{
  "schema": 1,
  "version": "2026.10.11-2",
  "updated": "2026-10-11",
  "presets": [
    {
      "id": "in-passport",
      "group": "india-id",
      "country": "IN",
      "name": {
        "en": "Indian passport (online)",
        "hi": "भारतीय पासपोर्ट (ऑनलाइन)"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "Passport Seva (MEA)",
        "hi": "पासपोर्ट सेवा (विदेश मंत्रालय)"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "passport",
        "indian passport",
        "passport seva",
        "gpsp",
        "psk",
        "mea",
        "icao",
        "630x810",
        "पासपोर्ट"
      ],
      "popular": true,
      "notes": {
        "en": "Global Passport Seva 2.0 ICAO photo: 630×810 px, white background, face 80–85% of the frame. In India, PSKs usually take the photo at the appointment.",
        "hi": "ग्लोबल पासपोर्ट सेवा 2.0 ICAO फ़ोटो: 630×810 px, सफ़ेद पृष्ठभूमि, चेहरा फ़्रेम का 80–85%। भारत में PSK पर फ़ोटो अक्सर वहीं खींची जाती है।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "px",
            "w": 630,
            "h": 810
          },
          "px": {
            "w": 630,
            "h": 810
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "maxKb": 200
          },
          "head": {
            "min": 0.8,
            "max": 0.85
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "white"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Colour, unedited, eyes open, mouth closed, no glasses glare. Head from top of hair to chin fills 80–85%.",
            "hi": "रंगीन, बिना एडिट, आँखें खुली, मुँह बंद, चश्मे की चमक नहीं। बालों के ऊपर से ठुड्डी तक सिर 80–85% हो।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://eoiyerevan.gov.in/pdf/Guidelines%20for%20ICAO%20Compliant%20Photographs%20for%20Passport%20Applications.pdf",
          "title": "Embassy of India Yerevan: Guidelines for ICAO Compliant Photographs for Passport Applications (GPSP 2.0, 2025)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.hcicolombo.gov.in/content/ICAO-Guidelines.pdf",
          "title": "MEA SOP & Guidelines for OSP Missions v1.1, section 8: ICAO compliant photographs (2025)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.eoiparis.gov.in/content/Practical_Guidelines_Uploading_Photo_Signature_29_April_26.pdf",
          "title": "Embassy of India Paris: Practical guidelines for uploading photo and signature (29 April 2026)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "in-passport-print",
      "group": "india-id",
      "country": "IN",
      "name": {
        "en": "Indian passport (print 2×2 in)",
        "hi": "भारतीय पासपोर्ट (प्रिंट 2×2 इंच)"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "Indian missions abroad (MEA)",
        "hi": "विदेश में भारतीय मिशन (विदेश मंत्रालय)"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "passport",
        "indian passport",
        "2x2",
        "51x51",
        "embassy",
        "consulate",
        "print",
        "पासपोर्ट"
      ],
      "notes": {
        "en": "Older 2×2 in print spec still listed by several Indian missions. Many missions now want the 630×810 px ICAO photo instead; check your mission's page.",
        "hi": "पुराना 2×2 इंच प्रिंट नियम, जो कई भारतीय मिशन अब भी बताते हैं। कई मिशन अब 630×810 px ICAO फ़ोटो माँगते हैं; अपने मिशन का पेज देखें।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "mm",
            "w": 51,
            "h": 51
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 20,
            "maxKb": 100
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "white"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Colour, full face, eyes open, plain white or off-white background, no shadows. Digital copy 20–100 KB.",
            "hi": "रंगीन, पूरा चेहरा, आँखें खुली, सादी सफ़ेद या हल्की सफ़ेद पृष्ठभूमि, कोई छाया नहीं। डिजिटल कॉपी 20–100 KB।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://www.eoiparis.gov.in/content/Photo-Specification-of-passport.pdf",
          "title": "Embassy of India Paris: Requirement of Photograph for Indian Passport",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.indianembassynetherlands.gov.in/page/basic-requirements-and-photo-specifications/",
          "title": "Embassy of India The Hague: Basic requirements and photo specifications (page updated Oct 2026)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "in-oci",
      "group": "india-id",
      "country": "IN",
      "name": {
        "en": "OCI card",
        "hi": "OCI कार्ड"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "Ministry of Home Affairs (OCI Services)",
        "hi": "गृह मंत्रालय (OCI सेवाएँ)"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "oci",
        "overseas citizen of india",
        "oci card",
        "pio",
        "ociservices",
        "ओसीआई"
      ],
      "notes": {
        "en": "Online OCI upload: square photo and a 3:1 signature, JPEG, each up to 500 KB. Some VFS centres ask for white instead of a light colour.",
        "hi": "ऑनलाइन OCI अपलोड: वर्गाकार फ़ोटो और 3:1 हस्ताक्षर, JPEG, हर एक 500 KB तक। कुछ VFS केंद्र हल्के रंग की जगह सफ़ेद माँगते हैं।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "px",
            "w": 600,
            "h": 600
          },
          "pxRange": {
            "minW": 200,
            "maxW": 1500,
            "minH": 200,
            "maxH": 1500
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "maxKb": 500
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#E8EBEE",
            "label": "light"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Width and height must be equal (200–1500 px). Plain light-coloured background (not white), no border.",
            "hi": "चौड़ाई और ऊँचाई बराबर हों (200–1500 px)। सादी हल्के रंग की पृष्ठभूमि (सफ़ेद नहीं), कोई बॉर्डर नहीं।"
          }
        },
        {
          "kind": "signature",
          "size": {
            "unit": "px",
            "w": 600,
            "h": 200
          },
          "pxRange": {
            "minW": 200,
            "maxW": 1500,
            "minH": 67,
            "maxH": 500
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "maxKb": 500
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Width : height must be 3:1 (e.g. 600×200 px). Sign on plain white paper.",
            "hi": "चौड़ाई : ऊँचाई 3:1 हो (जैसे 600×200 px)। सादे सफ़ेद कागज़ पर हस्ताक्षर करें।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://www.cgiauckland.gov.in/page/who-held-indian-passport-earlier/",
          "title": "Consulate General of India Auckland: OCI photo and signature specifications (2026)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://indianembassysantiago.gov.in/pdf/HERE-1.pdf",
          "title": "Embassy of India Santiago: OCI online registration checklist",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "in-pan",
      "group": "india-id",
      "country": "IN",
      "name": {
        "en": "PAN card",
        "hi": "पैन कार्ड"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "Income Tax Dept. (Protean / UTIITSL)",
        "hi": "आयकर विभाग (प्रोटीन / UTIITSL)"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "pan",
        "pan card",
        "nsdl",
        "protean",
        "utiitsl",
        "form 49a",
        "49aa",
        "income tax",
        "पैन",
        "पैन कार्ड"
      ],
      "popular": true,
      "notes": {
        "en": "Protean lists max 20 KB photo / 10 KB signature (DSC route) and 50 KB each (e-Sign scan route). Formfoto aims for the stricter limit so both work.",
        "hi": "प्रोटीन DSC तरीके में फ़ोटो 20 KB / हस्ताक्षर 10 KB और e-Sign स्कैन तरीके में 50 KB बताता है। Formfoto कड़ी सीमा रखता है ताकि दोनों चलें।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 2.5,
            "h": 3.5
          },
          "dpi": 200,
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "maxKb": 20
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "white"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Colour photo 3.5 cm tall × 2.5 cm wide, scanned at 200 DPI. Background is not specified; white is safest.",
            "hi": "रंगीन फ़ोटो 3.5 सेमी ऊँची × 2.5 सेमी चौड़ी, 200 DPI पर स्कैन। पृष्ठभूमि तय नहीं है; सफ़ेद सबसे सुरक्षित है।"
          }
        },
        {
          "kind": "signature",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 4.5,
            "h": 2
          },
          "dpi": 200,
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "maxKb": 10
          },
          "ink": "black",
          "notes": {
            "en": "Sign inside a 2 cm × 4.5 cm box on plain white paper, scanned at 200 DPI.",
