AFCAT Guidelines & Resizing
Air Force Common Admission Test for officers commissioning recruitment.
Passport Photograph Guidelines
Plain white background standardized on C-DAC portal. Neutral front posture, both ears visible.
Scanned Signature Guidelines
Sign in a box and scan. Must fit within 10-50 KB.
Photograph Instructions for AFCAT
- Color passport photograph (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) on a plain white background (standardized on C-DAC portal).
- Unattested, front-facing portrait with head centered and neutral facial expression.
- File size must be strictly between 10 KB and 50 KB in JPG/JPEG format.
- No caps, sunglasses, or casual headgear; both ears must be visible.
Signature Instructions for AFCAT
- Sign in running handwriting using a blue or black ballpoint pen on clean white paper.
- Dimensions: approximately 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm, file size strictly between 10 KB and 50 KB.
- Sign in normal running hand script; block capitals are disallowed.
Common AFCAT Application Rejection Traps
- Using a dark or patterned background.
- Wearing unauthorized military-style gear or casual caps.
- File size exceeding 50 KB or smaller than 10 KB.
- Signing in block capitals.
- Using marker or gel pens that bleed through the paper.
- File size outside the 10 KB to 50 KB range.
Candidate Pre-Upload Checklist for AFCAT
Confirm photo is within 10-50 KB and signature is 10-50 KB.
Ensure frontal posture with visible ears and plain background. Use running handwriting for signatures.
Ensure files are in JPG/JPEG format with clear preview contrast before final portal submission.
Frequently Asked Questions (AFCAT Document Uploads)
The official C-DAC AFCAT application portal standardizes on a plain white background.
The AFCAT photograph file size must be between 10 KB and 50 KB in JPG/JPEG format.
Signature must be 10 KB to 50 KB in JPG/JPEG format, signed in running handwriting with blue or black ballpoint pen.
Yes, AFCAT requires a thumb impression (10-50 KB) — Left thumb for male candidates, Right thumb for female candidates.
Use simple file names like Photo.jpg and Signature.jpg without special characters or spaces to prevent portal upload errors.
The AFCAT signature file size must be between 10 KB and 50 KB in JPG or JPEG format.
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Official Information & Disclaimer
Links and source verification dates.
This app is a client-side resizing tool and is not affiliated with any government body, the AFCAT commission, or its testing partners. Always review the official exam information bulletin to ensure sizes, aspect ratios, and backgrounds have not changed before submitting your application.