PDF Preparation Guide for Government Job Applications
Complete guide to preparing PDF documents for UPSC, SSC, Railway, and Banking job applications.
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PDF Requirements for Government Job Applications
UPSC, SSC, Railway, and Banking job applications have strict PDF requirements including file size limits (usually 100KB-2MB), specific page counts, and mandatory document combinations.
Common Requirements by Department
🏛️ UPSC Applications
- • Photo + Signature: Max 100KB each
- • Educational Certificates: Combined, Max 2MB
- • Caste/PwD/EWS Certificates: Separate PDFs, Max 1MB
🚂 Railway Recruitment
- • All documents in single PDF: Max 5MB
- • Aadhaar + Photo + Signature: First 3 pages
- • Clear scans required, black & white acceptable
💼 SSC & Banking
- • Photo: 40-100KB, JPEG converted to PDF
- • Signature: 20-50KB
- • All certificates: Separate uploads, Max 300KB each
How to Prepare Application PDFs
- 1Merge in Correct Order: Follow application requirements (usually: Photo → Signature → Aadhaar → Certificates)
- 2Compress to Size Limit: Use our compress tool to meet portal requirements without losing readability
- 3Test Upload Before Deadline: Try uploading 2-3 days before deadline to fix any issues
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