UPSC Photo & Signature Size
Usual photo and signature limits for UPSC exams, with a resizer that fills them in for you. Free. Works in your browser; your files are not uploaded.
UPSC upload sizes in recent notices
| Upload | File size | Pixels (width × height) | Resize |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC photo | up to 250 KB | As in your notice | Use this size |
| UPSC signature | up to 250 KB | As in your notice | Use this size |
UPSC keeps your photo and signature in the one-time registration (OTR) profile, so the same files are used for every UPSC exam you apply for. Format: JPG. Always match these with the notification of your exam; it is the final word.
UPSC presets
Usual sizes in recent notices (the largest allowed file size, and the pixel size where it is fixed). Notices change: match them with yours, and change the numbers below if they differ. The result is never larger than the size you set; some forms also want a minimum size, so check that too.
Quick sizes
Exams that use these sizes
Other exams: SSC · IBPS & SBI · Railway (RRB) · any size in KB
Frequently asked questions
What is the UPSC photo size?
Recent notices ask for up to 250 KB, as a JPG file. Check the notification of your exam, because limits can change from one year to the next.
What is the UPSC signature size?
Recent notices ask for up to 250 KB, as a JPG file. Check the notification of your exam, because limits can change from one year to the next.
Which exams use these UPSC sizes?
UPSC Civil Services, UPSC NDA, UPSC CDS, UPSC CAPF AC. Every notification still states its own limits, so compare them before you upload.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. The resizer runs inside your browser on your own phone or computer. Your photo is never sent to our server.