How do I fill my application form?

Applying online
Detailed and clear instructions are provided for each field in the form. You can refer the help
provided in the online application form.
Applying on printed form
Detailed and clear instructions are attached with the form for filling it up correctly. There is
an instructions booklet attached with the form that you should go through carefully before
filling up the form.
General instructions for filling up the form are as follows:
Use CAPITAL LETTERS only, throughout the application form.
Use standard fonts and avoid stylized writing.
Use black or blue ball point pen only. Do NOT fill the application form with pencil or inkpen.
Write as clearly as possible. Use a pen with a thinnest possible tip.
Put a cross (X) in the boxes where you have to choose one or more options as your answer
and leave the other option(s) blank.For example, if your gender is male, put a cross in the box
against male.
Do NOT put dots, tick marks, etc, in the boxes, to choose the appropriate option as your
answer.
Write clearly within the boxes without touching the boundaries. Try and write in the centre of
the box.
Leave one box blank after each complete word, while filling up the boxes.
Do NOT write anything outside the given boxes. Adjust the information you need to fill,
within the given number of boxes.
Do NOT overwrite in case of a mistake. Just strikeout the character and continue to write in
the next box.
Do NOT fold or smudge the application form.
Do NOT write "NA" or "N/A" or "NOT APPLICABLE" in any boxes in the form to convey
that the column is not relevant for your case. Leave that column blank.
Applicant's photograph
If you submit application at Passport Seva Kendra(PSK) /Mini Passport Seva Kendra (Mini
PSK), your photograph will be captured at the service counter.
If you submit your application form at District Passport Cell (DPC)/ Speed Post Centre
(SPC)/ Citizen Service Centre (CSC), you need to paste your passport size photograph (4.5 x
3.5 cm) on the application form.
Note: Minor applicants below 4 years of age should carry a passport size photograph (on a
white background) while visiting Passport Seva Kendra (PSK).
There are certain standards that the photograph must meet.The photograph must:

- Do not paste black and white photographs

- Dimensions of photograph should not be smaller than

- Photograph with dark background or in uniform, or w

- Photograph in computer print will not be accepted
- Photograph is NOT to be signed

- Distracting shadows on the face or on the background

- Eyes must not be covered by hair. Glares on eyeglasse

- Photograph should not be damaged, for example: torn

- Head coverings are not permitted except for religious

- Photographs should not be cut from group photograph