UPSC Civil Services Photo & Signature Size 2026
The UPSC photo must be square, a minimum of 350 × 350 pixels, 20–300 KB, in JPG format, on a white background. For 2026, UPSC requires three signatures on one white sheet, scanned as a single image (20–100 KB). Use the free tool below to resize and compress your photo to the exact size — it runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Exam specifications change between cycles. Always confirm the exact photo and signature requirements in your official notification PDF before you submit. This tool prepares your file; it can't guarantee acceptance.
UPSC 2026 photo & signature specifications
| Item | Dimensions | File size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | Square, min 350 × 350 px | 20–300 KB | JPG, white background, date on photo |
| Signature (×3) | Square, min 350 × 350 px | 20–100 KB | JPG, three signatures on one sheet |
Specifications can change between cycles. Always confirm the exact requirements in the official notification at upsc.gov.in before submitting.
Top reasons UPSC photos get rejected
Wrong file size. A photo outside 20–300 KB is rejected by the portal. The tool above fixes this automatically.
Photo not square. UPSC uses a square format (min 350 × 350 px). A tall passport-style crop can be rejected — the tool crops to a square for you.
Only one signature. UPSC 2026 needs three signatures on one sheet. A single signature is a common cause of rejection.
No date on the photo. UPSC asks for the photo to carry the date it was taken.
Background not plain white. Coloured or busy backgrounds get flagged.
Wrong format. Only JPG/JPEG is accepted.
How to resize your photo for UPSC
- Take a recent front-facing colour photo on a plain white background, with the date it was taken shown on the photo as UPSC requires.
- For the signature, sign three times one below the other on white paper and scan the whole sheet as one image.
- On this page, UPSC Civil Services is already selected. Choose Photo or Signature.
- Upload your image, then drag and zoom to fit the square frame.
- Click Resize & compress — the tool outputs a 350×350 JPG in the correct KB range. Download it and upload at upsconline.gov.in.
UPSC photo & signature — FAQ
What is the photo size for UPSC Civil Services 2026?
The UPSC 2026 photograph must be square, a minimum of 350 × 350 pixels, between 20 KB and 300 KB, in JPG/JPEG format, on a plain white background. UPSC also asks for the date the photo was taken to appear on it.
What is the UPSC signature requirement in 2026?
For 2026, UPSC requires THREE signatures stacked vertically on a single white sheet, scanned together as one square image (minimum 350 × 350 pixels), in JPG format, 20–100 KB. The signatures must be in running hand, not capital letters.
Why does UPSC need three signatures?
UPSC introduced the three-signature format so your signature can be verified consistently across the different stages of the Civil Services process. Sign three times, one below the other, on plain white paper, then scan the whole sheet.
What background should the UPSC photo have?
A plain white background is required, with your face clearly visible and front-facing. The photo should be recent and, per UPSC instructions, carry the date it was taken.
My photo is above 300 KB. How do I reduce it?
Use the tool on this page. It resizes your photo to a 350 × 350 square and compresses it to sit inside the 20–300 KB range automatically, then gives you a JPG ready to upload.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. This tool runs entirely inside your browser. Your photo and signature never leave your device, so nothing is uploaded anywhere.