Add Candidate Name and Date of Photo (D.O.P) on Passport Photos
Complete official guide on creating the standardized white bottom strip with candidate name and recent date of photograph to comply with mandatory state recruitment rules.
Understanding the Official 'Date of Photo' (D.O.P) Mandate
Several state recruitment bodies—most notably Bihar BPSC, UP Police Recruitment Board, and select technical commissions—strictly mandate that uploaded photographs must carry the candidate's legal name and the date on which the photograph was captured.
The primary administrative intent is to prevent applicants from submitting obsolete photos taken years prior during school days, ensuring the candidate's current physical appearance matches the examination hall biometric check.
A crucial detail: The date printed on the photograph must not be earlier than the release date of the recruitment notification or older than the specified limit (typically within 3 months).
- Always check the notification date before generating your stamp; choosing a date older than 90 days from form submission will invalidate the application.
How the Bottom Stamp Must Be Formatted
The text strip must be positioned neatly at the bottom edge of the photo, occupying roughly 15% to 18% of the vertical height.
The background strip must be solid pure white (#FFFFFF) with high-contrast, non-stylized black sans-serif lettering (such as Arial or Plus Jakarta Sans).
Line 1 should display your full legal name in capital letters exactly matching your Class 10 matriculation certificate.
Line 2 should display the date formatted cleanly as 'D.O.P: DD/MM/YYYY' or 'DATE: DD-MM-YYYY'.
Step-by-Step Generation in StudyBudyAI
Step 1: Open the 'Photo Name & Date' tool on StudyBudyAI.
Step 2: Select your original front-facing photo.
Step 3: Enter your full candidate name and pick the exact date the photo was captured.
Step 4: The browser canvas automatically renders a pixel-aligned white footer strip, centers your name in crisp uppercase typography, and recalibrates the final output to 20 KB – 50 KB.
D.O.P Requirements Across Active Exam Notifications
| Recruitment Body | Name Strip Required? | D.O.P Mandatory? | Permissible Photo Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bihar BPSC (TRE & CCE) | Yes (Full Name) | Yes (D.O.P mandatory) | Within 1 to 3 months |
| UP Police Constable / SI | Recommended | Mandatory | Not older than 6 months |
| SSC Central Portals | Live webcam capture | Timestamped by portal | Real-time verification |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I write my name and date with a ballpoint pen on a printed photo and scan it?
This is strongly discouraged. Uneven hand-lettering or tilted pen strokes are often rejected by OCR scanning systems. Using a clean digital typographic strip prevents form rejections.
Should D.O.P be my date of birth (D.O.B)?
No! D.O.P stands for Date of Photo (the date the picture was clicked). Printing your birthdate instead of the photo date will cause confusion during scrutiny.