Photo & signature for UPSC Civil Services

Exact photo and signature sizes for the UPSC Civil Services application form (Union Public Service Commission) — resize and compress free, in your browser.

2 files to uploadPhoto up to ~300 KBPortal upsconline.gov.in🔒 No upload

What you need to upload

📷up to ~300 KB
Photograph
Dimensions
350×350 px
Format
JPG / JPEG

Must show your NAME and DATE printed at the bottom

✍️up to ~300 KB
Signature
Format
JPG / JPEG

Black ink on white paper

✓ Do

  • Make sure your name and the photo date are printed at the bottom
  • Use a plain, light, evenly-lit background
  • Face the camera squarely with a neutral expression
  • Save as JPG before compressing to the target size

✗ Avoid

  • Don't upload a plain photo without the name/date strip
  • Selfies, filters or beautify modes
  • Caps, sunglasses or shadows on the face
  • Busy, dark or coloured backgrounds

Compress your photo to 300 KB

📁 Drop your image here, or click to choose (JPG / PNG)

About the UPSC Civil Services application

The UPSC Civil Services Examination recruits IAS, IPS, IFS and other central service officers. It recruits for IAS, IPS, IFS and other central civil services, and the online form on upsconline.gov.in requires the images listed above.

UPSC has a distinctive photo rule that trips up many applicants: the photograph must display your name and the date it was taken printed at the bottom of the image. A plain photo without this name-and-date strip can be rejected. UPSC also allows a much larger file (often up to around 300 KB), so you do not need to compress aggressively — keep the photo sharp and just confirm it stays under the stated limit with the name and date clearly readable.

⚠️ These figures are common, well-cited values — but exam requirements change between cycles. Always confirm the exact size and dimensions in the official Union Public Service Commission notification on upsconline.gov.in before uploading.

Need the rest of your application ready? Set exact pixel sizes with the Image Resizer, size your signature with Signature Resize, get a clean white background from the Passport Photo Maker, and merge photo and signature into one image with the Photo + Signature Combiner.

Frequently asked questions

Does the UPSC photo really need my name and date on it?
Yes. UPSC requires the photograph to show your name and the date the photo was taken printed at the bottom. Studios that take UPSC photos add this strip automatically; a photo without it can be rejected.
Why is the UPSC photo size limit larger?
UPSC commonly allows photographs and signatures up to roughly 300 KB — much larger than the 50 KB most exams use — so you can keep the image high quality. Always confirm the exact limit in the current notification.
How do I resize my photo for the UPSC Civil Services form?
Upload your photo below — it is preset to 300 KB for UPSC Civil Services. To set exact pixel dimensions first, use our Image Resizer, then compress here. Your signature can be sized with the Signature Resize tool.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser, so your photo, signature and documents never leave your device.

By Narender Chaudhary, Editorial & Product Lead · Updated June 2026

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