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India PAN Card - Form 93 Printed Photo
Form No. 93 is for individual Indian citizens applying for PAN. In physical-document mode, it requires two recent colour photos, each 45 mm wide by 35 mm high. Income Tax Department, Government of India sourceProtean eGov Technologies Limited, PAN Services Unit source
For the physical acknowledgement, the signature or left thumb impression crosses the photo on the left and the acknowledgement receipt. Protean eGov Technologies Limited, PAN Services Unit source
India PAN Card - Form 93 Printed Photo source-backed photo requirements, examples, retake guidance, and local privacy notes. Form 93 is for individual Indian citizens using the physical-document mode, where a printed acknowledgement carries two recent colour photos measuring 45 × 35 mm. The physical-mode instructions specify signature or thumb-impression placement on the acknowledgement. This page does not establish a digital photo-file upload contract. Keep Forms 95/96, e-PAN, and non-citizen applications separate. Use this as local guidance, then verify current official instructions before submitting.
Open local photo tool- Photo size
- 45 x 35 mm
- Dataset version
- e6a3cf1a
- Field verification
- 2026-10-27
- Output
- Printable sheet
How to prepare this photo
- For physical mode, place two recent colour photos measuring 45 × 35 mm on the Form No. 93 acknowledgement. Income Tax Department, Government of India source
- Keep the right-hand photo unmarked so the face stays clear. Place the signature or left thumb impression across the left photo and receipt, within the provided box. Protean eGov Technologies Limited, PAN Services Unit source
- If using a thumb impression, obtain attestation from a Magistrate, Notary Public, or Gazetted Officer under official seal and stamp. Protean eGov Technologies Limited, PAN Services Unit source
Scope and limitations
- This page is limited to Form No. 93 for individual Indian citizens using physical-document mode. It does not cover Forms 95/96, e-PAN, non-citizens, or an official digital photo-upload contract. Income Tax Department, Government of India sourceProtean eGov Technologies Limited, PAN Services Unit source
- Paperless e-KYC/e-Sign/DSC applications do not require physical documents to be sent to Protean, according to the reviewed application instructions. Protean eGov Technologies Limited, PAN Services Unit source
Official Sources
Published by Tejji. This guidance is not an official issuing-authority service and does not imply government affiliation.
- Steps for online PAN application — Protean eGov Technologies Limited, PAN Services Unit source record reviewed 2026-10-26
- Income-tax Rules, 2026 — Form No. 93 (Rule 158) — Income Tax Department, Government of India source record reviewed 2026-10-26
Full photo specifications
| Requirement | Published rule and evidence |
|---|---|
| Document and applicant scope | Form 93 is for individual Indian citizens using the physical-document mode, where a printed acknowledgement carries two recent colour photos measuring 45 × 35 mm. The physical-mode instructions specify signature or thumb-impression placement on the acknowledgement. This page does not establish a digital photo-file upload contract. Keep Forms 95/96, e-PAN, and non-citizen applications separate. Income Tax Department, Government of India sourceProtean eGov Technologies Limited, PAN Services Unit source |
| Output type | Printable sheet |
| Printed photo dimensions | 45 x 35 mm |
| Photo measurement | No verified measurement range is published for this flow. |
| Background | Background color and shadow requirements are unknown from the reviewed Form No. 93 evidence. |
| Pose and framing | The reviewed physical Form No. 93 materials do not establish camera crop or pose rules. |
| Eyes and eye-line | A numeric eye-line distance is not established by the reviewed Form No. 93 evidence. |
| Additional requirements | Form No. 93 is the PAN allotment application for an individual Indian citizen. The physical form requires two recent colour photographs of the applicant, each 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm (45 × 35 mm). For the physical acknowledgement, the signature or left thumb impression crosses the left photo and the acknowledgement receipt. Do not mark the right-hand photo; keep the applicant face clearly visible. Keep a signature or thumb impression within the provided box. A thumb impression must be attested by a Magistrate, Notary Public, or Gazetted Officer under official seal and stamp. Income Tax Department, Government of India sourceProtean eGov Technologies Limited, PAN Services Unit source |
| Digital file scope | This flow covers physical printed photos. Digital photo-upload formats, pixel dimensions, and file-size limits remain unknown. |
| Editing policy | Editing rules for a digital photo file are not established for this physical-photo scope. |
Nearest-page comparison
Both flows use a 45 × 35 mm physical photo footprint, but Form No. 93 is a landscape PAN application for individual Indian citizens and requires two recent colour photos with signature or thumb-impression placement across the left acknowledgement photo. The nearest existing India passport print flow is portrait and limited to a child under four, with a different issuing portal and application purpose. These are distinct print tasks; this page does not establish a PAN digital photo-file contract.
- photo orientation
- number of recent colour photos
- signature or thumb-impression placement
- applicant scope
- issuing portal and application purpose
Photo rejection risks
These source-based risks are unranked by the issuing authority.
- A mark on the right-hand applicant photo hinders the face; Protean says the application may not be processed.
- The signature or left thumb impression does not cross both the left photo and the acknowledgement receipt.
- The signature or left thumb impression is placed on the right-hand photo, which the instructions prohibit.
- The signature or left thumb impression is outside the provided acknowledgement box.
- The physical Form No. 93 submission omits either required recent colour photo or uses a photo other than 45 × 35 mm.
Local print price example
No PAN-specific published price example verified. General print prices vary by provider and location.
Field-level source evidence
Each listed excerpt supports the named artifact fields. Translations are labeled and are not represented as official English text.
