UPSC Recruitment Updated for 2026
UPSC Civil Services (IAS / IPS / IFS) Exam Photo, Signature & Thumb Impression Size Guidelines
UPSC OTR (One Time Registration) and Civil Services Application forms require square or proportional 20KB-300KB photo & signature uploads with Name and Date stamp.
Conducting Body: Union Public Service CommissionOfficial Portal
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1-Click Quick Resizers for UPSC IAS
Resize UPSC IAS Photo
Launch Photo Resizer Target: 20 KB to 300 KB (350 x 350 px minimum (up to 1000 x 1000 px))
Resize UPSC IAS Signature
Launch Signature Resizer Target: 20 KB to 300 KB (Black Ink on White Paper)
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Open 1-Click Studio Photo, Sign & Marksheet formatted in 1-Click ZIP.
Official UPSC IAS Document Dimension Matrix
Notification Verified| Upload Requirement | Allowed File Size | Dimensions / Pixels | Format | Key Guidelines |
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| Passport Photograph | 20 KB to 300 KB | 350 x 350 px minimum (up to 1000 x 1000 px) | JPG / JPEG | Plain White Background (3/4th face visibility). ⚠️ Name of Candidate and Date of Photo (not older than 10 days) at bottom |
| Scanned Signature | 20 KB to 300 KB | 350 x 350 px minimum | JPG / JPEG | Black Ink on White Paper. Strictly running handwriting. |
| Marksheet / Certificates | 100 KB to 300 KB | Standard A4 / Single Page | Clear readable text. No shadows. Self-attestation if required. |
Top Reasons Candidates Get Rejected in UPSC IAS
- •Photo older than 10 days from the date of application start
- •Pixel dimensions below 350x350 px
- •Missing printed name and date bar on photo
Frequently Asked Questions (UPSC IAS Photo & Sign)
What is UPSC photo and signature pixel dimension?
UPSC requires minimum 350x350 pixels and maximum 1000x1000 pixels with file size between 20KB to 300KB.
How old can UPSC photo be?
UPSC rules state the photograph must not be more than 10 days old from the commencement of application.