Electrical Construction Management Engineer Exam Photo: Spec and How to Create It
Make an application photo that meets FCIP rules exactly — print 35×45mm or digital 531×413 px JPEG — from a smartphone shot, for ¥200.
| Dimensions | 45mm × 35mm |
|---|---|
| Face length | Not specified |
| Top margin | Not specified |
| Background | Plain background — white or light color recommended, no shadows, patterns, or gradients |
| Shoot-by window | Taken within 6 months of application |
| Official issuer | Foundation for Construction Industry Promotion (FCIP), Examination & Training Headquarters |
View the official source ↗(Last verified: 2026-05-26)
Verbatim official spec
Below is the verbatim official spec from the Electrical Construction Management Engineer exam guide published by the Foundation for Construction Industry Promotion (FCIP), shown in the original Japanese.
- 「証明写真データ — パスポート規格に準拠した顔写真ファイル (jpeg 方式、縦531ピクセル×横413ピクセル) が必要となります」
- 「指定より大きいサイズの写真はアップロード時に調整することが可能です」
- 「撮影後6ヶ月以内のもの」
- 「受検者本人のみが正面を向いて写っているもの」
- 「無背景、脱帽、アクセサリー等は外した状態」
Why this spec matters
The Electrical Construction Management Engineer (電気工事施工管理技士) is a national qualification under the Construction Business Act, covering on-site management of indoor electrical installations, substations, power transmission/distribution, lighting, and self-use electrical facilities — i.e. the "high-voltage / power-side" electrical work category. Roughly 30,000 candidates per year sit the first-stage exam (FY2024 figures: ~23,000 for Class-1 and ~8,700 for Class-2 first-stage). Class-1 qualifies as the prime-contractor supervising engineer; Class-2 as a specialist-trade site lead. The application photo must follow passport-style spec (JPEG, 531×413 px), be taken within 6 months, and show a plain background with no hat or accessories — otherwise the upload is rejected. Note: this exam (administered by FCIP under the Construction Business Act) is separate from the Chief Electrical Engineer exam (administered by METI under the Electricity Business Act) and from the Electrician exam (a hands-on trade qualification). Telecommunications cabling and similar low-voltage work falls under a separate construction category and a separate "Telecommunications Construction Management Engineer" qualification. The photo submission page is identical to the Building Construction Management exam, so if you have already created a kenchiku-seko photo within the past 6 months, the same file can be reused.
How to create it for ¥200
A spec-compliant Denki Seko application photo takes about two minutes with a smartphone and ¥200.
- 1
Take the photo on your smartphone
Stand against a plain white or light-colored wall in a bright room. Face the camera directly — no hat, no accessories, neutral expression, eyes on the lens. Clear-lens glasses are okay but watch for reflections. - 2
AI removes background and resizes to 531×413 px JPEG
Upload the photo. AI removes the background, detects your face, and auto-crops to FCIP spec (35×45mm / 531×413 px), then exports as JPEG. - 3
Get both a digital JPEG and a convenience-store print QR
After payment, a QR code and 8-digit user number arrive by email. Download the JPEG for digital submission, and print L-size from ¥30 at 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson, Ministop, and Poplar nationwide.
Create a Spec-Compliant Denki Seko Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to JPEG 531×413 px to meet FCIP rules. You get both the digital file and a QR code for convenience-store printing.
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0.1mm face position adjustment
Drag the hairline, chin, and face-width guides — or type the millimetre value — to fit inside even a 4mm-wide regulatory window like the My Number spec.
Auto-generated L-size print sheet
Multiple photos optimally arranged on L-size paper with cut marks. Print directly at home or at a convenience store.
AI removes the background automatically
Walls or objects in the original shot are auto-removed; AI converts the photo to the plain background the spec requires.
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Auto-reduces blemishes and uneven tone while keeping a natural look. Choose between the original and the smoothed version.
Print at 55,000 convenience stores nationwide
Scan a QR code at the multi-copy machine in 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson, Ministop, or Poplar — L-size prints from ¥30.
5-language support, no app required
Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese — works entirely in your smartphone browser without installing an app.
Frequently asked questions
Can I reuse my Building Construction Management Engineer photo?
Is this the same as the Chief Electrical Engineer exam?
Is the photo spec the same for Class-1 and Class-2?
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Create a Spec-Compliant Denki Seko Photo for ¥200
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Create now — ¥200