--- title: "CSIR NET photo and signature size" description: "Prepare CSIR NET photograph, signature and Result Awaited, Category and PwD/PwBD certificate PDFs, where applicable, to the official NTA sizes and KB limits." canonical: "https://sarkaridoc.com/exams/csir-net/" generated: "2026-09-04" --- [Home](https://sarkaridoc.com/) [Teaching](https://sarkaridoc.com/exams/teaching/) CSIR NET # CSIR NET Official Kit National Testing Agency (NTA) · June 2026 Resize your photo, signature, result awaited form PDF (optional), category certificate PDF (optional) and certificate PDF (optional) here. Sizes come from the official notification. Submit on the official portal. Applications 27 May 2026 – 19 Jun 2026 Closed Correction window 22 Jun 2026 – 23 Jun 2026 [Official rules](https://sarkaridoc.com/exams/csir-net/#sources) Checked 4 Sept 2026 ### Your documents 0 of 2 files ready Recent scanned passport-size photograph Required JPG · 10–200 KB Dimensions See source Max size 10–200 KB Format JPG Crop Fit without crop White background; keep 80% face visible including ears and no mask. Tap to add photo Upload recent scanned passport-size photographor pick from your device. Pasting a screenshot works too. JPG or PNG. Select file Print name & date on the photoTurn on only if your official notification asks for it. Advanced settings10–200 KB · JPG · center focus Dimensions px File size KB Format JPGPNG Crop focus center focustop focusbottom focusleft focusright focus Reset to spec How to prepare 1. Use a recent passport-size photograph, without cap or goggles. 2. Keep 80% face visible including ears, without a mask, against a white background. 3. Polaroid and computer-generated photos are not acceptable. Source: Official Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin, Part III: 'The candidate should scan his/her passport size photograph for uploading. File size must be between 10 kb to 200 kb (in JPG/JPEG Format only).' Photograph should cover 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background; polaroid and computer-generated photos are not acceptable. Signature Required JPG · 10–50 KB Dimensions See source Max size 10–50 KB Format JPG Crop Fit without crop White paper background. Tap to add signature Upload signatureor pick from your device. Pasting a screenshot works too. JPG or PNG. Select file Advanced settings10–50 KB · JPG · center focus Dimensions px File size KB Format JPGPNG Crop focus center focustop focusbottom focusleft focusright focus Reset to spec How to prepare 1. Sign in running handwriting on white paper with blue or black ink. 2. Do not write your name in capital letters in place of a signature; NTA will reject it. 3. Crop close to the signature and avoid faint or blurred scans. Source: Official Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin, Part III: 'The candidate should put his/her full signature on white paper with Blue/Black Ink pen and scan for uploading. File size must be between 10 kb to 50 kb (in JPG/JPEG Format only).' The candidates are required to upload the full signature in running hand writing; writing full name in capital letters will not be accepted as a signature. Result Awaited Attestation Form (PDF) Optional PDF · 50–300 KB Max size 50–300 KB Format PDF Tap to add photo Upload result awaited attestation form (pdf)or pick from your device. Pasting a screenshot works too. PDF, JPG or PNG. Select file Advanced settings50–300 KB · PDF File size KB Reset to spec How to prepare 1. Use this only if you are appearing as a Result Awaited candidate. 2. Fill and scan the Attestation Form at Annexure IX of the official bulletin. 3. Keep the certificate text and signatures readable. Source: Official Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin, Part III: '(iii) Result Awaited Attestation Form: to be uploaded (if applicable) (Annexure IX). File size must be between 50 kb to 300 kb (in PDF Format only).' Category Certificate (PDF) Optional PDF · 50–300 KB Max size 50–300 KB Format PDF Tap to add photo Upload category certificate (pdf)or pick from your device. Pasting a screenshot works too. PDF, JPG or PNG. Select file Advanced settings50–300 KB · PDF File size KB Reset to spec How to prepare 1. Use this only if you are claiming a reserved category (OBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS). 2. Use the format at Annexure X, XI or XII of the official bulletin, as applicable to your category. 