UPSC
Official KitUnion Public Service Commission · 2026
Resize your photo, signature and photo ID here. Sizes come from the official notification. Submit on the official portal.
- Applications
- Rules only
- Correction window
- Exact dates not published as of 6 Aug 2026
Official rules Checked 2 Sept 2026
Your documents
0 of 3 files ready- Dimensions
- See source
- Max size
- 20–200 KB
- Format
- JPG
- Crop
- Fit without crop
Plain white background.
Advanced settings20–200 KB · JPG · center focus
How to prepare
- Use a clear recent colour photo with plain white background.
- Crop so the face covers about 75% of the photo and both ears are visible.
- Complete the separate live photograph capture inside the official UPSC portal.
- Dimensions
- 350 × 350 to 500 × 500 px
- Max size
- 20–100 KB
- Format
- JPG
- Crop
- Square crop, center focus
Plain white paper background.
Advanced settings20–100 KB · JPG · center focus
How to prepare
- Sign exactly three times vertically on plain white paper with black ink.
- Keep adequate gap between the three signatures.
- Avoid rotated, blurred, dark or line-paper scans.
- Dimensions
- See source
- Max size
- 20–200 KB
- Format
- JPG
- Crop
- Fit without crop
Readable Photo ID image; avoid glare and blur.
Advanced settings20–200 KB · JPG · center focus
How to prepare
- Use this if the UPSC portal asks for an alternative Photo ID instead of Aadhaar verification.
- Make sure the ID document is readable and matches the details entered in the official portal.
- Rename the downloaded file to id_card.jpg if the portal requires the exact source filename.
About UPSC
UPSC online applications use Account Creation, Universal Registration and the Common Application Form. Prepare the passport photograph, Photo ID JPG and triple-signature file. Live photograph capture stays on upsconline.nic.in.
UPSC applicants whose passport photograph, Photo ID image or triple-signature upload is rejected for file name, file size, image quality, background, face coverage, orientation or signature layout.
- Conducting body
- Union Public Service Commission
- Official portal
- UPSC online application portal at upsconline.nic.in
Sources
Checked 2 Sept 2026
Where each rule is written
Each file below links to the exact section of the official PDF where its rule is written.
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Current UPSC photo instruction: JPG, saved as photo, 20-200 KiB, with 75% face coverage, plain white background and clear frontal face.
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Live photograph capture is mandatory for examination application submission and must be captured in the UPSC portal by device camera or mobile QR flow.
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Current UPSC signature instruction: one JPG containing exactly three signatures arranged vertically, saved as signature, 20-100 KiB, with image dimensions between 350 and 500 pixels.
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Current UPSC Aadhaar/Photo ID instruction: alternative Photo ID document should be uploaded as id_card in JPG format, 20-200 KiB.
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General instructions confirm the new UPSC portal structure and state that the old OTR module is not applicable henceforth.
- Photograph Read as: notice says 20 KB; stored as KiB
- Photograph Read as: notice says 200 KB; stored as KiB
- Triple signature Read as: notice says 20 KB; stored as KiB
- Triple signature Read as: notice says 100 KB; stored as KiB
- Photo ID image Read as: notice says 20 KB; stored as KiB
- Photo ID image Read as: notice says 200 KB; stored as KiB
Sources checked 2 Sept 2026 · 0 unchanged, 2 changed
Notice history · 1 change since Sept 2026
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Upload-rule numbers now carry source claims (quote -> interpretation -> value); no value changed.
Questions about UPSC
What is the UPSC photograph size?
JPG, 20–200 KB, as listed in UPSC instructions for uploading photo and signature. The source does not fix a pixel size for this file, so keep it clear and easy to read.
What is the UPSC triple signature size?
JPG, 350 × 350 to 500 × 500 px, 20–100 KB, as listed in UPSC instructions for uploading photo and signature.
What is the UPSC photo ID image size?
JPG, 20–200 KB, as listed in UPSC instructions for uploading photo and signature. The source does not fix a pixel size for this file, so keep it clear and easy to read.
What if UPSC photo upload failed?
First check the current official notification. Then resize the rejected photo on this page and upload the new file on the portal. Plain white background.
Is this an official website?
No. This is a helper page built from official sources. Always check the official portal and notification before final submission.