PAN upload specifications
PAN application (Protean / NSDL e-Gov) — new pan and pan correction. The specs below link straight to tools with the numbers prefilled.
Last verified: portal guidance, 2025. Portals change specs between cycles — always confirm against the current official notification.
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| Upload | Format | Dimensions | Size | Make it compliant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph 3.5 × 2.5 cm proportions, 200 DPI, colour | JPEG | — | ≤ 20 KB | Open preset tool → |
| Signature 2 × 4.5 cm proportions, black ink | JPEG | — | ≤ 10 KB | Open preset tool → |
| Supporting documents Per file, 200 DPI scan | — | ≤ 300 KB | Open preset tool → |
Will it be accepted? Check before you upload
Drop your photograph hereChecked locally — the file is not uploaded, here or anywhere.
Why PAN uploads get rejected
The three usual causes: the file is over the KB cap, under the KB minimum, or the pixel dimensions don't match. The validator above checks all three against the spec before you attempt the upload, and every check runs on your device — your documents stay with you.