UPSC CSE Photo & Signature Size
UPSC Civil Services Examination, 2026: get files that pass the Union Public Service Commission upload checks.
Target: 20–200 KB · 600×600 px (preferred) · JPG
- Recent colour photo, not older than 10 days from the start of the online application.
- Plain white background; your face should cover about three-quarters of the frame.
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UPSC accepts a single JPG photo of 20–200 KB and a single image containing three of your signatures (20–100 KB). The photo must be recent (no older than 10 days at the start of the application) with a plain white background. UPSC also asks for a live photograph at the exam venue, so the uploaded photo should look like you on exam day.
How to use
- Choose the UPSC CSE document below (Photograph, Signature).
- Tap the box and pick the photo or scan from your gallery.
- NeoKit applies the UPSC CSE size, dimensions and DPI automatically, then checks every rule.
- Download and upload it on upsc.gov.in.
UPSC CSE official photo & signature specifications
| Document | File size | Dimensions | DPI | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 20–200 KB | 600 × 600 px (preferred) | Not specified | JPG / JPEG |
| Signature (3 signatures in one image) | 20–100 KB | 500 × 500 px (preferred) | Not specified | JPG / JPEG |
Source: UPSC — Instructions for uploading the photo & signature (online application portal) · Last verified: Verified
UPSC FAQs from earlier cycles mention 20–300 KB and 350–1000 px. The current portal instructions (20–200 KB photo, 20–100 KB signature) are used here. The output size we produce (600×600 photo, 500×500 signature) sits inside both ranges.
UPSC CSE-specific tips
- Take the photo in daylight facing a window, against a white wall; avoid flash glare on spectacles.
- For the signature image, sign three times one below the other on plain white paper, using a black ball-point pen.
- Keep the file name simple (e.g. photo.jpg) and the format JPG; PNG or HEIC from iPhone will be rejected.
- Use the same photo across all UPSC applications in the cycle to avoid mismatch flags.
Common reasons UPSC CSE uploads get rejected
- Photo older than 10 days, or with cap, goggles or a coloured background.
- Signature image containing only one signature, or signed in capital letters.
- File above 200 KB (photo) or 100 KB (signature), or below 20 KB.
- Blurred or dark image where the face is not clearly visible.
UPSC CSE age limit
Age is counted as on 1 August 2026: 21–32 years for the unreserved category, with relaxation of 3 years (OBC), 5 years (SC/ST) and 10 years (PwBD). Check your exact age and eligibility →
Age rules: Source: UPSC Examination Notice No. 05/2026-CSE dated 04.02.2026 · Last verified: Verified
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Frequently asked questions
What is the photo size for the UPSC 2026 application?
As per the UPSC online portal instructions, the photograph must be a JPG between 20 KB and 200 KB with a plain white background, and not older than 10 days at the start of the application.
Why does UPSC ask for three signatures?
The current UPSC instructions ask you to sign three times on white paper and upload them together as one JPG image of 20–100 KB.
Does this tool upload my photo to any server?
No. The resizing happens inside your browser on your phone or computer. Your photo is never uploaded.