            "hi": "सादे सफ़ेद कागज़ पर 2 सेमी × 4.5 सेमी के खाने में हस्ताक्षर करें, 200 DPI पर स्कैन।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://tin.tin.proteantech.in/pan/InstructionDSC.html",
          "title": "Protean (NSDL) PAN online application instructions: scanning specifications",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.proteantech.in/articles/pan-card-documents-scanning-uploading-method",
          "title": "Protean: PAN card documents scanning and uploading method (e-Sign scanned images)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "in-voter-id",
      "group": "india-id",
      "country": "IN",
      "name": {
        "en": "Voter ID (Form 6)",
        "hi": "वोटर आईडी (फ़ॉर्म 6)"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "Election Commission of India",
        "hi": "भारत निर्वाचन आयोग"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "voter id",
        "epic",
        "form 6",
        "eci",
        "nvsp",
        "voter card",
        "election card",
        "मतदाता",
        "वोटर आईडी"
      ],
      "notes": {
        "en": "Form 6 asks for a recent passport-size colour photo 4.5 × 3.5 cm on white. ECI gives no pixel or KB limit for the portal upload.",
        "hi": "फ़ॉर्म 6 में हाल की पासपोर्ट साइज़ रंगीन फ़ोटो 4.5 × 3.5 सेमी, सफ़ेद पृष्ठभूमि माँगी गई है। पोर्टल अपलोड के लिए px या KB सीमा नहीं दी गई।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 3.5,
            "h": 4.5
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg"
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "white"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Unsigned colour photo, eyes open, both edges of the face clearly visible.",
            "hi": "बिना हस्ताक्षर की रंगीन फ़ोटो, आँखें खुली, चेहरे के दोनों किनारे साफ़ दिखें।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://voterportal.eci.gov.in/guidelines/Form-6_en.pdf",
          "title": "ECI: Guidelines for filling Form 6 (photograph, item d)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://ceotelangana.nic.in/Forms/Newforms_01_08_2022/Form-6_English.pdf",
          "title": "CEO Telangana: Form 6 (unsigned passport-size colour photo 4.5 × 3.5 cm, white background)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "in-upsc",
      "group": "india-exam",
      "country": "IN",
      "name": {
        "en": "UPSC exams",
        "hi": "UPSC परीक्षाएँ"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "Union Public Service Commission",
        "hi": "संघ लोक सेवा आयोग"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "upsc",
        "ias",
        "cse",
        "civil services",
        "ifs",
        "capf",
        "nda",
        "cds",
        "ese",
        "otr",
        "यूपीएससी",
        "सिविल सेवा"
      ],
      "popular": true,
      "notes": {
        "en": "UPSC also captures a live photo in the form. Upload a recent photo too.",
        "hi": "UPSC फ़ॉर्म में लाइव फ़ोटो भी लेता है। हाल की फ़ोटो भी अपलोड करें।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 3.5,
            "h": 4.5
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "pxRange": {
            "minW": 350,
            "maxW": 1000,
            "minH": 350,
            "maxH": 1000
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 20,
            "maxKb": 200
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "white"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "JPG 20–200 KB, 350–1000 px each side. UPSC states no background colour, so Formfoto uses plain white.",
            "hi": "JPG 20–200 KB, हर तरफ़ 350–1000 px। UPSC पृष्ठभूमि का रंग नहीं बताता, इसलिए Formfoto सादी सफ़ेद रखता है।"
          }
        },
        {
          "kind": "signature",
          "size": {
            "unit": "px",
            "w": 500,
            "h": 500
          },
          "pxRange": {
            "minW": 350,
            "maxW": 1000,
            "minH": 350,
            "maxH": 1000
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 20,
            "maxKb": 100
          },
          "ink": "black",
          "notes": {
            "en": "Sign three times, one below the other, in black ink on plain white paper; upload as one image.",
            "hi": "सादे सफ़ेद कागज़ पर काली स्याही से एक के नीचे एक तीन बार हस्ताक्षर करें; एक ही इमेज में अपलोड करें।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-CSP-2026-Engl-060226Rev.pdf",
          "title": "UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) 2026 notice No. 05/2026-CSE, Notes 2 and 3 (live photo, three signatures)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/ExamNotifi_CAPF_AC_Exam_2026_Eng_20022026.pdf",
          "title": "UPSC CAPF (ACs) 2026 notice No. 08/2026: photo 20–200 KB, signature 20–100 KB",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://upsconline.gov.in/upsc/OTRP/candidate/faq.php",
          "title": "UPSC online application FAQ: JPG, 350×350 to 1000×1000 px",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "in-ssc",
      "group": "india-exam",
      "country": "IN",
      "name": {
        "en": "SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS)",
        "hi": "SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS)"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "Staff Selection Commission",
        "hi": "कर्मचारी चयन आयोग"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "ssc",
        "cgl",
        "chsl",
        "mts",
        "gd",
        "cpo",
        "steno",
        "selection post",
        "एसएससी",
        "कर्मचारी चयन आयोग"
      ],
      "popular": true,
      "notes": {
        "en": "SSC takes your photo live with the camera in the application; no photo upload. Plain background, no cap, mask or glasses. Only the signature is uploaded.",
        "hi": "SSC आवेदन में कैमरे से लाइव फ़ोटो लेता है; फ़ोटो अपलोड नहीं होती। सादी पृष्ठभूमि, टोपी, मास्क या चश्मा नहीं। सिर्फ़ हस्ताक्षर अपलोड होता है।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "signature",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 6,
            "h": 2
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 10,
            "maxKb": 20
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "About 6.0 cm wide × 2.0 cm high, JPEG 10–20 KB. Blurred or tiny signatures are rejected.",
            "hi": "लगभग 6.0 सेमी चौड़ा × 2.0 सेमी ऊँचा, JPEG 10–20 KB। धुंधले या बहुत छोटे हस्ताक्षर अस्वीकार होते हैं।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/NoticeBoards/Notice_of_adv_cgl_2026.pdf",
          "title": "SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 notice (21 May 2026), paras 9.4–9.6",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "in-ibps",
      "group": "india-exam",
      "country": "IN",
      "name": {
        "en": "IBPS (PO, Clerk, SO, RRB)",
        "hi": "IBPS (PO, क्लर्क, SO, RRB)"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "Institute of Banking Personnel Selection",
        "hi": "बैंकिंग कार्मिक चयन संस्थान"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "ibps",
        "bank",
        "po",
        "clerk",
        "so",
        "rrb po",
        "rrb clerk",
        "crp",
        "thumb",
        "declaration",
        "आईबीपीएस",
        "बैंक"
      ],
      "popular": true,
      "notes": {
        "en": "Upload photo, signature, left thumb and hand-written declaration; a live photo is also captured. Same scanning annexure across IBPS CRPs.",
        "hi": "फ़ोटो, हस्ताक्षर, बाएँ अंगूठे का निशान और हाथ से लिखी घोषणा अपलोड करें; लाइव फ़ोटो भी ली जाती है। सभी IBPS CRP में यही नियम।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 3.5,
            "h": 4.5
          },
          "dpi": 200,
          "px": {
            "w": 200,
            "h": 230
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 20,
            "maxKb": 50
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "light"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Recent colour passport-style photo, 200×230 px, 20–50 KB. Light background, preferably white. No caps or dark glasses.",
            "hi": "हाल की रंगीन पासपोर्ट जैसी फ़ोटो, 200×230 px, 20–50 KB। हल्की, बेहतर हो सफ़ेद पृष्ठभूमि। टोपी या काला चश्मा नहीं।"
          }
        },
        {
          "kind": "signature",
          "size": {
            "unit": "px",
            "w": 140,
            "h": 60
          },
          "px": {
            "w": 140,
            "h": 60
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 10,
            "maxKb": 20
          },
          "ink": "black",
          "notes": {
            "en": "Black ink on white paper, 140×60 px, 10–20 KB. Not in CAPITAL letters.",
