UPSC Photo & Signature Requirements
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Cycle: 2026-2027Verified: 2026-07-01Next Review Due: 2026-10-01Official Portal Notification (upsconline.nic.in)
Official Specification GuaranteeSpecifications for UPSC are reviewed on a 90-day cycle against active recruitment notices. Always cross-check with the official portal notification (upsconline.nic.in) prior to final form submission.
Important Portal Exceptions & Rules (UPSC)
- •UPSC 10-Day Rule: Photograph must not be more than 10 days old from the date of online application portal opening.
- •The candidate's name and the exact date on which the photograph was taken must be clearly printed at the bottom.
- •Face must occupy at least 3/4th (75%) of the photograph space.
- •Dimensions must be square (minimum 350×350 px to maximum 1000×1000 px).
⚡ Quick Official Specs Summary
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Photo Specification:350 × 350 pixels · 20KB–300KB · JPG/JPEG
Signature Specification:350 × 350 pixels · 20KB–300KB · JPG/JPEG
Photo Requirements
| Dimensions | 350 × 350 pixels |
| File Size | 20 KB – 300 KB |
| Format | JPG/JPEG |
| Background | White |
| Notes | Square format. White margin at bottom with candidate's name and date of photograph. |
Signature Requirements
| Dimensions | 350 × 350 pixels |
| File Size | 20 KB – 300 KB |
| Format | JPG/JPEG |
| Notes | White background, clear dark ink signature. |
General Rules
- Square photograph mandatory (350x350 to 1000x1000 px)
- White background with name + date stamp at bottom
- No dark or patterned backgrounds
- Regular prescription spectacles permitted without glare
- File size strictly between 20KB and 300KB
Frequently Asked Questions
- UPSC photo size kya honi chahiye?
- UPSC ke liye photo 350 × 350 pixels honi chahiye, 20–300 KB, JPG/JPEG format, White background.
- UPSC signature size kya hai?
- Signature 350 × 350 pixels honi chahiye, 20–300 KB, JPG/JPEG format mein.
- UPSC photo free mein kaise resize karein?
- SarkariPixels.online par jaayein, UPSC tool select karein, photo upload karein — tool automatically sahi size mein convert kar dega. Bilkul free, koi upload nahi.