain white or light cream wall with ears visible. Crop to 3.5 × 4.5 cm and compress to 30KB using SizeSnap Passport Photo Maker.
- Signatures: Sign your Hindi and English signatures on separate sections of a blank white paper with black ballpoint pen. Crop each signature individually and process both through the 14KB Signature Resizer.
- Marksheets & Certificates: Take clean, glare-free photos of your documents or scan them. Upload the JPGs to JPG to PDF Under 150KB or compress existing PDFs with SizeSnap 140KB PDF Tool.