Documents Required for Government Job Applications (Checklist)

Most government job applications are rejected for avoidable document errors — a wrong photo size, a missing certificate, a name mismatch. Use this checklist to get it right the first time.

Core documents to keep ready

Document	Why it's needed
Photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID)	Identity verification
10th certificate	Date of birth proof (the official DOB record)
12th & degree certificates	Educational qualification
Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC)	To claim category relaxation
EWS certificate	For EWS reservation, if applicable
PwBD certificate	For disability reservation/relaxation
Domicile certificate	For state jobs requiring residency
Passport photo & signature	Uploaded in the prescribed format

Photo and signature specifications

This is where most forms fail. Before uploading:

• Match the exact file format (usually JPG/JPEG).
• Stay within the file size range (often specified in KB).
• Use a recent passport photo with a plain background.
• Sign on white paper in black ink, then scan.

Name and date-of-birth consistency

Your name and DOB must match your 10th certificate across every document. Even a small spelling difference can cause rejection at verification.

Before you submit

1. Re-read the eligibility and required documents in the notification — see how to read a notification.
2. Confirm your age and relaxation — see age limit & relaxation.
3. Save the confirmation page and application number after payment — see how to apply online.

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