            "hi": "सफ़ेद कागज़ पर काली स्याही, 140×60 px, 10–20 KB। बड़े अक्षरों (CAPITAL) में नहीं।"
          }
        },
        {
          "kind": "thumb",
          "label": {
            "en": "Left thumb impression",
            "hi": "बाएँ अंगूठे का निशान"
          },
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 3,
            "h": 3
          },
          "dpi": 200,
          "px": {
            "w": 240,
            "h": 240
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 20,
            "maxKb": 50
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Left thumb in black or blue ink on white paper, 240×240 px at 200 DPI, 20–50 KB.",
            "hi": "सफ़ेद कागज़ पर काली या नीली स्याही से बायाँ अंगूठा, 200 DPI पर 240×240 px, 20–50 KB।"
          }
        },
        {
          "kind": "declaration",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 10,
            "h": 5
          },
          "dpi": 200,
          "px": {
            "w": 800,
            "h": 400
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 50,
            "maxKb": 100
          },
          "ink": "black",
          "text": {
            "en": "I, __________ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.",
            "hi": "मैं, __________ (उम्मीदवार का नाम), घोषणा करता/करती हूँ कि आवेदन पत्र में मेरे द्वारा दी गई सभी जानकारी सही, सत्य और मान्य है। आवश्यकता होने पर मैं सहायक दस्तावेज़ प्रस्तुत करूँगा/करूँगी।"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Write it in English in your own hand, black ink, not in CAPITALS. 800×400 px at 200 DPI, 50–100 KB.",
            "hi": "अंग्रेज़ी में अपने हाथ से, काली स्याही से लिखें, बड़े अक्षरों में नहीं। 200 DPI पर 800×400 px, 50–100 KB।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/Detailed-Notification_CRP-PO-XVI_Final_V1_30.06.2026.pdf",
          "title": "IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI 2026 notification, Annexure III",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "in-sbi",
      "group": "india-exam",
      "country": "IN",
      "name": {
        "en": "SBI PO / Clerk",
        "hi": "SBI PO / क्लर्क"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "State Bank of India",
        "hi": "भारतीय स्टेट बैंक"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "sbi",
        "sbi po",
        "sbi clerk",
        "junior associate",
        "bank",
        "thumb",
        "declaration",
        "एसबीआई",
        "स्टेट बैंक"
      ],
      "notes": {
        "en": "Upload photo, signature, left thumb and hand-written declaration (with date of birth); a live photo is also captured. Keep about 8 copies of the photo.",
        "hi": "फ़ोटो, हस्ताक्षर, बायाँ अंगूठा और हाथ से लिखी घोषणा (जन्मतिथि सहित) अपलोड करें; लाइव फ़ोटो भी ली जाती है। फ़ोटो की लगभग 8 प्रतियाँ रखें।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 3.5,
            "h": 4.5
          },
          "dpi": 200,
          "px": {
            "w": 200,
            "h": 230
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 20,
            "maxKb": 50
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "light"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Recent colour passport-style photo, 200×230 px, 20–50 KB. Light background, preferably white.",
            "hi": "हाल की रंगीन पासपोर्ट जैसी फ़ोटो, 200×230 px, 20–50 KB। हल्की, बेहतर हो सफ़ेद पृष्ठभूमि।"
          }
        },
        {
          "kind": "signature",
          "size": {
            "unit": "px",
            "w": 140,
            "h": 60
          },
          "px": {
            "w": 140,
            "h": 60
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 10,
            "maxKb": 20
          },
          "ink": "black",
          "notes": {
            "en": "Black ink on white paper, 140×60 px, 10–20 KB. Not in CAPITAL letters.",
            "hi": "सफ़ेद कागज़ पर काली स्याही, 140×60 px, 10–20 KB। बड़े अक्षरों (CAPITAL) में नहीं।"
          }
        },
        {
          "kind": "thumb",
          "label": {
            "en": "Left thumb impression",
            "hi": "बाएँ अंगूठे का निशान"
          },
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 3,
            "h": 3
          },
          "dpi": 200,
          "px": {
            "w": 240,
            "h": 240
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 20,
            "maxKb": 50
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Left thumb in black or blue ink on white paper, 240×240 px at 200 DPI, 20–50 KB.",
            "hi": "सफ़ेद कागज़ पर काली या नीली स्याही से बायाँ अंगूठा, 200 DPI पर 240×240 px, 20–50 KB।"
          }
        },
        {
          "kind": "declaration",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 10,
            "h": 5
          },
          "dpi": 200,
          "px": {
            "w": 800,
            "h": 400
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 50,
            "maxKb": 100
          },
          "ink": "black",
          "text": {
            "en": "I ________ (Name of the candidate), _______ (Date of Birth) hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required. The signature, photograph and left-hand thumb impression is of mine.",
            "hi": "मैं ________ (उम्मीदवार का नाम), _______ (जन्मतिथि) घोषणा करता/करती हूँ कि आवेदन पत्र में मेरे द्वारा दी गई सभी जानकारी सही, सत्य और मान्य है। आवश्यकता होने पर मैं सहायक दस्तावेज़ प्रस्तुत करूँगा/करूँगी। हस्ताक्षर, फ़ोटो और बाएँ अंगूठे का निशान मेरे ही हैं।"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Write it in English in your own hand, black ink, not in CAPITALS. 800×400 px at 200 DPI, 50–100 KB.",
            "hi": "अंग्रेज़ी में अपने हाथ से, काली स्याही से लिखें, बड़े अक्षरों में नहीं। 200 DPI पर 800×400 px, 50–100 KB।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://sbi.bank.in/documents/77530/57941/18062026_1_Detailed_Adv.2026.pdf/1f1a9532-8a2f-6e59-08a0-616d62a497b1?t=1781759726353",
          "title": "SBI Probationary Officers 2026 advertisement CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 (18 Jun 2026), scanning guidelines",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://sbi.bank.in/webfiles/uploads/files_2627/08/JA_2026_Detailed_Advt_Eng.pdf",
          "title": "SBI Junior Associates 2026 advertisement CRPD/CR/2026-27/17, Annexure II",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "in-neet-ug",
      "group": "india-exam",
      "country": "IN",
      "name": {
        "en": "NEET UG",
        "hi": "NEET UG"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "National Testing Agency (NTA)",
        "hi": "राष्ट्रीय परीक्षा एजेंसी (NTA)"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "neet",
        "neet ug",
        "nta",
        "medical",
        "mbbs",
        "fingerprint",
        "thumb",
        "नीट",
        "मेडिकल"
      ],
      "popular": true,
      "notes": {
        "en": "Photo must be taken after 1 Jan of the exam year. A live photo is also captured. Keep 6–8 passport and 4–6 postcard (4×6 in) prints on white.",
        "hi": "फ़ोटो परीक्षा वर्ष की 1 जनवरी के बाद की हो। लाइव फ़ोटो भी ली जाती है। सफ़ेद पृष्ठभूमि वाली 6–8 पासपोर्ट और 4–6 पोस्टकार्ड (4×6 इंच) प्रतियाँ रखें।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 3.5,
            "h": 4.5
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 10,
            "maxKb": 200
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "white"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Passport size, colour or black & white, face about 80% of the image with both ears visible, no mask. JPG 10–200 KB.",
            "hi": "पासपोर्ट साइज़, रंगीन या श्वेत-श्याम, चेहरा इमेज का लगभग 80%, दोनों कान दिखें, मास्क नहीं। JPG 10–200 KB।"
          }
        },
        {
          "kind": "signature",
          "size": {
            "unit": "px",
            "w": 600,
            "h": 250
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 10,
            "maxKb": 100
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "JPG 10–100 KB. NTA gives no pixel size; Formfoto uses 600×250 px.",
            "hi": "JPG 10–100 KB। NTA ने px साइज़ नहीं दिया; Formfoto 600×250 px रखता है।"
          }
        },
        {
          "kind": "thumb",
          "label": {
            "en": "Both hands: fingers and thumbs",
            "hi": "दोनों हाथों की उँगलियाँ और अंगूठे"
          },
          "size": {
            "unit": "px",
            "w": 1200,
            "h": 800
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 50,
            "maxKb": 200
