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China Civil Service Exam (Guokao) Photo: Requirements by Province

China civil service exam photo: blue background; sizes vary by province (35×45mm, 100×140px, etc.) with strict 5–100KB file limits. Compliant photos online.

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Guokao Photo Requirements by Province

Requirements vary slightly between provincial registration systems. Common specifications:

  • Beijing / nationwide: 413×531px (35×45mm), blue background, 35–100KB
  • Shanghai: 215×300px, blue background, 30KB+
  • 100×140px: blue background, ≤20KB
  • 99×128px: used by some provinces at this smaller size
  • Background: standard ID blue (#438EDB)

⚠️ Key Warnings

  • Provincial systems enforce strict file-size limits — some allow only 5–50KB, so JPEG compression must be precisely controlled
  • The background must be standard ID blue; white or red is not accepted
  • Front-facing, no hat, natural expression, no tinted glasses

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FAQ

What background color does the guokao photo need?
Blue — the standard ID blue (roughly RGB 67,142,219). A few provinces (such as Inner Mongolia) allow white or red; always follow your provincial announcement.
What is the guokao photo file-size limit?
It varies by province: most require 10–100KB, while some (such as Liaoning) require 10–30KB. Confirm the exact limit in your local recruitment site's announcement before uploading.