FCI Photo: 35mm × 45mm, JPEG, between 20KB and 50KB, plain white background. Signature: 40mm × 20mm, JPEG, between 10KB and 20KB. Use our free resizer tool to get the correct size instantly.
About FCI Recruitment
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is the central government agency responsible for procuring, storing, and distributing food grain — mainly wheat and rice — for India's public distribution system and buffer stock. Unlike many other agriculture-adjacent exams that recruit for field research or extension roles, FCI hires for a logistics- and supply-chain-heavy operation: managing procurement from farmers, warehousing, transport, and price stabilization across a nationwide network of depots and offices.
FCI recruits AGM/Manager and equivalent posts under several distinct categories — Accounts, General, Technical, and Depot/Movement (collectively often referred to as the AGT categories) — each with its own eligibility and, in some cycles, its own notification details. Because there isn't a single uniform post, it's worth confirming the photo and signature specifications against the notification for your specific category rather than assuming every category is handled identically.
FCI Photo Specifications 2026
Here are the complete specifications for the FCI 2026 photograph:
| Parameter | Required Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph Type | Passport size, recent | Required |
| Dimensions | 35mm × 45mm (width × height) | Exact |
| File Format | JPEG / JPG only | Required |
| File Size Range | 20 KB – 50 KB | Strict — both minimum and maximum |
| Background | Plain white or light background | Required |
| Photo Age | Recent (taken within 3 months) | Required |
| Face Coverage | 80% of the frame | Guideline |
| Glasses | Not recommended | Avoid |
FCI Signature Specifications 2026
Along with your photograph, you must upload a scanned signature that meets its own separate requirements:
| Parameter | Required Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 40mm × 20mm (width × height) |
| File Format | JPEG / JPG only |
| File Size Range | 10 KB – 20 KB |
| Ink Colour | Black or dark blue on white paper |
| Background | Plain white paper |
| Content | Candidate's signature only |
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Open FCI Resizer →Why FCI's Photo Requirements Deserve Extra Care
FCI is not a single-role exam — it recruits across distinct AGT categories (Accounts, General, Technical, Depot/Movement), and the posts within each category can carry their own eligibility notes. That means the safest approach is to open the notification section relevant to your specific category rather than assume the photo rules are identical across all of them. Because FCI's operations are spread across a national network of regional and zonal offices, depots, and storage facilities, document verification for selected candidates is typically handled at the regional or zonal level rather than one single central office. That decentralised process is exactly why keeping your uploaded photo, your printed copies, and the photo you carry to verification perfectly consistent matters — a different office may be checking your documents than the one that processed your application.
Do's
- Confirm the exact photo and signature rules for your specific AGT category before uploading — don't assume every category notification is worded identically
- Take the photo against a plain white or light background with even lighting
- Keep the file size within the full 20KB–50KB range — FCI's portal checks a minimum as well as a maximum, so an over-compressed photo below 20KB can be rejected just as easily as one above 50KB
- Print multiple copies of the exact same photo — you'll likely need them at more than one verification stage across the recruitment process
- Keep a neutral, natural expression with mouth closed and both ears visible
Don'ts
- Do not assume your category's requirements automatically match another AGT category — check your own notification
- Do not compress the photo down aggressively "to be safe" — going under FCI's 20KB minimum is a rejection, not a safety margin
- Do not wear sunglasses, a cap, or headgear (exceptions for religious reasons)
- Do not use a photo older than 3 months
- Do not submit a photo that doesn't visibly match the one used across your printed verification documents — regional/zonal offices handling verification will compare them directly
Because FCI's AGT categories (Accounts, General, Technical, Depot/Movement) are advertised together in one recruitment cycle, applicants sometimes assume the photo specification is generic and skip checking their own category's notification section. Also, FCI enforces both a minimum (20KB) and a maximum (50KB) file size for the photo — candidates used to "smaller is safer" exams sometimes over-compress below 20KB and get an upload error they don't expect. Keep the file size comfortably inside the full range, not just under the ceiling.
How to Resize Your Photo to FCI Specifications
Open the resizer with FCI's photo specifications already pre-loaded — upload your photo, crop it if needed, and download once the Form Readiness panel turns green. Because the tool targets the full 20KB–50KB range automatically, you don't need to manually watch for the minimum size cutoff. For a full walkthrough of the tool, see our step-by-step resizing guide.
What Pixel Dimensions Should the FCI Photo Be?
The FCI notification specifies the dimensions in millimetres (35mm × 45mm), but photo portals work in pixels. The equivalent pixel dimensions depend on the resolution (DPI) used:
| Resolution | Pixel Width | Pixel Height |
|---|---|---|
| 96 DPI (standard screen) | 132 px | 170 px |
| 150 DPI (medium print) | 207 px | 266 px |
| 300 DPI (high quality print) | 413 px | 531 px |
Our tool uses 96 DPI by default, which is standard for web uploads. SarkariKagaz.pro automatically outputs the correct pixel dimensions for the FCI preset, so you never need to calculate this yourself.
FCI 2026 — Other Important Notes
- Because document verification for FCI happens at regional or zonal offices rather than one central location, keep the same photo consistent across your online application, printed copies, and any in-person verification stage
- Bring printed copies of this same photo to the examination centre and to verification
- The FCI portal may validate your photo's file size and format automatically — if it fails, the error typically appears immediately after upload
- Always download and save your resized photo in a clearly named folder before going to fill the form, since you may need to re-upload it at a later stage of the same recruitment cycle
Exam specifications may change with each new notification. Always cross-check with the latest official FCI notification on fci.gov.in or fcigrs.in before submitting your application. SarkariKagaz.pro is not affiliated with the Food Corporation of India.
FCI फोटो साइज़ — हिंदी में जानकारी
बहुत से उम्मीदवार पूछते हैं — FCI फोटो साइज़ कितना होना चाहिए? जवाब है: फोटो 35mm × 45mm (चौड़ाई × ऊंचाई) साइज़ की, JPEG फॉर्मेट में होनी चाहिए, और फाइल साइज़ 20KB से 50KB के बीच होनी चाहिए — यानी न बहुत छोटी और न बहुत बड़ी। बैकग्राउंड सफ़ेद या हल्के रंग का होना ज़रूरी है।
सिग्नेचर का साइज़ 40mm × 20mm होता है और फाइल साइज़ 10KB से 20KB के बीच होनी चाहिए। FCI में AGM/Manager जैसे पद कई अलग-अलग श्रेणियों (Accounts, General, Technical, Depot/Movement) में भर्ती किए जाते हैं, इसलिए अपनी श्रेणी की अधिसूचना ज़रूर जांचें, क्योंकि दस्तावेज़ सत्यापन आमतौर पर क्षेत्रीय या ज़ोनल कार्यालय में होता है, इसलिए फोटो हर जगह एक जैसी होनी चाहिए।
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