How to Take Your TNPSC Application Photo at Home
A compliant TNPSC photo needs a white background, even light and correct framing, all achievable at home with a phone and ten minutes.
- Step 1Set up against a plain white wallStand half a metre in front of the wall (to kill shadows), face a window for even daylight, no overhead lights casting face shadows.
- Step 2Frame head and shouldersCamera at eye level, straight face, both ears visible, neutral expression, plain dark clothing contrasts best with the white background.
- Step 3Take several, pick the sharpestCheck for shadows behind the head and reflections on glasses. Natural daylight beats any filter, use none.
- Step 4Resize to the exact specCrop to a passport-style frame, then run it through our photo resizer for 3.5×4.5cm at 20-50KB, with name and date added only if your notification asks.
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Steps and specifications follow official TNPSC instructions and notification annexures. Sources: TNPSC official notifications. Figures are indicative and may change with each official notification. Data last reviewed: July 2026.
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