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Aadhaar and PAN Card Photo & Signature Guidelines

When applying for or updating your Aadhaar or PAN card, your photo and signature must meet specific government guidelines.

Aadhaar Card Guidelines

  • Background: Plain white or very light color.
  • Pose: Full face visible, neutral expression, no shadows.
  • File Size: Typically 20 KB–50 KB.

PAN Card Guidelines

  • Photo: Recent color photograph (3.5 cm × 2.5 cm).
  • Signature: Clear, white background.
  • Format: JPEG; photo under 20 KB, signature under 10 KB.

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