Kerala PSC photo upload instructions 2014

Kerala Public Service Commission has notified an updated instruction regarding the uploading of photo along with the application. According to the latest notification, from 01.08.2014 onwards for every activity connected with the Kerala PSC, the candidates must submit the photos which have been taken within a year of submitting the application.

Name of the applicant and the date on which the photo was taken should be added while uploading the photo. The size of the photo and its clarity will be the same as provided in the previous notification. The photo should of JPG format with a dimension of 150px X 200px while the maximum file size must be 30kb. As applications without photos will be rejected, candidates should take much care and follow the instructions properly. The guidelines on photo upload notified by the Kerala PSC should be read and followed accordingly.

General Guidelines for Uploading Photo

• Color / black & white photos with candidate's face clearly visible, straight and at the centre and shoulder tops clear should be uploaded.


• Photos should be in JPEG format, and dimensions should be 200 pixels tall and 150 pixels wide. File size of photo should not exceed 30 KB.


• Photo uploaded should have either white or lightly coloured background.


• Eyes should be open and clearly perceptible.


• Photographs should be taken after 1/07/2013, and candidate's name and date of photo taken also must be printed at the bottom of the photo.


• Photos where candidate is seen to be wearing cap or goggles will be rejected.