UPSC photo & signature size: resize and compress online
The UPSC portal FAQ gives 350 × 350 px to 1000 × 1000 px for the photo and signature, with a 20 KB minimum. Our limits sit inside every notice we read, so one file suits them all.
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UPSC notices differ on the maximum file size: 200 KB or 300 KB for the photo, and 100 KB or 300 KB for the signature. The smaller limits satisfy both, so they are preset. We could not open the instruction PDF the CSE, NDA and CDS notices point to.
UPSC also takes a live photo in the form, and images can't be changed after Confirm Upload.
Many Indian forms use 200.
Advanced: minimum size and file DPI
For forms that check the DPI of a JPG or PNG.
UPSC upload rules
Union Public Service Commission.
| Upload | Size | File size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | 350 × 350 px to 1000 × 1000 px. Preset: 350 × 350 px | Notices say at least 20 KB, and up to 200 KB or 300 KB. Preset: 20 KB to 200 KB | JPG |
| Signature | 350 × 350 px to 1000 × 1000 px. Preset: 350 × 350 px | Notices say at least 20 KB, and up to 100 KB or 300 KB. Preset: 20 KB to 100 KB | JPG |
| The CSE 2026 notice asks you to sign three times, one below the other, in black ink on plain white paper. | |||
| Live photo | Taken in the form with your camera | No file to prepare | Not applicable |
Rules change between notices, so always check the current notification before you upload.
Why uploads get rejected
- Wrong format. HEIC photos from an iPhone are often refused. Use the HEIC to JPG converter first.
- File too big or too small. Some portals also reject files under a minimum size. If yours has one, this page raises the quality to reach it. A small JPG that still falls short gets blank padding, which leaves the picture unchanged, and the result tells you when this happens.
- Wrong shape. Drag the crop box so your face is centred instead of stretching the photo.
- Background or clothing. Follow what the notice says about the background, glasses and caps.
- Signature problems. Sign in the ink colour the notice names, on plain white paper, in good light.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UPSC photo size?
The portal FAQ gives 350 × 350 pixels as the minimum and 1000 × 1000 pixels as the maximum, with at least 20 KB. Notices give a maximum of 200 KB or 300 KB, so a file up to 200 KB meets them all.
How do I sign for UPSC?
The CSE 2026 notice asks you to sign three times, one below the other, in black ink on plain white paper, and then scan the signatures.