How to Add Name and Date on Passport Photos for Exams

Why Name & Date on Photos is Mandatory

Exam bodies such as the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) and Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) introduced the mandatory "Date of Photograph" requirement to combat impersonation and ensure candidates upload recent biometric photos (usually taken within 3 months of the notification release).

Uploading an old photograph or omitting the printed date stamp can lead to outright rejection of your candidature during document verification, even if you clear the preliminary and mains written stages.

Official Formatting Rules & Proportions

• Placement: The name and date must appear in a clean rectangular strip at the very bottom of the photograph.
• Band Proportion: The strip should occupy approximately 15% to 18% of the total image height. A band that is too tall cuts off the candidate's chin or chest, violating facial framing rules.
• Typography:
  • Line 1: Full Name of Candidate in CAPITAL LETTERS (e.g., ROHIT KUMAR MEENA).
  • Line 2: Date of Photograph in standard format (e.g., 14/11/2026 or 14.11.2026).
• Contrast: The text must be clearly legible. Use either a white strip with black bold text or a black strip with crisp white bold text.

How ExactCompress Automates the Entire Process

Instead of manually editing photos in complex tools where fonts distort and file sizes explode to several megabytes, ExactCompress handles the entire workflow automatically in your browser:

1. Go to our dedicated SSC & UPSC Photo Resizer (50 KB).
2. Upload your recent front-facing photo.
3. Enter your full applicant name into the designated box.
4. Click the "Use Today's Date" button or specify your exact photo capture date.
5. Our client-side canvas engine automatically calculates the bottom 18% coordinate boundary, draws the high-contrast strip, renders centered bold sans-serif typography, and executes an 8-step binary search compression to ensure your final image strictly fits between 20 KB and 50 KB.
6. Click Download to save your 100% compliant photo.