Yuvasathi Scheme Documents: How to Resize Documents and Photos to PDF or JPG for Mobile Upload
Yuvasathi Scheme Documents: With the growing popularity of the West Bengal government’s ‘Yuvasathi’ scheme, thousands of job seekers are rushing to register themselves on the official portal. However, a significant number of applicants are facing a common technical hurdle during the online application process: document size and format mismatch. Often, files scanned or photographed via mobile phones exceed the upload limit, causing errors. In this guide, we explain how you can easily resize and format your documents from the comfort of your home using just a smartphone or computer.
Pre-requisites and Self-Attestation Rules
Before you attempt to upload anything, preparing your documents correctly is crucial. Uploading direct photos of original documents is not the standard procedure. Follow these steps for a smooth process:
- Photocopy: First, take a clear photocopy (Xerox) of your original documents (like Marksheets, Aadhaar, etc.).
- Self-Attestation: Sign clearly at the bottom of the photocopy. This validates the document as a “Self-Attested” copy. You may write “Self Attested” above your signature, but simply signing is also acceptable.
- Digital Copy: Scan or take a photo of this signed copy. Ensure the final file is in PDF format and strictly under 300 KB.
Typically, you will need to upload documents such as Madhyamik Admit Card and Marksheet, Caste Certificate, Bank Passbook, Aadhaar Card, and Voter Card.
How to Convert Documents to PDF (Under 300 KB)
If your scanned file is 1 MB or larger, you can compress it online without losing quality:
- Visit any reliable ‘JPG to PDF Converter’ website.
- Select the image of your self-attested document.
- If the tool allows setting a target size, choose a value slightly lower than the limit, such as 270-280 KB, to avoid borderline upload errors.
- Convert and download the file. The text will remain legible while the file size drops significantly.
Resizing Photo and Signature (Under 50 KB)
Unlike documents, the applicant’s photograph and signature must be in JPG format, not PDF. The maximum allowed size is 50 KB.
- Use an online ‘Image Compressor’ or Resizer tool.
- Upload your passport-sized photo or the picture of your signature on white paper.
- Set the target compression size to around 40 KB.
- Click ‘Compress’ and download the image. This ensures the file is ready for upload without pixelating the image details.
Pro-Tip for Mobile Users: If you are performing these tasks on a smartphone, switching your browser to “Desktop Mode” can make the navigation and file handling much smoother. With files ready in the correct size, your application process will be hassle-free.