3. Keep certificate text and issuing authority details readable. Source: Official Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin, Part III: '(iv) Category Certificate: to be uploaded (if applicable) (Annexure X, XI, XII). File size must be between 50 kb to 300 kb (in PDF Format only).' PwD/PwBD Certificate (PDF) Optional PDF · 50–300 KB Max size 50–300 KB Format PDF Tap to add photo or PDF Upload pwd/pwbd certificate (pdf)or pick from your device. Pasting a screenshot works too. PDF, JPG or PNG. Select file Advanced settings50–300 KB · PDF File size KB Reset to spec How to prepare 1. Use this only if you are a PwD/PwBD candidate. 2. Scan the certificate or UDID card into a single PDF. 3. Keep certificate text and registration details readable. Source: Official Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin, Part III: '(v) PwD/PwBD Certificate: to be uploaded (if applicable). File size must be between 50 kb to 300 kb (in PDF Format only).' 0 of 2 files ready Download package ### Your documents 0 of 2 files ready Recent scanned passport-size photograph10–200 KB · JPGRequired Signature10–50 KB · JPGRequired Result Awaited Attestation Form (PDF)50–300 KB · PDFOptional Category Certificate (PDF)50–300 KB · PDFOptional PwD/PwBD Certificate (PDF)50–300 KB · PDFOptional Download package ## About CSIR NET CSIR-UGC NET is NTA's national eligibility test, conducted for the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), for award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and eligibility for Assistant Professor in science subjects, held twice a year in June and December. The form needs a photograph and signature, plus PDF uploads for candidates who are Result Awaited, claiming a reserved category, or PwD/PwBD, where applicable. CSIR NET applicants who need compact, readable photo, signature and category/result-awaited/PwD certificate PDF files before submitting the NTA form. Conducting body National Testing Agency (NTA) Official portal NTA CSIR-UGC NET application portal (csirnet.nta.nic.in) ## Sources - [Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin](https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3efdf562ce2fb0ad460fd8e9d33e57f57/uploads/2026/05/202605271224945892.pdf) Checked 4 Sept 2026 · notice dated 27 May 2026 Where each rule is written Each file below links to the exact section of the official PDF where its rule is written. - [photo · Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin, Part III (i) Candidate's Photograph](https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3efdf562ce2fb0ad460fd8e9d33e57f57/uploads/2026/05/202605271224945892.pdf) 4 Sept 2026 Official bulletin verifies the scanned passport-size photograph rules: JPG/JPEG, 10-200 KiB, 80% face visible including ears without mask, against a white background; polaroid and computer-generated photos are not acceptable. Raw PDF page 22; the bulletin's own printed footer numbers this page 19. - [signature · Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin, Part III (ii) Candidate's Signature](https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3efdf562ce2fb0ad460fd8e9d33e57f57/uploads/2026/05/202605271224945892.pdf) 4 Sept 2026 Official bulletin verifies the signature rules: JPG/JPEG, 10-50 KiB, full signature in running handwriting on white paper with Blue/Black ink; writing the name in capital letters is not accepted as a signature. Raw PDF page 22; printed footer 19. - [result awaited attestation form PDF · Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin, Part III (iii) Result Awaited Attestation Form](https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3efdf562ce2fb0ad460fd8e9d33e57f57/uploads/2026/05/202605271224945892.pdf) 4 Sept 2026 Official bulletin verifies the Result Awaited Attestation Form rules: PDF, 50-300 KiB, to be uploaded if applicable (Annexure IX). Raw PDF page 22; printed footer 19. - [category certificate PDF · Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin, Part III (iv) Category Certificate](https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3efdf562ce2fb0ad460fd8e9d33e57f57/uploads/2026/05/202605271224945892.pdf) 4 Sept 2026 Official bulletin verifies the Category Certificate rules: PDF, 50-300 KiB, to be uploaded if applicable (Annexures X, XI, XII -- OBC/SC-ST/EWS formats). Raw PDF page 22; printed footer 19. - [certificate PDF · Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin, Part III (v) PwD/PwBD