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "All fingers and thumbs of the left and right hands in one clear image. 50–200 KB fits both limits in the bulletin.",
            "hi": "बाएँ और दाएँ हाथ की सभी उँगलियाँ और अंगूठे एक साफ़ इमेज में। 50–200 KB बुलेटिन की दोनों सीमाओं में आता है।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s37bc1ec1d9c3426357e69acd5bf320061/uploads/2026/02/202602231394640855.pdf",
          "title": "NTA Information Bulletin NEET (UG) 2026, pages 15–17",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "in-jee-main",
      "group": "india-exam",
      "country": "IN",
      "name": {
        "en": "JEE Main",
        "hi": "JEE मेन"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "National Testing Agency (NTA)",
        "hi": "राष्ट्रीय परीक्षा एजेंसी (NTA)"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "jee",
        "jee main",
        "jee mains",
        "nta",
        "engineering",
        "iit",
        "nit",
        "जेईई",
        "इंजीनियरिंग"
      ],
      "notes": {
        "en": "A live photo is also captured in the form (light background, 80% face, ears visible, no mask).",
        "hi": "फ़ॉर्म में लाइव फ़ोटो भी ली जाती है (हल्की पृष्ठभूमि, 80% चेहरा, कान दिखें, मास्क नहीं)।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 3.5,
            "h": 4.5
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 10,
            "maxKb": 200
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "white"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Recent passport size colour photo, face about 80% with ears visible, no mask, white background. JPG 10–200 KB.",
            "hi": "हाल की पासपोर्ट साइज़ रंगीन फ़ोटो, चेहरा लगभग 80%, कान दिखें, मास्क नहीं, सफ़ेद पृष्ठभूमि। JPG 10–200 KB।"
          }
        },
        {
          "kind": "signature",
          "size": {
            "unit": "px",
            "w": 600,
            "h": 250
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 10,
            "maxKb": 100
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "JPG 10–100 KB, clearly legible. NTA gives no pixel size; Formfoto uses 600×250 px.",
            "hi": "JPG 10–100 KB, साफ़ पढ़ने योग्य। NTA ने px साइज़ नहीं दिया; Formfoto 600×250 px रखता है।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3f8e59f4b2fe7c5705bf878bbd494ccdf/uploads/2025/11/202511021649722475.pdf",
          "title": "NTA Information Bulletin JEE (Main) 2026",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "in-cuet-ug",
      "group": "india-exam",
      "country": "IN",
      "name": {
        "en": "CUET UG",
        "hi": "CUET UG"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "National Testing Agency (NTA)",
        "hi": "राष्ट्रीय परीक्षा एजेंसी (NTA)"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "cuet",
        "cuet ug",
        "nta",
        "central university",
        "du admission",
        "सीयूईटी"
      ],
      "notes": {
        "en": "A live photo is also captured in the form (light background, 80% face, ears visible, no mask).",
        "hi": "फ़ॉर्म में लाइव फ़ोटो भी ली जाती है (हल्की पृष्ठभूमि, 80% चेहरा, कान दिखें, मास्क नहीं)।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 3.5,
            "h": 4.5
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 10,
            "maxKb": 200
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "white"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Recent passport size colour photo, face about 80% with ears visible, no mask, white background. JPG 10–200 KB.",
            "hi": "हाल की पासपोर्ट साइज़ रंगीन फ़ोटो, चेहरा लगभग 80%, कान दिखें, मास्क नहीं, सफ़ेद पृष्ठभूमि। JPG 10–200 KB।"
          }
        },
        {
          "kind": "signature",
          "size": {
            "unit": "px",
            "w": 600,
            "h": 250
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 10,
            "maxKb": 50
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "JPG 10–50 KB, clearly legible. NTA gives no pixel size; Formfoto uses 600×250 px.",
            "hi": "JPG 10–50 KB, साफ़ पढ़ने योग्य। NTA ने px साइज़ नहीं दिया; Formfoto 600×250 px रखता है।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3d1a21da7bca4abff8b0b61b87597de73/uploads/2026/01/202601031633478370.pdf",
          "title": "NTA Information Bulletin CUET (UG) 2026",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "in-ctet",
      "group": "india-exam",
      "country": "IN",
      "name": {
        "en": "CTET",
        "hi": "CTET"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "CBSE",
        "hi": "केंद्रीय माध्यमिक शिक्षा बोर्ड (CBSE)"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "ctet",
        "cbse",
        "teacher eligibility test",
        "tet",
        "सीटीईटी",
        "शिक्षक पात्रता"
      ],
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 3.5,
            "h": 4.5
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 10,
            "maxKb": 100
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "white"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Latest photo, 3.5 cm wide × 4.5 cm high, JPG 10–100 KB. Background not specified; white is safest.",
            "hi": "हाल की फ़ोटो, 3.5 सेमी चौड़ी × 4.5 सेमी ऊँची, JPG 10–100 KB। पृष्ठभूमि तय नहीं; सफ़ेद सबसे सुरक्षित।"
          }
        },
        {
          "kind": "signature",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 3.5,
            "h": 1.5
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 3,
            "maxKb": 30
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "3.5 cm long × 1.5 cm high, JPG 3–30 KB.",
            "hi": "3.5 सेमी लंबा × 1.5 सेमी ऊँचा, JPG 3–30 KB।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3443dec3062d0286986e21dc0631734c9/uploads/2026/05/202605111250310617.pdf",
          "title": "CBSE Information Bulletin CTET September 2026",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "in-uppsc",
      "group": "india-state",
      "country": "IN",
      "name": {
        "en": "UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh)",
        "hi": "UPPSC (उत्तर प्रदेश)"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission",
        "hi": "उत्तर प्रदेश लोक सेवा आयोग"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "uppsc",
        "up pcs",
        "pcs",
        "ro aro",
        "lt grade",
        "otr",
        "uttar pradesh",
        "यूपीपीएससी",
        "उत्तर प्रदेश लोक सेवा आयोग"
      ],
      "notes": {
        "en": "UPPSC One Time Registration (OTR) photo and signature rules, scanned at 200 DPI in true colour.",
        "hi": "UPPSC वन टाइम रजिस्ट्रेशन (OTR) के फ़ोटो और हस्ताक्षर नियम, 200 DPI पर ट्रू कलर में स्कैन।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 5,
            "h": 6
          },
          "dpi": 200,
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "maxKb": 50
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "white"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "5 cm wide × 6 cm high at 200 DPI, under 50 KB. Recent passport-style photo.",
            "hi": "5 सेमी चौड़ी × 6 सेमी ऊँची, 200 DPI, 50 KB से कम। हाल की पासपोर्ट जैसी फ़ोटो।"
          }
        },
        {
          "kind": "signature",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 6,
            "h": 3
          },
          "dpi": 200,
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "maxKb": 30
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Full signature (not initials, not CAPITALS), 6 cm wide × 3 cm high at 200 DPI, under 30 KB.",
            "hi": "पूरे हस्ताक्षर (संक्षिप्त या CAPITAL नहीं), 6 सेमी चौड़ा × 3 सेमी ऊँचा, 200 DPI, 30 KB से कम।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://uppsc.up.nic.in/CMS/OTR_DOC/OTR_PHOTO_INSTRUCTION.pdf",
          "title": "UPPSC OTR: Guidelines for scanning photograph with signature (current OTR system)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "in-rpsc",
      "group": "india-state",
      "country": "IN",
      "name": {
        "en": "RPSC (Rajasthan)",
        "hi": "RPSC (राजस्थान)"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "Rajasthan Public Service Commission",
        "hi": "राजस्थान लोक सेवा आयोग"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "rpsc",
        "rajasthan",
        "ras",
        "rssb",
        "rsmssb",
        "sso",
        "recruitment portal",
        "आरपीएससी",
        "राजस्थान लोक सेवा आयोग"
      ],
      "notes": {
        "en": "RPSC OTR (2026) also captures a live photo and asks for a left thumb impression and handwritten specimen in KYC. Sizes below are the Rajasthan portal's upload rules.",
