UPSC (IAS, IPS, etc.) — Photo & Signature Requirements
UPSC (IAS, IPS, etc.) is conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This page provides the official photo and signature specifications required for the online application form, along with free browser-based resizer tools that pre-configure the exact dimensions, KB range, and format for you.
Specifications
| Document | Dimensions (px) | File Size (KB) | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 400×400 | 20 – 300 | JPG |
| Signature | 400×400 | 20 – 100 | JPG |
Resize Photo
400×400 px • 20–300 KB • JPG
Open Photo ResizerResize Signature
400×400 px • 20–100 KB • JPG
Open Signature ResizerStep-by-step application guide
- 1Click a fresh photograph against a plain white or off-white wall in natural daylight. Your face should occupy 60–70% of the frame. No caps, no tinted glasses, no beauty filters.
- 2Sign your name in black or blue ballpoint pen on plain white unruled paper. Photograph or scan the signature and crop tightly, leaving a small white margin around the mark.
- 3Use the Photo Resizer below to bring your photo to exactly 400×400 px within 20–300 KB in JPG format. Everything happens in your browser — no upload required.
- 4Use the Signature Resizer to bring your signature to 400×400 px within 20–100 KB. Download and save with a clear filename.
- 5On the UPSC (IAS, IPS, etc.) application portal, upload each file to its designated field. Preview at 100% zoom before the final submit and download the acknowledgement PDF as proof of submission.
Common rejection reasons
Wrong file size
The portal may accept files outside the 20–300 KB window but the verification team will reject them later. Always hit the exact range.
Signature in capital letters
Most conducting bodies explicitly ban block-capital signatures. Sign in your normal running hand.
Coloured or busy background
Use a plain white or off-white background. Walls with curtains, shadows, or another person in frame are rejected.
Wrong field or format
UPSC (IAS, IPS, etc.) requires JPG format only. Uploading the signature in the photo field (or vice versa) is a surprisingly common mistake.
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