UPSC photo and signature size

Required file size, dimensions and format — with one-click resizing.

Upload sizes for UPSC Civil Services, NDA, CDS, CAPF and other UPSC exams (via OTR). Click Resize to open our free resizer with that size already set — your photo stays on your device.

Document	File size	Dimensions	Format
Photograph	20–300 KB	350 × 350 to 1000 × 1000 px	JPG	Resize
Signature	20–300 KB	350 × 350 to 1000 × 1000 px	JPG	Resize

UPSC also requires the photo to be recent (within the last 10 days) with your name and date of photo printed on it, and asks you to use the same photo at every stage.

Sizes are from recent notifications and can change each year. Always check the official notification for your exam before you submit.

How to resize your UPSC photo and signature

Click Resize next to the document above.
Choose your photo or scanned signature. Nothing is uploaded — it is processed in your browser.
Download the resized JPG and check the size in KB shown under the preview.
Upload it to the UPSC application form.

Signature looks faint or has a grey background? Clean it with the signature maker first. Need photo and signature in one image? Use the photo + signature joiner.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the photo size for UPSC?

Photograph: 20–300 KB, 350 × 350 to 1000 × 1000 px, JPG.

What is the signature size for UPSC?

20–300 KB in JPG format, 350 × 350 to 1000 × 1000 px.

My photo is above the size limit. How do I reduce it?

Use the Resize button above. It finds the highest JPG quality that keeps your file under the KB limit, and reduces the dimensions slightly if needed.