Income-tax Rules, 2026 — Form No. 93 (Rule 158) — Income Tax Department, Government of India · reviewed 2026-10-26
Supports: additional photo requirements, application and output scope
Source locator: Income-tax Rules 2026, Form No. 93 [rule 158], PDF page index 570 (P570), Gazette page 2103; application title and applicant-photo positions.
Form No. 93 [See rule 158], application for allotment of PAN for an individual Indian citizen.
Income-tax Rules, 2026 — Form No. 93 (Rule 158) — Income Tax Department, Government of India · reviewed 2026-10-26
Supports: additional photo requirements, printed photo height, printed photo width, photo rejection risks
Source locator: Income-tax Rules 2026, Form No. 93 [rule 158], PDF page index 570 (P570), Gazette page 2103, rendered text lines 29008–29019; two applicant-photo positions.
Recent colour photograph of the applicant (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm).
Steps for online PAN application — Protean eGov Technologies Limited, PAN Services Unit · reviewed 2026-10-26
Supports: application and output scope
Source locator: Rendered Form 93 / Form 94 online application instructions, section 1, item 1; applicant citizenship scope.
Only Indian citizens should use this form for submitting application for allotment of PAN. Indian citizens located outside India should also use this form.
Steps for online PAN application — Protean eGov Technologies Limited, PAN Services Unit · reviewed 2026-10-26
Supports: editing policy, digital file scope, application and output scope
Source locator: Rendered Form 93 / Form 94 online application instructions, section 4, item 21; physical and paperless submission modes.
If Physical mode of submission is selected in Online PAN application then the acknowledgment duly signed, affixed with photographs (in case of 'Individuals') ... needs to be sent to Protean. For e-KYC & e-Sign, e-Sign based or DSC based online PAN application, there is no need to send physical documents to Protean as all these are paperless mode of PAN application.
Steps for online PAN application — Protean eGov Technologies Limited, PAN Services Unit · reviewed 2026-10-26
Supports: additional photo requirements, photo rejection risks, risk ranking
Source locator: Rendered Form 93 / Form 94 online application instructions, “3. ACKNOWLEDGMENT”, items 16–19; physical acknowledgement photo placement.
Signature / Left hand thumb impression should be provided across the photo affixed on the left side of the acknowledgement in such a manner that portion of signature/impression is on photo as well as on acknowledgement receipt.
Steps for online PAN application — Protean eGov Technologies Limited, PAN Services Unit · reviewed 2026-10-26
Supports: additional photo requirements, photo rejection risks, risk ranking
Source locator: Rendered Form 93 / Form 94 online application instructions, “3. ACKNOWLEDGMENT”, item 17.
The signature/ left thumb impression SHOULD NOT BE ON THE PHOTOGRAPH affixed on right side of the acknowledgement. If there is any mark on this photograph such that it hinders the clear visibility of the face of the applicant, the application may not be processed.
Steps for online PAN application — Protean eGov Technologies Limited, PAN Services Unit · reviewed 2026-10-26
Supports: additional photo requirements, photo rejection risks, risk ranking
Source locator: Rendered Form 93 / Form 94 online application instructions, “3. ACKNOWLEDGMENT”, item 18.
Signature / left thumb impression should only be within the box provided in the acknowledgment.
Steps for online PAN application — Protean eGov Technologies Limited, PAN Services Unit · reviewed 2026-10-26
Supports: additional photo requirements
Source locator: Rendered Form 93 / Form 94 online application instructions, “3. ACKNOWLEDGMENT”, item 19.
Thumb impression, if used, should be attested by a Magistrate or a Notary Public or Gazetted Officer, under official seal and stamp.
Passport Size Photos in Virar West | Instant Photos | Virar Stationery & Jumbo Xerox — Virar Stationery & Jumbo Xerox · reviewed 2026-10-26
Supports: price qualification
Source locator: Virar Stationery & Jumbo Xerox rendered page, passport-size photo print price block.
20 Photos for ₹30; standard 35×45mm size. This is a general photo-print price, not a Form No. 93-specific quote.
Passport Seva Apply page — under-four applicant photo instruction — Passport Seva, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India · reviewed 2026-10-28
Supports: nearest-page comparison
Source locator: Captured Passport Seva application flow, #MainContent, under-four minor applicant photo guidance.
In case of minor applicants (below 4 years of age), carry the recent Passport size photograph (4.5 X 3.5 cm) with white background.
Examples
- 45 x 35 mm Printable sheet for India PAN Card - Form 93 Printed Photo.
- Background example: custom.
- Output example: use the printable sheet generator for the final downloadable file.
Retake Guidance
- Use a plain background (custom) with even front lighting.
- Keep the face centered, phone level, and shoulders square to the camera.
- Editing rules for a digital photo file are not established for this physical-photo scope.
Data Flow
No photo bytes leave this browser for the local capture, validation, crop, report, and download flow unless you explicitly choose a future upload feature.
FAQs
How many photos does physical Form No. 93 need?
Two recent colour photos, each 45 × 35 mm, are shown on the physical Form No. 93 acknowledgement.Income Tax Department, Government of India source
Where should the signature or thumb impression go?
It should cross the photo on the left and the receipt, must not be on the right-hand photo, and must stay within the acknowledgement box. A thumb impression needs the stated official attestation and seal.Protean eGov Technologies Limited, PAN Services Unit source
Does this cover digital PAN photo uploads?
No. This flow covers the physical Form No. 93 photo submission. The reviewed instructions describe e-KYC/e-Sign/DSC as paperless modes and do not establish a digital photo-file upload contract here.Protean eGov Technologies Limited, PAN Services Unit source
Was a Form No. 93-specific print price verified?
No PAN-specific published print price was verified. The captured local listing is for general photo printing and is not presented as a Form No. 93 price.Virar Stationery & Jumbo Xerox source