        "hi": "RPSC OTR (2026) लाइव फ़ोटो भी लेता है और KYC में बायाँ अंगूठा व हस्तलिखित नमूना माँगता है। नीचे के साइज़ राजस्थान पोर्टल के अपलोड नियम हैं।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 3.5,
            "h": 4.5
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "pxRange": {
            "minW": 240,
            "maxW": 480,
            "minH": 320,
            "maxH": 640
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 50,
            "maxKb": 100
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "light"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Colour photo ≤ 6 months old, face at least 50% of the photo, white or light background, 240×320 to 480×640 px, 50–100 KB.",
            "hi": "6 महीने तक पुरानी रंगीन फ़ोटो, चेहरा कम से कम 50%, सफ़ेद या हल्की पृष्ठभूमि, 240×320 से 480×640 px, 50–100 KB।"
          }
        },
        {
          "kind": "signature",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 7,
            "h": 2
          },
          "dpi": 200,
          "pxRange": {
            "minW": 280,
            "maxW": 560,
            "minH": 80,
            "maxH": 160
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 10,
            "maxKb": 50
          },
          "ink": "black-or-blue",
          "notes": {
            "en": "Sign inside a 7 × 2 cm box on white paper with a black or dark blue pen; scan it (no phone photo). 10–50 KB.",
            "hi": "सफ़ेद कागज़ पर 7 × 2 सेमी खाने में काले या गहरे नीले पेन से हस्ताक्षर करें; स्कैन करें (फ़ोन फ़ोटो नहीं)। 10–50 KB।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://recruitment.rajasthan.gov.in/downloadservlet?docId=2665&rectId=2284",
          "title": "Rajasthan Recruitment Portal: Steps to upload scanned photograph and signature (2021 document)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/Static/InformationForCandidates/OTR_Manual_English.pdf",
          "title": "RPSC OTR based online application guideline (19 May 2026): live photo, signature, left thumb in KYC",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "in-mpsc",
      "group": "india-state",
      "country": "IN",
      "name": {
        "en": "MPSC (Maharashtra)",
        "hi": "MPSC (महाराष्ट्र)"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "Maharashtra Public Service Commission",
        "hi": "महाराष्ट्र लोक सेवा आयोग"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "mpsc",
        "maharashtra",
        "rajyaseva",
        "mpsc group b",
        "mpsc group c",
        "mpsconline",
        "एमपीएससी",
        "महाराष्ट्र लोक सेवा आयोग"
      ],
      "notes": {
        "en": "MPSC asks for a solid-colour background, preferably blue, green or red (not white). File names up to 10 characters.",
        "hi": "MPSC एक रंग की पृष्ठभूमि माँगता है, बेहतर हो नीली, हरी या लाल (सफ़ेद नहीं)। फ़ाइल का नाम 10 अक्षरों तक।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 3.5,
            "h": 4.5
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "maxKb": 50
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#9DC3E6",
            "label": "light-blue"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Passport-size colour photo in formal clothes, full face, no shadows or red eyes, no watermark. Max 50 KB.",
            "hi": "औपचारिक कपड़ों में पासपोर्ट साइज़ रंगीन फ़ोटो, पूरा चेहरा, छाया या लाल आँखें नहीं, कोई वॉटरमार्क नहीं। अधिकतम 50 KB।"
          }
        },
        {
          "kind": "signature",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 3.5,
            "h": 1.5
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "maxKb": 50
          },
          "ink": "black",
          "notes": {
            "en": "Black ink on blank white paper, 3.5 cm wide × 1.5 cm high, max 50 KB, no watermark.",
            "hi": "सादे सफ़ेद कागज़ पर काली स्याही, 3.5 सेमी चौड़ा × 1.5 सेमी ऊँचा, अधिकतम 50 KB, कोई वॉटरमार्क नहीं।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://mpsconline.gov.in/downloads/Instructions-for-Filling-the-Application-Form.pdf",
          "title": "MPSC Online: Instructions for filling the application form (profile photo and signature)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "job-govt-typical",
      "group": "india-job",
      "country": "IN",
      "name": {
        "en": "Govt job form (typical)",
        "hi": "सरकारी नौकरी फ़ॉर्म (सामान्य)"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "Typical recruitment-board rule",
        "hi": "भर्ती बोर्ड का सामान्य नियम"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "govt job",
        "sarkari naukri",
        "recruitment",
        "job form",
        "ssb",
        "dsssb",
        "20-50 kb",
        "सरकारी नौकरी",
        "भर्ती",
        "नौकरी फ़ॉर्म"
      ],
      "notes": {
        "en": "Typical rule many recruitment boards use: 3.5×4.5 cm photo and signature, JPEG 20–50 KB each. Always check your own notice.",
        "hi": "कई भर्ती बोर्ड का सामान्य नियम: 3.5×4.5 सेमी फ़ोटो और हस्ताक्षर, JPEG, हर एक 20–50 KB। अपनी अधिसूचना ज़रूर देखें।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 3.5,
            "h": 4.5
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 20,
            "maxKb": 50
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "white"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Passport-size, full face view, clear and not side-facing or tiny. JPEG 20–50 KB.",
            "hi": "पासपोर्ट साइज़, पूरा चेहरा सामने, साफ़, तिरछा या बहुत छोटा नहीं। JPEG 20–50 KB।"
          }
        },
        {
          "kind": "signature",
          "size": {
            "unit": "px",
            "w": 600,
            "h": 250
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 20,
            "maxKb": 50
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Clear, legible signature, JPEG 20–50 KB. No size is given; Formfoto uses 600×250 px.",
            "hi": "साफ़, पढ़ने योग्य हस्ताक्षर, JPEG 20–50 KB। साइज़ नहीं दिया गया; Formfoto 600×250 px रखता है।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://www.lahdssrb.in/file_uploads/notices/attachment/ReuploadingofphotoandsignatureintheOnline-e5688bd1cedb19fd9dbce437706c3b8c.pdf",
          "title": "LAHD-SSRB (Leh) notice 04-04-2026: re-uploading photo (3.5×4.5 cm, 20–50 KB) and signature (20–50 KB)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "job-bank-typical",
      "group": "india-job",
      "country": "IN",
      "name": {
        "en": "Bank job form (typical)",
        "hi": "बैंक नौकरी फ़ॉर्म (सामान्य)"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "Typical bank recruitment annexure",
        "hi": "बैंक भर्ती का सामान्य परिशिष्ट"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "bank job",
        "bank recruitment",
        "psu bank",
        "specialist officer",
        "apprentice",
        "thumb",
        "declaration",
        "बैंक नौकरी",
        "बैंक भर्ती"
      ],
      "notes": {
        "en": "Typical scanning annexure used by many public sector banks (same as IBPS): photo, signature, left thumb and hand-written declaration.",
        "hi": "कई सरकारी बैंकों का सामान्य स्कैनिंग परिशिष्ट (IBPS जैसा): फ़ोटो, हस्ताक्षर, बायाँ अंगूठा और हाथ से लिखी घोषणा।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 3.5,
            "h": 4.5
          },
          "dpi": 200,
          "px": {
            "w": 200,
            "h": 230
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 20,
            "maxKb": 50
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "light"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Recent colour passport-style photo, light (preferably white) background, 200×230 px, 20–50 KB.",
            "hi": "हाल की रंगीन पासपोर्ट जैसी फ़ोटो, हल्की (बेहतर हो सफ़ेद) पृष्ठभूमि, 200×230 px, 20–50 KB।"
          }
        },
        {
          "kind": "signature",
          "size": {
            "unit": "px",
            "w": 140,
            "h": 60
          },
          "px": {
            "w": 140,
            "h": 60
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 10,
            "maxKb": 20
          },
          "ink": "black",
          "notes": {
            "en": "Black ink on white paper, 140×60 px, 10–20 KB. Not in CAPITAL letters.",
            "hi": "सफ़ेद कागज़ पर काली स्याही, 140×60 px, 10–20 KB। बड़े अक्षरों (CAPITAL) में नहीं।"
          }
        },
        {
          "kind": "thumb",
          "label": {
            "en": "Left thumb impression",
            "hi": "बाएँ अंगूठे का निशान"
          },
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 3,
            "h": 3
          },
          "dpi": 200,
