Name & Date Photo Editor
The essential tool for TNPSC One-Time Registration (OTR). Add required candidate details to your photo with zero data risk.
Official TNPSC Requirements
Why you MUST include these details on your photograph.
How to add Name & Date?
Select your Photo
Choose a clear passport size photo from your mobile or computer gallery.
Enter Details
Type your full name as per your SSLC certificate and select the date the photo was taken.
Adjust Placement
The tool will automatically position the text at the bottom in a white banner for maximum legibility.
Instant Download
Get your optimized JPEG file ready for the TNPSC OTR portal.
Pro-Tip
"Ensure the text font is simple and readable. Avoid decorative fonts that might be rejected by the automated TNPSC scanning script."
Portal Acceptance Checklist
Detailed Guide: Adding Name and Date of Photograph for TNPSC OTR
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) mandates that all candidate photographs uploaded during the One-Time Registration (OTR) must feature a clear, printed name and photograph date at the bottom. This regulation ensures transparency and verifies that candidates are using a recent portrait rather than an outdated picture from prior years.
To comply with the commission's specifications, your name must be printed in **all-capital (block) letters** exactly as it appears on your 10th Standard (SSLC) mark sheet. The date printed beneath your name must be the exact date the photograph was captured (DD/MM/YYYY), and this date must fall within **three months** of the official job notification's release.
Why Legacy Text-Writing Tools Often Fail
Many candidates attempt to write their name and date onto their photos using standard smartphone image editors or messaging apps. These tools use high-compression filters that blur the edges of the letters, causing automated OTR checkers to reject the upload. Furthermore, manual text tools do not lock the crop bounds or compress the file weight to the required 20 KB to 50 KB limit, resulting in constant validation failures.
Our editor handles both tasks at the same time: it draws a vector-clear, high-contrast black font on a pure white background banner at the bottom of your photo, crops it to the official 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm boundaries, and compresses the final file weight so it fits cleanly into the TNPSC database.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Should I print my date of birth or the date the photo was taken?
You must print the **date the photograph was taken** (Date of Photograph). Printing your Date of Birth (DOB) is a common mistake and will lead to your application being rejected during document verification.
Q. Can I use initials in my name on the photo?
Yes, write your name exactly as it appears on your SSLC marksheet, including your initials. If your marksheet has initials at the end, keep it the same on the photograph.
Q. Does the signature also need a printed name and date?
No, the name and date overlay is strictly required for the **passport photograph only**. The signature file must be a clean, blank scan (usually 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm) without any text overlays.
Q. Can I write the name and date on a paper and hold it while taking the photo?
No. The details must be printed clearly at the bottom of the photo using digital editing tools. Holding a placard or written slate under your chin is not accepted and will result in rejection.