Photo Editor for UPSC & UPSC Signature Size
Prepare compliant photographs (350 × 350 to 1000 × 1000 px • 20KB – 300KB) with candidate Name & Date stamping, and resize candidate signatures to exact UPSC specifications.
UPSC Parameters
Select Candidate Photo for UPSC
Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP (Max 20MB)
Official UPSC Photo & Signature Rules (OTR)
Union Public Service Commission Guidelines| Document | Pixel Dimension Limits | File Size Limits | Format | Official UPSC Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC Photograph | 350 × 350 px (Min) • 1000 × 1000 px (Max) | 20 KB – 300 KB | JPG / JPEG only | Plain white background. 3/4th face coverage. Photo not older than 10 days. Candidate Name & Date printed at bottom. |
| UPSC Signature | 350 × 350 px (Min) • 1000 × 1000 px (Max) | 20 KB – 300 KB | JPG / JPEG only | Signed with black ink on white paper. Aspect ratio square or horizontal. No block letters. |
How to Use the UPSC Photo Editor
Choose UPSC Photo or UPSC Signature. Both require 350x350 to 1000x1000 px dimensions.
For photos, check the Name & Date box and type your full name. The tool stamps it cleanly on a white bar.
Select your photo or signature. The engine automatically compresses the asset to 20-300 KB.
Download the formatted image and upload directly to upsconline.nic.in without rejection.
Common Questions About UPSC Photo & Signature
According to official Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) guidelines, candidate photographs must be in JPG/JPEG format with pixel dimensions between 350 x 350 pixels (minimum) and 1000 x 1000 pixels (maximum). The file size must strictly range between 20 KB and 300 KB.
The UPSC signature must have pixel dimensions between 350 x 350 pixels (minimum) and 1000 x 1000 pixels (maximum), and a file size strictly between 20 KB and 300 KB in JPG/JPEG format. The signature must be signed with black ink on clean white unruled paper. Signatures in capital/block letters are not permitted.
Yes. Latest UPSC examination notices specify that the candidate's photograph should not be more than 10 days old from the date of application. The candidate's name and the date on which the photograph was taken must be clearly printed at the bottom of the photograph.
Upload your signature image to our UPSC Photo & Signature Editor above, switch to the "UPSC Signature" tab, and the tool will automatically lock the dimensions to 350 x 350 pixels and compress the file cleanly into the 20 KB to 300 KB range with pure white background contrast.
Yes. UPSC allows square aspect ratio (such as 350x350 px, 500x500 px, or 1000x1000 px) or standard 3:4 portrait ratios, as long as both height and width do not exceed 1000 pixels and are not smaller than 350 pixels.
UPSC strictly mandates a plain white or light-coloured background with three-fourths (75%) face coverage. Photos taken against dark or cluttered backgrounds are frequently flagged during scrutiny and can result in application rejection.
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