Odisha Police recruitment 2026: photo, signature and PDF sizes
For Odisha Police (OUSSSC) recruitment 2026, upload a photo of 40-100KB, a signature and left thumb impression of 20-50KB each, and certificates as PDFs of 100-500KB. Applications close on 12 November 2026, 10:00 PM, and the fee can be paid until 13 November.
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For the Odisha Police constable form (OUSSSC Combined Uniformed Services Examination-2026), the photo must be a JPG, JPEG or PNG of 40-100KB, and the signature and left thumb impression must each be 20-50KB. Online registration closes on 12 November 2026 at 10:00 PM, so the files need to be ready this week.
Odisha Police 2026 upload sizes
| Document | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG, JPEG, PNG | 40-100 | As shown on the portal cropper | Colour, white background, taken after 1 Jan 2026 |
| Signature | JPG, JPEG, PNG | 20-50 | As shown on the portal cropper | Scanned |
| Left thumb impression | JPG, JPEG, PNG | 20-50 | As shown on the portal cropper | Scanned |
| Certificates | 100-500 per file | Not applicable | One PDF per document |
Source: OUSSSC Advertisement No.01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC (2026), Annexure-C.
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Dates you cannot miss
- Registration and form submission: 23 October 2026 (5:00 PM) to 12 November 2026 (10:00 PM).
- Last date for online fee payment: 13 November 2026 (10:00 PM).
- The system switches off on 12 November at 10:00 PM. If your payment has not been confirmed by then, you can still confirm it until 13 November, 10:00 PM.
Applications are online only through ousssc.odisha.gov.in. SC and ST candidates pay no fee; everyone else pays the examination fee. The exam covers 7,268 posts, including Constable (Civil), Constable (Communication), Constable OISF, Firefighter, Driver and Traffic Constable.
Why there are no pixel sizes here
The advertisement gives KB limits only. For pixels it says to follow what the portal shows. When you upload, a cropper opens: drag and zoom until the face sits in the middle with a small gap above the head, then press the green tick. Check the preview is clear and within the size limit before you move on.
This is where most uploads go wrong. A photo that passes on KB can still be cropped badly, and the notice warns that an unclear photo, signature or thumb impression may lead to rejection.
Photo rules, in plain words
- Use a recent colour photo with a white background, taken after 1 January 2026.
- Remove mask, goggles and cap. Your face must be easy to identify.
- Resize it to 40-100KB. Lower the quality slightly instead of shrinking the picture: a 3MB phone photo usually needs only a moderate quality drop.
- Upload it, crop in the box so your face is centred, and confirm with the green tick.
The advertisement gives 40KB as the minimum, so a file below it is outside the limit. Do not over-compress: if the resizer gives you 25KB, raise the quality and try again.
Signature and left thumb impression
Both are scanned images of 20-50KB. Sign in dark ink on plain white paper, and press your left thumb on a clean ink pad, then onto white paper. Photograph or scan it in good light with no shadow. Our guide on scanning a signature on your phone covers the steps, and this post explains how KB limits work for signatures.
The common mistake is a thumb print that is a smudged blob. The portal cannot save you from that, so print again if the ridges are not visible.
Documents to keep as PDF
Each document is a separate PDF of 100-500KB. The advertisement lists these, where they apply to you:
- 10th certificate and marksheet
- 12th (+2) certificate and marksheet
- SC, ST or SEBC category certificate
- Identity proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Driving Licence or Passport)
- NCC certificate, valid driving licence, sports certificate, NOC
- Transgender identity certificate
- Ex-servicemen ID card and discharge certificate
- Odia language pass certificate, where required
If a scan is above 500KB, use the PDF compressor for 500KB. If it is below 100KB, scan again at a higher quality, since the minimum also applies. Our PDF compression guide helps when the file will not shrink.
Steps on the portal
The form has two stages. First is Basic Registration: you get an OUSSSC registration number and password, enter your name, date of birth and parents' names exactly as on your 10th certificate, and verify email and mobile by OTP. Then comes Detailed Registration with five sections: Personal Details, Other Details, Educational Qualification, Upload Profile Documents, and Preference and Preview and Submit.
The OTR has a "Modify OTR" option that allows one correction, so check your name and date of birth before you save. Keep a government photo ID ready as well.
Checklist before you submit
- Photo is 40-100KB, colour, white background, taken after 1 January 2026.
- Signature and thumb impression are each 20-50KB and clearly readable.
- Every PDF is 100-500KB and opens correctly.
- Name, date of birth and parents' names match the 10th certificate.
- Preview shows every upload clearly before you press submit.
- Fee paid before 13 November 2026, 10:00 PM, if you are not SC or ST.
Questions the upload page does not answer
Several things candidates worry about are not upload-size rules, and this post does not guess them. The Odia language pass certificate is uploaded as a PDF only where the advertisement requires it for your post. Post choice, age limits, category (UR, SEBC, SC, ST) and OISF eligibility are set post by post in the advertisement. Employment exchange registration, applying from another district, height entries and how Agniveers apply are also eligibility matters: read those clauses in Advertisement No.01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC on ousssc.odisha.gov.in before you start, and do not rely on hearsay.
The sections of the advertisement we checked do not describe a separate live photo step. If the portal asks for something else, or shows an error such as a mobile number that already exists, follow the screen and the notice.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the photo size for Odisha Police recruitment 2026?
The photo must be JPG, JPEG or PNG between 40KB and 100KB. It should be a recent colour passport-size photo on a white background, taken after 1 January 2026. The portal cropper shows the exact dimensions.
What is the last date for Odisha Police recruitment 2026 online apply?
Registration and submission close on 12 November 2026 at 10:00 PM. The fee can be paid until 13 November 2026 at 10:00 PM. Do not wait for the last evening, as portals slow down.
What are the signature and thumb impression sizes?
The signature and the left thumb impression are each a scanned JPG, JPEG or PNG of 20-50KB. Both need to be clear, or the application may be rejected.
What size should certificates be?
Each document is uploaded as a PDF of 100KB to 500KB. Upload them separately, for example the 10th marksheet, 12th marksheet, category certificate and ID proof.
Photo ka KB kaise kam karein?
Open the photo in the FixDoks photo resizer, set 40-100KB and download it. Lower the quality instead of cutting the picture, and check that it stays above 40KB.
Does the advertisement give pixel dimensions?
No. It tells candidates to follow the dimensions shown on the portal cropper. Crop inside the box and confirm with the green tick.
Do SC and ST candidates pay a fee?
No, SC and ST candidates pay no examination fee. Others pay the fee set under the Odisha recruitment examination fee rules; check the advertisement for the amount.
Sources
- OUSSSC Advertisement No.01-CRE-2026/OUSSSC (2026) (checked 2026-11)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.