          "px": {
            "w": 240,
            "h": 240
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 20,
            "maxKb": 50
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Left thumb in black or blue ink on white paper, 240×240 px at 200 DPI, 20–50 KB.",
            "hi": "सफ़ेद कागज़ पर काली या नीली स्याही से बायाँ अंगूठा, 200 DPI पर 240×240 px, 20–50 KB।"
          }
        },
        {
          "kind": "declaration",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 10,
            "h": 5
          },
          "dpi": 200,
          "px": {
            "w": 800,
            "h": 400
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 50,
            "maxKb": 100
          },
          "ink": "black",
          "text": {
            "en": "I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.",
            "hi": "मैं, _______ (उम्मीदवार का नाम), घोषणा करता/करती हूँ कि आवेदन पत्र में मेरे द्वारा दी गई सभी जानकारी सही, सत्य और मान्य है। आवश्यकता होने पर मैं सहायक दस्तावेज़ प्रस्तुत करूँगा/करूँगी।"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Write it in English in your own hand, black ink, not in CAPITALS. 800×400 px at 200 DPI, 50–100 KB.",
            "hi": "अंग्रेज़ी में अपने हाथ से, काली स्याही से लिखें, बड़े अक्षरों में नहीं। 200 DPI पर 800×400 px, 50–100 KB।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://punjabandsind.bank.in/system/uploads/document/2150_2024083018282832730.pdf",
          "title": "Punjab & Sind Bank recruitment (2024): guidelines for scanning photograph, signature, thumb impression and declaration",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/Detailed-Notification_CRP-PO-XVI_Final_V1_30.06.2026.pdf",
          "title": "IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI 2026, Annexure III (same specifications)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "us-visa-passport",
      "group": "visa",
      "country": "US",
      "name": {
        "en": "US visa / passport",
        "hi": "अमेरिकी वीज़ा / पासपोर्ट"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "U.S. Department of State",
        "hi": "अमेरिकी विदेश विभाग"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "us visa",
        "usa",
        "america",
        "ds-160",
        "ds160",
        "b1/b2",
        "f1",
        "h1b",
        "us passport",
        "2x2",
        "green card",
        "अमेरिका",
        "यूएस वीज़ा"
      ],
      "popular": true,
      "notes": {
        "en": "2×2 in, taken in the last 6 months, no glasses. DS-160 upload: square JPEG 600–1200 px, max 240 KB.",
        "hi": "2×2 इंच, पिछले 6 महीने में खींची हुई, चश्मा नहीं। DS-160 अपलोड: वर्गाकार JPEG 600–1200 px, अधिकतम 240 KB।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "in",
            "w": 2,
            "h": 2
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "pxRange": {
            "minW": 600,
            "maxW": 1200,
            "minH": 600,
            "maxH": 1200
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "maxKb": 240
          },
          "head": {
            "min": 0.5,
            "max": 0.6875
          },
          "eyes": {
            "min": 0.5625,
            "max": 0.6875
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "white"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Head 1–1⅜ in (chin to top of hair); eyes 1⅛–1⅜ in from the bottom. Plain white or off-white background.",
            "hi": "सिर 1–1⅜ इंच (ठुड्डी से बालों के ऊपर तक); आँखें नीचे से 1⅛–1⅜ इंच। सादी सफ़ेद या हल्की सफ़ेद पृष्ठभूमि।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html",
          "title": "U.S. Department of State: Photo requirements (visas)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos/photo-composition-template.html",
          "title": "U.S. Department of State: Photo composition template (head 50–69%, eyes 56–69%)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos/digital-image-requirements.html",
          "title": "U.S. Department of State: Digital image requirements (square JPEG 600–1200 px, ≤ 240 kB)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "uk-passport-visa",
      "group": "visa",
      "country": "GB",
      "name": {
        "en": "UK passport / visa",
        "hi": "यूके पासपोर्ट / वीज़ा"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "HM Passport Office / UKVI",
        "hi": "एचएम पासपोर्ट ऑफ़िस / UKVI"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "uk",
        "united kingdom",
        "britain",
        "british passport",
        "uk visa",
        "ukvi",
        "eta",
        "35x45",
        "यूके",
        "ब्रिटेन"
      ],
      "notes": {
        "en": "Printed: 45×35 mm, head 29–34 mm. Digital: at least 600×750 px, 50 KB–6 MB JPG. Taken in the last month.",
        "hi": "प्रिंट: 45×35 मिमी, सिर 29–34 मिमी। डिजिटल: कम से कम 600×750 px, 50 KB–6 MB JPG। पिछले एक महीने में खींची हुई।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "mm",
            "w": 35,
            "h": 45
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "px": {
            "w": 700,
            "h": 900
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 50,
            "maxKb": 6144
          },
          "head": {
            "min": 0.6444,
            "max": 0.7556
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#E8E8E8",
            "label": "light-grey"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Plain cream or light-grey background, no shadows. Formfoto exports 700×900 px for uploads (minimum 600×750).",
            "hi": "सादी क्रीम या हल्की ग्रे पृष्ठभूमि, कोई छाया नहीं। अपलोड के लिए Formfoto 700×900 px बनाता है (कम से कम 600×750)।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports/photo-requirements",
          "title": "GOV.UK: Get a passport photo – printed photos",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports",
          "title": "GOV.UK: Get a passport photo – digital photos",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-take-a-photo-for-a-visa-application-or-permission",
          "title": "GOV.UK: Take a photo of your face for a visa application or permission",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "schengen-visa",
      "group": "visa",
      "country": "EU",
      "name": {
        "en": "Schengen visa",
        "hi": "शेंगेन वीज़ा"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "Schengen states (ICAO/ISO standard)",
        "hi": "शेंगेन देश (ICAO/ISO मानक)"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "schengen",
        "europe",
        "eu visa",
        "germany",
        "france",
        "italy",
        "spain",
        "netherlands",
        "vfs",
        "35x45",
        "शेंगेन",
        "यूरोप"
      ],
      "notes": {
        "en": "ICAO-style 35×45 mm photo, face 32–36 mm, plain light background, under 6 months old. Some consulates ask for white; check your VFS checklist.",
        "hi": "ICAO जैसी 35×45 मिमी फ़ोटो, चेहरा 32–36 मिमी, सादी हल्की पृष्ठभूमि, 6 महीने से कम पुरानी। कुछ दूतावास सफ़ेद माँगते हैं; अपनी VFS सूची देखें।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "mm",
            "w": 35,
            "h": 45
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg"
          },
          "head": {
            "min": 0.7111,
            "max": 0.8
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#EBEBEB",
            "label": "light"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Face centred, chin to top of head 32–36 mm, neutral expression, eyes open, single-colour light background.",
            "hi": "चेहरा बीच में, ठुड्डी से सिर के ऊपर तक 32–36 मिमी, सामान्य भाव, आँखें खुली, एक रंग की हल्की पृष्ठभूमि।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://hongkong.diplo.de/resource/blob/2572988/11fbf86d05a1668f0488a650e7d50aa6/biometric-passport-photos-d-e-data.pdf",
          "title": "German Consulate General Hong Kong (Federal Foreign Office): Biometric passport photos",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://montpellier.fr/sites/default/files/2025-02/norme-photo-carte-d-identite-passeport.pdf",
          "title": "Ville de Montpellier (France): ISO/IEC 19794-5 photo standard for ID and passport (2025)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "ca-passport-pr",
      "group": "visa",
      "country": "CA",
      "name": {
        "en": "Canada passport / PR card",
        "hi": "कनाडा पासपोर्ट / PR कार्ड"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "IRCC (Canada)",
        "hi": "IRCC (कनाडा)"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "canada",
        "canadian passport",
