Exam file kit

UPSC photo size and resizer

UPSC photo rules are highlighted below, but the full kit remains visible so you do not miss other required uploads.

Conducting body: Union Public Service Commission
Verified at: 2026-05-25
Window status: Not verified
Official source: UPSC instructions for uploading photo and signature

Window notes

Official UPSC photo/signature upload instructions and OTR FAQ are verified for the current online application flow.
UPSC applications can require both an uploaded passport photograph and live photograph capture. Sarkari Doc prepares the uploaded file only; live capture must happen in the official portal.
Where official UPSC sources differ on maximum KB, this preset uses the stricter upload-instruction limits.

Official exam

UPSC official file kit

Prepare UPSC online application photo and triple-signature JPEG files from official upload instructions, with UPSC photo resizer and signature size checks. Live photograph capture remains inside the official UPSC portal.

Dimensions: ratio based, max 1000 x 1000 px
Max size: 20-200 KiB
Format: JPG
Crop: Square crop, center focus

Background: Plain white background.

Drag your photograph hereor click to browse, or paste a screenshot

Custom advanced settings

Use custom output settingsCustom output is not an official-source rule. Switch this off to return to the selected preset exactly.

Quick KB presets

WidthHeightMin KiBMax KiBFormatCrop 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.

Source: Official UPSC upload instruction: JPG photo, 20-200 KB, 75% face coverage and plain white background. FAQ lists photo pixels from 550 x 550 to 1000 x 1000.

Dimensions: ratio based, max 500 x 500 px
Max size: 20-100 KiB
Format: JPG
Crop: Square crop, center focus

Background: Plain white paper background.

Drag your triple signature hereor click to browse, or paste a screenshot

Custom advanced settings

Use custom output settingsCustom output is not an official-source rule. Switch this off to return to the selected preset exactly.

Quick KB presets

WidthHeightMin KiBMax KiBFormatCrop 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.

Source: Official UPSC upload instruction: one JPG image with exactly three signatures arranged vertically, 20-100 KB, 350-500 pixels.

About this exam

UPSC online applications use official photo, live photograph and signature upload checks. The upload instruction gives stricter photo and triple-signature limits, while the UPSC FAQ documents the accepted pixel ranges.

UPSC applicants whose passport photograph or signature upload is rejected for file size, pixel size, image quality, background, face coverage or signature layout.

Official portal: UPSC online application portal

Not an official government website. Check the official UPSC instructions and current examination notice before submitting.

Related exam pages

Source verification

Each artifact below links to the exact section of the official source PDF where the spec is defined.

photo · Upload of Latest Passport Size Photograph 2026-05-25

Photo should be JPG, saved as photo, 20-200 KiB, with 75% face coverage, plain white background and clear frontal face.
Capture of Live Photograph 2026-05-25

Live photograph capture is mandatory for examination application submission and must be captured in the UPSC portal by device camera or mobile QR flow.
signature · Upload of Signature (Triple Signature) Instructions 2026-05-25

Signature upload should contain exactly three signatures arranged vertically, JPG, saved as signature, 20-100 KiB, with image dimensions between 350 and 500 pixels.
UPSC OTR FAQ - scanned photograph and signature 2026-05-25

FAQ confirms JPG/JPEG for photograph/signature, Photo-ID in PDF, 20-300 KiB broad image size range, photo 550 x 550 to 1000 x 1000 pixels, and signature 350 x 350 to 500 x 500 pixels.

UPSC photo and signature FAQ

What is the UPSC photo size?

Photograph output is set to ratio based, max 1000 x 1000 px, 20-200 KiB and JPG format where the official source supports it.

What is the UPSC signature size?

Triple signature output is set to ratio based, max 500 x 500 px, 20-100 KiB and JPG format where the official source supports it.

What if UPSC photo upload failed?

First check the current official notification. Then resize the rejected photo or signature on this page and re-upload the generated JPG.

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.