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India Post GDS Photo & Signature Guide (Cycle Reference) | Free & Private

India Post GDS photo and signature cycle reference with format and ratio checks, common rejection errors, and private browser tools. The July 2026 application window is closed; verify the active notice before a future submission.

mailIndia Post GDS July 2026 Schedule-II Reference

The India Post GDS Schedule-II (July 2026) reference recommends a clear JPG/JPEG photo at 320x400 pixels and a handwritten signature at 300x120 pixels. The reference ranges are 30KB to 100KB for the photo and 20KB to 100KB for the signature. That application window is closed and the shortlist stage has been published; always confirm the active notification and upload preview before a future submission.

warningGDS Photo & Signature Specs

Document	Size	Format	Aspect Ratio
Photo	30-100 KB	JPG/JPEG	4:5 portrait; 320x400 recommended
Signature	20-100 KB	JPG/JPEG	5:2 landscape; 300x120 recommended

warningIndia Post GDS Upload Errors to Check

Photo dimensions or 4:5 ratio are incorrect

Signature shows the 5:2 landscape aspect-ratio error

Photo is below 30KB or signature is below 20KB

Either file exceeds the 100KB maximum

The file is not JPG/JPEG or the image is unclear

Use the active notification, not an older competitor requirement

buildHow to Prepare GDS Photo and Signature

Prepare the photo

Use a clear, well-lit portrait photo and crop it to 4:5

Prepare the signature

Sign on white paper with black or blue ink and keep the full mark visible

Set the recommended dimensions

Use 320x400 for the photo and 300x120 for the signature

Compress and verify

Check photo 30-100KB, signature 20-100KB, JPG/JPEG format, and the portal preview

verifiedOfficial source and cycle status

Source: India Post GDS recruitment portal - https://www.indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement. The July 2026 Schedule-II application window is closed and the shortlist stage has been published. Requirements can change by recruitment cycle, so compare the active notification before final submission.

Fix GDS Signature

Create the recommended 300x120 px, 5:2 landscape signature

buildFix GDS Signature

helpFrequently Asked Questions

What is India Post GDS signature ratio?expand_more

The official notification recommends a 5:2 landscape signature, around 300x120 pixels, in JPG/JPEG format. The file should be between 20KB and 100KB.

How do I fix the GDS 5:2 landscape aspect-ratio error?expand_more

Use a JPG/JPEG signature with the recommended 300x120 pixel, 5:2 landscape canvas. Keep the complete handwritten signature visible, then confirm the 20KB to 100KB range and the official portal preview.

Why is my GDS photo or signature rejected?expand_more

Check the active notification, photo 30KB to 100KB reference range, signature 20KB to 100KB reference range, JPG/JPEG format, photo 4:5 ratio, signature 5:2 ratio, clarity, and the upload preview before final submission.

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