UPSC Photo & Signature Size 2026 (Civil Services): Resize to Exact KB

UPSC has strict photo and signature rules, including a triple signature in one image. Resize both files to the reported 2026 limits below.

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Clean-up (whiten paper, darken ink) for signature / thumb / declaration

Fit whole image, no cropping (adds white padding)

Add name + date strip under photo (some forms require it)

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JPG, PNG, WebP. For signatures, photograph your signature on plain white paper in good light.

UPSC (Civil Services) photo and signature requirements

Document	Size used by this tool	File size
Photograph	350×450 px	20–200 KB
Signature (3 signatures)	450×150 px	20–100 KB

Sign three times, one below the other, in one image. Face should fill about 75% of the photo. A live photo is also required.

The photo should be a recent colour photo on a plain white background, with your face filling about 75% of the frame and both ears visible.
Sign three times, one below the other, in black ink on white paper and scan all three in a single image.
UPSC also asks for a live photo during the application and compares it with the uploaded one, so use a recent, front-facing photo.
Save files with the names the portal asks for, such as photo and signature.

What is the UPSC photo size in KB?

20 to 200 KB in JPG.

What is the UPSC signature size?

20 to 100 KB in JPG, with the image about 350 to 500 pixels wide.

Does UPSC accept blue ink signatures?

Reports of the official instructions say black ink on white paper is required.