LIC India : Recruitment of 750 Assistant Administrative Officer, 2013

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Life Insurance Corporation

Recruitment For the Post of 750 Assistant Administrative Officer, LIC India

Guidelines For Scanning The Photograph And Signature

Photograph Image:

  • Photograph must be a recent passport size colour picture.
  • The picture should be in colour, against a light-coloured, preferably white background.
  • Look should be straight at the camera with a relaxed face.
  • If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you or place yourself in the shade, so that you are not squinting and there are no harsh shadows.
  • If flash is to be used, ensure there is no “red-eye”
  • If candidate wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and eyes can be clearly seen.
  • Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover face.
  • Dimensions 200x230 pixels (preferred) -Size of file should be between 20kb-50kb
  • Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50KB. If the size of the file is more than 50KB then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, number of colours etc., during the process of scanning.

(ii) Signature Image:

  • The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen.
  • The signature must be signed only by the applicant and not by any other person.
  • The signature will be uploaded to put on the Call letter and wherever necessary.
  • If the applicant’s signature on the answer script at the time of the examination does not match the signature on the call letter, the applicant will be disqualified.
  • Dimensions 140x60 pixels (preferred). –Size of file should be between 10kb-20kb
  • Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20KB.

(iii) Scanning the Photograph and Signature:

  • Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200dpi (Dots per inch). -Set color to True Color.
  • File size as specified above.
  • Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/signature then use upload editor to crop the image to the final size(as specified above)
  • The image file should be JPG or JPEG format. Image dimensions can be checked by listing the folder files or moving the mouse over the file image icon.

Candidates using MS Windows/MS Office can easily obtain photo and signature in jpeg format not exceeding 50KB and 20KB respectively by using MS Paint or MS Office Picture Manager. Scanned photograph and signature in any format can be saved in jpg format by using ‘Save as’ option in the File menu and size can be reduced below 50KB (photograph) and 20KB (signature) by using crop and then resize option (please see point (i) and (ii) above for the pixel size) in the ‘Image’ menu. Similar options are available in other photo editor also. If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed. While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate should fill in all his details on Page 1. After verifying that the details he has filled in are correct and clicking on the ‘Submit/Next’ button a link will be provided on Page 2 of the online application form to upload his photograph and signature.

Procedure for Uploading the Photograph and Signature

  1. There will be two separate links for uploading Photograph and Signature.
  2. Click on the respective link “Upload Photograph/Signature”.
  3. Browse and select the location where the Scanned Photo/Signature file has been saved.
  4. Select the file by clicking on it.
  5. Click the ‘Upload’ button.

Your Online Application will not be registered unless you upload your photo and signature as specified.

Note:

  • In case the face in the photograph or signature is unclear the candidate’s application may be rejected.
  • Candidates are advised to take a printout of their system generated online application forms after registering.
  • In case the photograph or signature is unclear, the candidate may edit his application and re-upload his photograph or signature.

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Courtesy : LIC India