Certificate](https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3efdf562ce2fb0ad460fd8e9d33e57f57/uploads/2026/05/202605271224945892.pdf) 4 Sept 2026 Official bulletin verifies the PwD/PwBD Certificate rules: PDF, 50-300 KiB, to be uploaded if applicable. Raw PDF page 22; printed footer 19. - [Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin, 'Important Information And Dates At A Glance'](https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3efdf562ce2fb0ad460fd8e9d33e57f57/uploads/2026/05/202605271224945892.pdf) 4 Sept 2026 Official bulletin confirms the application window: online registration and submission 27 May 2026 to 19 June 2026 (upto 11:50 PM); correction window 22 June 2026 to 23 June 2026 (upto 11:50 PM); examination date(s) 17th and 18th July 2026. Raw PDF page 5; the bulletin's printed footer numbers this page 2. - Recent scanned passport-size photograph Read as: notice says 10 KB; stored as KiB - Recent scanned passport-size photograph Read as: notice says 200 KB; stored as KiB - Signature Read as: notice says 10 KB; stored as KiB - Signature Read as: notice says 50 KB; stored as KiB - Result Awaited Attestation Form (PDF) Read as: notice says 50 KB; stored as KiB - Result Awaited Attestation Form (PDF) Read as: notice says 300 KB; stored as KiB - Category Certificate (PDF) Read as: notice says 50 KB; stored as KiB - Category Certificate (PDF) Read as: notice says 300 KB; stored as KiB - PwD/PwBD Certificate (PDF) Read as: notice says 50 KB; stored as KiB - PwD/PwBD Certificate (PDF) Read as: notice says 300 KB; stored as KiB Notice history · 1 change since Sept 2026 - 4 Sept 2026 Initial CSIR NET spec, sourced from the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin (December 2026 cycle not yet published). [View source](https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3efdf562ce2fb0ad460fd8e9d33e57f57/uploads/2026/05/202605271224945892.pdf) [View the source log](https://sarkaridoc.com/sources/) ## Questions about CSIR NET What is the CSIR NET recent scanned passport-size photograph size? JPG, 10–200 KB, as listed in Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin. The source does not fix a pixel size for this file, so keep it clear and easy to read. What is the CSIR NET signature size? JPG, 10–50 KB, as listed in Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin. The source does not fix a pixel size for this file, so keep it clear and easy to read. What is the CSIR NET result Awaited Attestation Form (PDF) size? PDF, 50–300 KB, as listed in Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin. The source does not fix a pixel size for this file, so keep it clear and easy to read. What is the CSIR NET category Certificate (PDF) size? PDF, 50–300 KB, as listed in Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin. The source does not fix a pixel size for this file, so keep it clear and easy to read. What is the CSIR NET pwD/PwBD Certificate (PDF) size? PDF, 50–300 KB, as listed in Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin. The source does not fix a pixel size for this file, so keep it clear and easy to read. What is the last date to apply for CSIR NET? Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 online registration and submission of Application Form through the NTA website ran 27 May 2026 to 19 June 2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.), per the 'Important Information And Dates At A Glance' table in the official Information Bulletin. (Source: [Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin](https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3efdf562ce2fb0ad460fd8e9d33e57f57/uploads/2026/05/202605271224945892.pdf)) Can I correct my CSIR NET application form after submitting it? Correction in the particulars of the Application Form, online only, ran 22 June 2026 to 23 June 2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.), per the same table. (Source: [Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin](https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3efdf562ce2fb0ad460fd8e9d33e57f57/uploads/2026/05/202605271224945892.pdf)) What if CSIR NET photo upload failed? First check the current official notification. Then resize the rejected photo on this page and upload the new file on the portal. White background; keep 80% face visible including ears and no mask. Is this an official website? No. This is a helper page built from official sources. 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