UPSC Civil Services Photo & Signature Size 2026
Resize your photo and signature to the official UPSC Civil Services size and KB limit.
UPSC also captures a live photograph during the application and matches it with the uploaded photo; a mismatch blocks the application.
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Required photograph
Official noticeSize
413×531px
File
20–200KB
Format
JPG
Notice says: No pixel size prescribed
The notice gives no pixel size. The tool outputs a 413 × 531 px portrait (3.5 × 4.5 cm at 300 DPI).
Your file
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- 413 × 531 px
- 20–200 KB
- JPG format
- Images never leave your device
- Instant, no sign-up
- Free to use
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About this exam photo & signature resizer
How to use the Exam Photo & Signature Resizer
- 1
Choose the exam
The official pixel size and KB limits load automatically.
- 2
Add & crop
Add a photo or use your camera, then drag and zoom to frame it.
- 3
Download
When all three checks turn green, save the JPG and upload it.
UPSC Civil Services photo and signature size
Official upload requirements set by the Union Public Service Commission.
| Upload | Size in notice | File size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | No pixel size prescribed | 20–200 KB | JPG |
| Signature (three times) | 350–500 pixels | 20–100 KB | JPG |
| Photo ID | No pixel size prescribed | 20–200 KB | JPG |
- Photo: The notice gives no pixel size. The tool outputs a 413 × 531 px portrait (3.5 × 4.5 cm at 300 DPI).
- Signature: The tool outputs 400 × 500 px so both sides fall within 350–500 px.
- Photo ID: The tool outputs 1000 × 630 px, an ID-card shape that keeps the text readable.
The 2026 notice and portal instructions do not ask for the name and date to be printed on the photo, or for the photo to be under 10 days old. Some websites still list those older rules.
The signature size is given as “350–500 pixels” without saying which side; the tool keeps both sides within that range.
Photograph rules
- Name the file “photo” (photo.jpg).
- Recent colour photo; your face must cover at least 75% of the photo.
- Plain white background; face the camera with both ears visible.
- No dark background, uniform, or coloured/dark glasses; no shadows; hair must not cover the eyes.
- Do not sign the photograph.
Signature (three times) rules
- Sign three times, one below the other, in black ink on plain white paper, and scan all three as one image.
- Leave a clear gap between the signatures.
- Name the file “signature” (signature.jpg).
Photo ID rules
- Name the file “id_card”.
- Needed only if you don't complete Aadhaar authentication.
Source:UPSC Examination Notice No. 05/2026-CSE and portal “Instructions for Uploading Photo and Signature”(4 February 2026; Portal instructions pp. 1–4; Notice NOTE 2 & 3)
Frequently asked questions
What is the UPSC Civil Services photograph size?
As per UPSC Examination Notice No. 05/2026-CSE and portal “Instructions for Uploading Photo and Signature” (4 February 2026), the photograph must be 20–200 KB in JPG format. Size: No pixel size prescribed. The notice gives no pixel size. The tool outputs a 413 × 531 px portrait (3.5 × 4.5 cm at 300 DPI).
What is the UPSC Civil Services signature (three times) size?
As per UPSC Examination Notice No. 05/2026-CSE and portal “Instructions for Uploading Photo and Signature” (4 February 2026), the signature (three times) must be 20–100 KB in JPG format. Size: 350–500 pixels. The tool outputs 400 × 500 px so both sides fall within 350–500 px.
What is the UPSC Civil Services photo id size?
As per UPSC Examination Notice No. 05/2026-CSE and portal “Instructions for Uploading Photo and Signature” (4 February 2026), the photo id must be 20–200 KB in JPG format. Size: No pixel size prescribed. The tool outputs 1000 × 630 px, an ID-card shape that keeps the text readable.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Resizing happens inside your browser. The image never leaves your device.