Government Job Document Checklist 2026
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📋 Common Documents for All Government Jobs
10th Mark Sheet & Certificate
Age proof + Education proof
12th Mark Sheet & Certificate
Education qualification proof
Graduation Degree/Mark Sheets
Higher education proof (if required)
Aadhar Card
Identity proof
PAN Card
Identity + Fee payment
Passport Size Photographs
Application form + Documents
Signature (on white paper)
Online application upload
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
Category reservation benefit
EWS Certificate
Economic reservation benefit
PwBD Certificate
Disability reservation benefit
Domicile/Residence Certificate
State-level jobs
Income Certificate
EWS/Fee exemption
Ex-Serviceman Certificate
Ex-SM quota benefit
📝 Exam-Specific Document Requirements
📌 SSC CGL/CHSL/MTS
10th Certificate (DOB proof)
12th/Graduation mark sheets
Aadhar Card
Passport size photos (20+)
Caste/Category certificate if applicable
NOC from employer (if government employee)
Ex-Serviceman discharge certificate (if applicable)
📸 Photo: 4.5cm × 3.5cm, white background, recent
✍️ Sign: On white paper with blue/black pen
📌 RRB NTPC/Group D/ALP
10th Certificate (DOB + Education proof)
ITI Certificate (for Group D/ALP)
Graduation certificate (for NTPC graduate posts)
Aadhar Card
Passport photos (white background)
Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
Medical fitness certificate
Character certificate
📸 Photo: 4.5cm × 3.5cm, white background
✍️ Sign: Black ink on white paper
📌 UPSC Civil Services
Graduation degree/provisional certificate
10th Certificate (DOB proof)
Aadhar Card + Passport
Caste certificate (if OBC/SC/ST)
PWD certificate (if applicable)
Age relaxation proof (if applicable)
Passport photos (recent, white background)
Signature scan
📸 Photo: Recent, white background, 3.5cm × 4.5cm
✍️ Sign: Black pen on white paper
📌 IBPS PO/Clerk/SBI PO
Graduation mark sheets (all semesters)
10th + 12th certificates
Aadhar Card + PAN Card
Passport photos (10+)
Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
Computer certificate (if required)
NOC from current employer
Experience certificate (if applicable)
📸 Photo: 4.5cm × 3.5cm, light background
✍️ Sign: Black ink, white paper
📸 Passport Photo Tips for Government Applications
Photo must be recent (taken within 6 months)
White or light background only
Face should cover 70-80% of the photo
No cap/hat (religious headwear allowed)
Spectacles allowed in most exams
File size usually 20KB-50KB (JPEG format)
Dimensions: usually 3.5cm × 4.5cm or 200×230 pixels
Keep 20-30 identical copies for document verification
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What documents are needed for SSC CGL?
A: 10th certificate (DOB proof), 12th/graduation mark sheets, Aadhar card, passport photos, caste certificate (if applicable). Keep self-attested copies of all documents.
Q: Is Aadhar card mandatory for government job applications?
A: Yes, Aadhar card is mandatory for most government job applications as identity proof. Some exams also accept Passport, Voter ID or Driving License as alternative ID.
Q: How many passport photos should I keep?
A: Keep at least 20-30 identical passport photos. Government job applications require photos at multiple stages — online application, admit card, exam center, document verification.
Q: What is a self-attested copy?
A: A self-attested copy is a photocopy of your document where you write "Self-Attested" and sign below it. This is required for most government job document submissions.
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