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UPSC Photo & Signature Size (Official Notice Guidelines)
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Under official UPSC instructions, your passport photograph must be a JPG between 20 KB and 200 KB with at least 75% face coverage on a plain white background without caps or glasses. Your signature requires signing three times vertically in black ink on white paper, scanned as a 20–100 KB JPG measuring 350–500 pixels.
Official UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) photo and triple signature guidelines. Set compliant kilobyte range and aspect ratio.
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How Do You Compress UPSC Photo and Triple Signature?
- Select either the Passport Photo preset (20–200 KB) or Triple Signature preset (20–100 KB) above.
- Upload your scanned passport photograph or triple signature image.
- Ensure the format is JPG and the file size stays between the prescribed minimum and maximum boundaries.
- Click Compress Image to generate a compliant JPG file within the official UPSC kilobyte limits.
- Download your file and save it as photo.jpg or signature.jpg before submitting on upsconline.nic.in.
Official UPSC CSE Document Specifications (upsconline.nic.in)
| Asset Type | File Size | Dimensions | Format / Background | Mandatory Official Rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport Photograph | 20 KB to 200 KB | No pixel dimensions prescribed in notice | JPG / Plain white background | At least 75% (3/4th) face coverage, head centered, both ear lobes visible, natural expression, no caps or dark glasses. Saved as filename 'photo'. |
| Triple Signature | 20 KB to 100 KB | 350 to 500 pixels | JPG / Plain white unruled paper | Candidate must sign three times vertically (one below the other) in black ink on white paper. Saved as filename 'signature'. |
| Live Photograph | Captured via portal | Camera frame | Good lighting condition | Live webcam capture or mobile QR scan mandatory during application; matched against uploaded passport photo. |
Source: UPSC Instructions for Uploading the Photo & Signature (Pages 2, 4–5), https://upsconline.nic.in/caf/assets/PDF/instruction-photo-signature-upload-upsc.pdf (Checked against the notice on 2026-10-24)
What Are the Top Rejection Reasons for UPSC Photos and Signatures?
The UPSC application portal automatically screens uploads against strict criteria from the official instructions: - Less than 75% Face Coverage: The candidate's face must occupy at least 3/4th (75%) of the total photo area with both ear lobes clearly visible. - Single Signature Upload: Candidates frequently upload a single signature. UPSC explicitly requires three signatures placed vertically (one below the other) on one white sheet. - Dark or Non-White Background: Photographs with colored, dark, or patterned backgrounds are rejected. The background must be plain white. - Glare on Eyeglasses: Spectacles with reflections hiding the eyes cause rejection. If glare cannot be avoided, glasses must be removed. - Inappropriate File Naming: Instructions specify saving files with filenames 'photo' and 'signature' respectively. - Mismatch with Live Capture: The uploaded passport photo is matched against the mandatory live webcam or mobile capture taken during application.
What Are the UPSC Appearance and Recency Rules?
UPSC guidelines mandate that the photograph must be recent and show the candidate's true current appearance.
Candidates must ensure that their physical appearance on examination day—including facial hair, spectacles, and hairstyle—matches the photograph uploaded in the application.
Frequently asked questions
Why does UPSC require a triple signature?
Per Clause 3.a of the official UPSC upload instructions, candidates must sign three times vertically (one below the other) on plain white paper using black ink in a single scanned image.
What are the exact pixel dimensions for the UPSC photo?
The official UPSC instructions do not prescribe fixed pixel dimensions for the passport photograph; they specify a JPG file between 20 KB and 200 KB with at least 75% face coverage on a plain white background.
Are spectacles permitted in the UPSC photograph?
Normal prescription glasses are permitted only if there are no reflections or glares obscuring the eyes. Tinted glasses and sunglasses are prohibited.
What file names are required for UPSC uploads?
The instructions specify saving the photograph file as 'photo' in jpg format and the triple signature file as 'signature' in jpg format.
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