        "pr card",
        "permanent resident",
        "ircc",
        "50x70",
        "कनाडा",
        "पीआर कार्ड"
      ],
      "notes": {
        "en": "Prints: 50×70 mm from a commercial studio; studio name, address and date on the back (PR card also needs name and date of birth).",
        "hi": "प्रिंट: 50×70 मिमी, किसी कमर्शियल स्टूडियो से; पीछे स्टूडियो का नाम, पता और तारीख़ (PR कार्ड में नाम और जन्मतिथि भी)।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "mm",
            "w": 50,
            "h": 70
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "px": {
            "w": 1300,
            "h": 1820
          },
          "pxRange": {
            "minW": 1200,
            "maxW": 2000,
            "minH": 1800,
            "maxH": 2800
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 200,
            "maxKb": 4096
          },
          "head": {
            "min": 0.45,
            "max": 0.5
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "white"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Head (chin to crown) 31–36 mm on the print; digital 45–50% of the height. Plain white background.",
            "hi": "प्रिंट पर सिर (ठुड्डी से सिर के ऊपर तक) 31–36 मिमी; डिजिटल में ऊँचाई का 45–50%। सादी सफ़ेद पृष्ठभूमि।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/photos.html",
          "title": "Canada.ca: Passport photo requirements (print and online renewal)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/permanent-residents/card/photos.html",
          "title": "Canada.ca: Permanent resident card photos",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "ca-visitor-visa",
      "group": "visa",
      "country": "CA",
      "name": {
        "en": "Canada visitor visa",
        "hi": "कनाडा विज़िटर वीज़ा"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "IRCC (Canada)",
        "hi": "IRCC (कनाडा)"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "canada visa",
        "visitor visa",
        "trv",
        "temporary resident visa",
        "ircc",
        "study permit",
        "35x45",
        "कनाडा वीज़ा"
      ],
      "notes": {
        "en": "IRCC temporary resident visa photo. Biometrics are taken at the visa centre; this is for the photo you submit.",
        "hi": "IRCC अस्थायी निवासी वीज़ा फ़ोटो। बायोमेट्रिक्स वीज़ा केंद्र पर होते हैं; यह जमा की जाने वाली फ़ोटो के लिए है।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "mm",
            "w": 35,
            "h": 45
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg"
          },
          "head": {
            "min": 0.6889,
            "max": 0.8
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "white"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "At least 35×45 mm; head (chin to crown) 31–36 mm. Plain white or light-coloured background; digital photos unaltered.",
            "hi": "कम से कम 35×45 मिमी; सिर (ठुड्डी से सिर के ऊपर तक) 31–36 मिमी। सादी सफ़ेद या हल्की पृष्ठभूमि; डिजिटल फ़ोटो में बदलाव नहीं।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/temporary-resident-visa-application-photograph-specifications.html",
          "title": "Canada.ca: Temporary Resident Visa application photograph specifications",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "au-passport-visa",
      "group": "visa",
      "country": "AU",
      "name": {
        "en": "Australia passport / visa",
        "hi": "ऑस्ट्रेलिया पासपोर्ट / वीज़ा"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "Australian Passport Office (DFAT)",
        "hi": "ऑस्ट्रेलियाई पासपोर्ट कार्यालय (DFAT)"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "australia",
        "australian passport",
        "australia visa",
        "immi",
        "home affairs",
        "35x45",
        "ऑस्ट्रेलिया"
      ],
      "notes": {
        "en": "35–40 mm wide × 45–50 mm high, under 6 months old. Home Affairs visa forms ask for passport-sized 45×35 mm photos with the name on the back.",
        "hi": "35–40 मिमी चौड़ी × 45–50 मिमी ऊँची, 6 महीने से कम पुरानी। होम अफ़ेयर्स वीज़ा फ़ॉर्म पासपोर्ट साइज़ 45×35 मिमी फ़ोटो माँगते हैं, पीछे नाम लिखें।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "mm",
            "w": 35,
            "h": 45
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg"
          },
          "head": {
            "min": 0.7111,
            "max": 0.8
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "white"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Chin to crown 32–36 mm. Plain white or light-grey background that contrasts with your face.",
            "hi": "ठुड्डी से सिर के ऊपर तक 32–36 मिमी। सादी सफ़ेद या हल्की ग्रे पृष्ठभूमि जो चेहरे से अलग दिखे।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://www.passports.gov.au/passport-photos",
          "title": "Australian Passport Office: Passport photos",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/47PA.pdf",
          "title": "Home Affairs form 47PA (design date 04/26): recent passport-sized photographs 45 mm × 35 mm",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "ae-visa",
      "group": "visa",
      "country": "AE",
      "name": {
        "en": "UAE visa",
        "hi": "UAE वीज़ा"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "ICP (UAE)",
        "hi": "ICP (संयुक्त अरब अमीरात)"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "uae",
        "dubai",
        "abu dhabi",
        "emirates",
        "uae visa",
        "dubai visa",
        "icp",
        "gdrfa",
        "emirates id",
        "दुबई",
        "यूएई"
      ],
      "notes": {
        "en": "ICP asks for a recent colour 3.5×4.5 cm photo on white, ICAO style, at least 600 DPI for soft copies. Some agents still ask for 43×55 mm.",
        "hi": "ICP हाल की रंगीन 3.5×4.5 सेमी फ़ोटो, सफ़ेद पृष्ठभूमि, ICAO शैली माँगता है; सॉफ़्ट कॉपी कम से कम 600 DPI। कुछ एजेंट अब भी 43×55 मिमी माँगते हैं।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "mm",
            "w": 35,
            "h": 45
          },
          "dpi": 600,
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg"
          },
          "head": {
            "min": 0.7,
            "max": 0.8
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "white"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "White background, face straight, neutral expression, no hats or sunglasses; medical glasses only if eyes are clear.",
            "hi": "सफ़ेद पृष्ठभूमि, चेहरा सीधा, सामान्य भाव, टोपी या धूप का चश्मा नहीं; नज़र का चश्मा तभी जब आँखें साफ़ दिखें।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://icp.gov.ae/en/faq",
          "title": "ICP UAE: FAQ – personal photo 3.5×4.5 cm, white background, ICAO; 600 dpi soft copy",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://mae.gouvernement.lu/dam-assets/services-aux-citoyens/passeport/iso-icao-photo-guidelines.pdf",
          "title": "Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs: ISO/ICAO photo guidelines (face 70–80% of the photo, 32–36 mm of 45 mm)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "sg-ica",
      "group": "visa",
      "country": "SG",
      "name": {
        "en": "Singapore (ICA)",
        "hi": "सिंगापुर (ICA)"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "Immigration & Checkpoints Authority",
        "hi": "इमिग्रेशन एवं चेकपॉइंट्स अथॉरिटी (ICA)"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "singapore",
        "ica",
        "singapore visa",
        "sg visa",
        "pr",
        "ltvp",
        "pass",
        "सिंगापुर"
      ],
      "notes": {
        "en": "e-Services upload: JPEG 400×514 px. ICA's visa answer caps the file at 60 KB (other e-Services allow 8 MB). Not edited or retouched.",
        "hi": "ई-सर्विसेज़ अपलोड: JPEG 400×514 px। ICA के वीज़ा उत्तर में फ़ाइल 60 KB तक (दूसरी ई-सर्विसेज़ 8 MB तक)। एडिट या रीटच नहीं।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "mm",
            "w": 35,
            "h": 45
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "px": {
            "w": 400,
            "h": 514
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "maxKb": 60
          },
          "head": {
            "min": 0.7,
            "max": 0.8
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "white"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Plain white background, matt or semi-matt print, taken in the last 3 months. ICA follows ISO/ICAO: face 70–80% of the height.",
            "hi": "सादी सफ़ेद पृष्ठभूमि, मैट या सेमी-मैट प्रिंट, पिछले 3 महीने की। ICA ISO/ICAO मानता है: चेहरा ऊँचाई का 70–80%।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://www.ica.gov.sg/photo-guidelines",
