India Post GDS photo size

Photograph requirements for the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) online engagement: 320 × 400 pixels (recommended), plain white or light-coloured background, file size 30 KB to 100 KB, JPG format. Checked against the official sources in October 2026.

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India Post GDS320 × 400 pixels

Please select the size required by your application form. If the required size is not listed, select Custom size.

NameWidth × height (pixels)

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  • Please use a recent front-facing photograph with your eyebrows and both ears visible.
  • A plain background gives a better result when the background is changed.

Set the background and file size

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India Post GDS photo size: requirements

The tool above is already set to these requirements.

Required size
320 × 400 pixels (recommended)
This tool exports
320 × 400 pixels
Print size
Not specified
Background
Plain white or light-coloured background
File size
30 KB to 100 KB
File format
JPG format
Other requirements
  • The width-to-height ratio must be 4:5.
  • The resolution must be 72 to 150 DPI.
  • The face must occupy 70% to 80% of the photograph, with no shadows or red-eye.
  • Do not upload a scanned photograph or a selfie.
Source
Checked: October 2026

These requirements are from the GDS Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026. Please check the notification for the current schedule before you apply.