UPSC photo and signature size — full guide

When you fill the UPSC online application, the photo and signature must meet a fixed format. Below are the values UPSC typically asks for. Always confirm the exact numbers in the current official notification, because they can change from year to year.

Typical requirement

ItemFormatSize (typical)File size
PhotoJPG/JPEG3.5 × 4.5 cm (approx 350 × 450 px)20 KB – 300 KB
SignatureJPG/JPEG3.5 × 1.5 cm20 KB – 300 KB

How to make them

  1. Use the UPSC Photo Resize tool for the photo.
  2. Use the UPSC Signature Resize tool for the signature.
  3. Download both and upload to the UPSC portal.

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