          "title": "ICA Singapore: Photo Guidelines (last updated 28 Apr 2026)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://ask.gov.sg/ica/questions/clos83fvx01lz5k0wkrclrdwg",
          "title": "ICA (Ask.gov.sg): visa photo – white background, JPEG ≤ 60 KB, 400 × 514 px",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://mae.gouvernement.lu/dam-assets/services-aux-citoyens/passeport/iso-icao-photo-guidelines.pdf",
          "title": "Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs: ISO/ICAO photo guidelines (face 70–80% of the photo, 32–36 mm of 45 mm)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "jp-visa",
      "group": "visa",
      "country": "JP",
      "name": {
        "en": "Japan visa",
        "hi": "जापान वीज़ा"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "Embassy of Japan in India",
        "hi": "भारत में जापान का दूतावास"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "japan",
        "japan visa",
        "japanese embassy",
        "vfs japan",
        "45x45",
        "जापान"
      ],
      "notes": {
        "en": "The Embassy's photo standard is 45×45 mm (no border) on a white background. Check your visa centre's checklist too.",
        "hi": "दूतावास का फ़ोटो मानक 45×45 मिमी (बिना बॉर्डर), सफ़ेद पृष्ठभूमि है। अपने वीज़ा केंद्र की सूची भी देखें।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "mm",
            "w": 45,
            "h": 45
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg"
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "white"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Colour, clear front view, no hat, white background only, taken within 6 months.",
            "hi": "रंगीन, साफ़ सामने का चेहरा, टोपी नहीं, केवल सफ़ेद पृष्ठभूमि, 6 महीने के अंदर की।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://www.in.emb-japan.go.jp/photo.html",
          "title": "Embassy of Japan in India: Photograph standards",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "cn-visa",
      "group": "visa",
      "country": "CN",
      "name": {
        "en": "China visa",
        "hi": "चीन वीज़ा"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "Chinese Visa Application Service Center",
        "hi": "चीनी वीज़ा आवेदन सेवा केंद्र"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "china",
        "china visa",
        "chinese visa",
        "cova",
        "visaforchina",
        "33x48",
        "चीन"
      ],
      "notes": {
        "en": "Print 33×48 mm on glossy paper. Online form: JPEG no larger than 354×472 px, 40–120 KB.",
        "hi": "प्रिंट 33×48 मिमी, ग्लॉसी कागज़ पर। ऑनलाइन फ़ॉर्म: JPEG 354×472 px से बड़ी नहीं, 40–120 KB।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "mm",
            "w": 33,
            "h": 48
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "px": {
            "w": 354,
            "h": 472
          },
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg",
            "minKb": 40,
            "maxKb": 120
          },
          "head": {
            "min": 0.5833,
            "max": 0.6875
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "white"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Head height 28–33 mm, head width 15–22 mm, centred. White or near-white background, no frame. Taken within 6 months.",
            "hi": "सिर की ऊँचाई 28–33 मिमी, चौड़ाई 15–22 मिमी, बीच में। सफ़ेद या लगभग सफ़ेद पृष्ठभूमि, कोई फ़्रेम नहीं। 6 महीने के अंदर की।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://bio.visaforchina.cn/MEL4_EN/tongzhigonggao/552371413810548765.html",
          "title": "Chinese Visa Application Service Center: Visa application photo must satisfy specific requirements",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://visaforchina.cn/FRA2_EN/generalinformation/faq/283162.shtml",
          "title": "Chinese Visa Application Service Center FAQ: online photo JPEG, not over 354×472 px, 40–120 KB",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "generic-35x45",
      "group": "generic",
      "country": "XX",
      "name": {
        "en": "Passport size 3.5×4.5 cm",
        "hi": "पासपोर्ट साइज़ 3.5×4.5 सेमी"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "Common format (e.g. CBSE, ECI)",
        "hi": "सामान्य फ़ॉर्मेट (जैसे CBSE, ECI)"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "passport size",
        "passport size photo",
        "3.5x4.5",
        "35x45",
        "35x45 mm",
        "photo",
        "form photo",
        "पासपोर्ट साइज़",
        "फ़ोटो"
      ],
      "popular": true,
      "notes": {
        "en": "The usual Indian 'passport size' photo: 3.5 cm wide × 4.5 cm high. Check your form for the background and KB limit.",
        "hi": "आम भारतीय 'पासपोर्ट साइज़' फ़ोटो: 3.5 सेमी चौड़ी × 4.5 सेमी ऊँची। पृष्ठभूमि और KB सीमा अपने फ़ॉर्म में देखें।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 3.5,
            "h": 4.5
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg"
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "white"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3443dec3062d0286986e21dc0631734c9/uploads/2026/05/202605111250310617.pdf",
          "title": "CBSE CTET September 2026 bulletin: photograph 3.5 cm (width) × 4.5 cm (height)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://voterportal.eci.gov.in/guidelines/Form-6_en.pdf",
          "title": "ECI Form 6 guidelines: passport size colour photograph (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm), white background",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "generic-2x2in",
      "group": "generic",
      "country": "XX",
      "name": {
        "en": "2×2 inch",
        "hi": "2×2 इंच"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "Common format (e.g. U.S. State Dept.)",
        "hi": "सामान्य फ़ॉर्मेट (जैसे अमेरिकी विदेश विभाग)"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "2x2",
        "2x2 inch",
        "51x51",
        "51x51 mm",
        "square photo",
        "5x5 cm",
        "2 इंच",
        "वर्गाकार फ़ोटो"
      ],
      "notes": {
        "en": "Square 2×2 in (51×51 mm) print, as used for US visas and older Indian passport rules.",
        "hi": "वर्गाकार 2×2 इंच (51×51 मिमी) प्रिंट, जैसे अमेरिकी वीज़ा और पुराने भारतीय पासपोर्ट नियमों में।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "in",
            "w": 2,
            "h": 2
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg"
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "white"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html",
          "title": "U.S. Department of State: Photo requirements (2 × 2 inches)",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "generic-stamp",
      "group": "generic",
      "country": "XX",
      "name": {
        "en": "Stamp size 2×2.5 cm",
        "hi": "स्टैम्प साइज़ 2×2.5 सेमी"
      },
      "authority": {
        "en": "Common format (e.g. ECI nominations)",
        "hi": "सामान्य फ़ॉर्मेट (जैसे ECI नामांकन)"
      },
      "keywords": [
        "stamp size",
        "stamp photo",
        "2x2.5",
        "20x25",
        "small photo",
        "स्टैम्प साइज़",
        "छोटी फ़ोटो"
      ],
      "notes": {
        "en": "Small 2 cm wide × 2.5 cm high photo used on some Indian forms, e.g. election nomination papers.",
        "hi": "कुछ भारतीय फ़ॉर्म में लगने वाली छोटी 2 सेमी चौड़ी × 2.5 सेमी ऊँची फ़ोटो, जैसे चुनाव नामांकन पत्र।"
      },
      "items": [
        {
          "kind": "photo",
          "size": {
            "unit": "cm",
            "w": 2,
            "h": 2.5
          },
          "dpi": 300,
          "file": {
            "format": "jpg"
          },
          "background": {
            "color": "#FFFFFF",
            "label": "white"
          },
          "notes": {
            "en": "Full face, eyes open, neutral expression, white or off-white background, no cap or dark glasses.",
            "hi": "पूरा चेहरा, आँखें खुली, सामान्य भाव, सफ़ेद या हल्की सफ़ेद पृष्ठभूमि, टोपी या काला चश्मा नहीं।"
          }
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://www.elections.tn.gov.in/PressRelease/pr200416_e_196.pdf",
          "title": "CEO Tamil Nadu press release (2016): ECI photo specification for nomination papers, stamp size 2 cm × 2.5 cm",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://elections.tn.gov.in/GELS2024/Form%202A%20Eng.pdf",
          "title": "CEO Tamil Nadu: Form 2A nomination paper (2024), stamp size 2 cm × 2.5 cm photo, white / off-white background",
          "checked": "2026-10-11",
          "confidence": "official"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}