Army Agniveer Photo and Signature Size 2026: KB, Pixels, Format
For the Army Agniveer online application on joinindianarmy.nic.in, the official site asks for a scanned passport size photo of 10KB to 20KB and a scanned signature of 5KB to 10KB, both in JPG format. Pixel sizes are not given there, so follow any extra rule on the application screen or in your zone's rally notification.
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For the Army Agniveer online application, the Join Indian Army site asks for a scanned passport size photo between 10KB and 20KB and a scanned signature between 5KB and 10KB, both in JPG format. No pixel size is given, so match whatever the application screen or your zone's rally notification adds.
Army Agniveer upload sizes at a glance
| Document | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | JPG | 10KB to 20KB | Passport size; no pixel size stated | Recent photo that matches your face at every later stage |
| Signature | JPG | 5KB to 10KB | Not stated | Scanned photo of your signature |
| Class 10 and higher marks | Typed into the form | Not applicable | Not applicable | Name, parents' names and date of birth exactly as on the matric certificate |
Source: "Documents to be prepared before entering for Online Application", Agniveer section of joinindianarmy.nic.in (checked September 2026; the page itself was last updated in March 2023). Always read the current notification for your zone as well, because it can add rules.
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How Agniveer recruitment works now
Registration is done online on joinindianarmy.nic.in. Shortlisting starts with an online Common Entrance Exam (CEE): the site's 2026 notice shows the CEE for Agniveer General Duty, Tech, Clerk/Store Keeper Technical, Tradesmen and Women Military Police held between 1 and 12 June 2026, with admit cards released in May 2026. Candidates who clear the CEE are then called to a recruitment rally run by their Zonal or Army Recruiting Office, where physical tests and document checks happen.
So the photo and signature you upload at registration follow you through the CEE admit card and into the rally. A photo that no longer looks like you is a real risk, not a formality.
Step by step: prepare the photo and signature on your phone
- Take a fresh passport style photo against a plain light wall, face straight and fully visible.
- Crop it to a passport shape (about 3.5x4.5 cm proportions) so your face fills most of the frame.
- Compress it to between 10KB and 20KB as a JPG, and check the final size in your file manager.
- Sign in black or blue ink on plain white paper and photograph it in good light.
- Clean and crop the signature, then save it as a JPG between 5KB and 10KB.
- Log in on joinindianarmy.nic.in, upload both files and check the preview before you submit.
If you need help with the signature photo itself, see how to scan a signature on your phone.
A 5KB to 10KB signature is smaller than most exam forms ask for. Crop tightly around the ink first, then reduce the pixel size, rather than cranking the JPG quality down until the strokes turn blocky.
Details that must match your matric certificate
The same official page says your name, father's name, mother's name, date of birth and matric certificate number are filled strictly as per the Class 10 certificate. Each candidate also needs a personal email ID, which becomes the user ID, and an individual mobile number: sharing a mobile number between candidates is not permitted. Messages about shortlisting, call ups and results go to that email and number.
Physical photos and documents for the rally
Rally stage requirements, including how many printed photographs to carry and in what size, are set in each rally notification and call up letter. The Join Indian Army FAQ lists the documents asked for at a rally: mark sheet, board certificate, caste certificate, domicile certificate and a character certificate from the Sarpanch, in original plus attested photocopies. The FAQ also says a character certificate is valid for six months from the date of issue, so time it against your rally date.
Check your own call up letter for the photo count and size and get prints made at a studio on photo paper. Do not rely on a number from another zone or an older year.
Why many websites quote different Agniveer photo sizes
You will see 10-20KB, 20-50KB and other figures online. Some of these come from older Army forms, some from the Agniveer Vayu (Air Force) form, and some are simply copied between sites. The Army's own Agniveer documents page is the reference: photo 10KB to 20KB and signature 5KB to 10KB. If the application screen shows a different limit when you apply, follow the screen, because that is what the upload check enforces. The Air Force entry (Agniveer Vayu) has its own portal and its own notification, so do not mix the two.
Common mistakes
- Uploading a 30KB or 50KB photo because another form accepted it. The Agniveer photo limit is 20KB.
- Saving the signature as PNG or leaving it above 10KB.
- Typing your name or date of birth differently from the matric certificate.
- Using a shared mobile number or someone else's email ID.
- Uploading an old or filtered photo that will not match your face at the CEE or the rally.
For more upload fixes, see exam photo upload errors and how to fix them.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the photo size for the Army Agniveer online form?
The Join Indian Army site asks for a scanned passport size photo between 10KB and 20KB in JPG format. It does not give a pixel size, so crop to a normal passport shape and keep the file under 20KB.
What is the Agniveer signature size?
The signature must be a scanned JPG between 5KB and 10KB, as per the Agniveer documents page on joinindianarmy.nic.in. Crop tightly around the signature so it stays clear at that small size.
Can I upload a PNG photo for Agniveer?
The official page asks for JPG for both the photo and the signature. Convert any PNG or HEIC file to JPG before uploading.
Is there an exam before the Agniveer rally?
Yes. Candidates first take the online Common Entrance Exam. For 2026 the Join Indian Army site listed the CEE between 1 and 12 June 2026, and those who clear it are called to the rally.
How many photos should I carry to the Agniveer rally?
The number and size of printed photos is given in your rally notification or call up letter, so check that document. Get them printed on photo paper at a studio.
Sources
- Join Indian Army: Documents to be prepared before entering for Online Application (Agniveer) (checked 2026-09)
- Join Indian Army: Online CEE 2026 admit card and exam schedule notice (checked 2026-09)
- Join Indian Army FAQs (checked 2026-09)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.