UPSC Civil Services, NDA & CAPF

UPSC Photo & Signature
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Resize your photograph and signature strictly as per UPSC CSE, NDA, CDS, CAPF, and IES guidelines. Meet the mandatory 350x350 min pixels and 20-300 KB limits instantly.

Min 350x350 px Max 300 KB Name & Date Support

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Required Dimensions Min: 350x350 px
File Size Limit 20 KB – 300 KB
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UPSC Photo and Signature Requirements: The Complete Guide

Applying for prestigious Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams like the Civil Services Examination (CSE / IAS / IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFoS), NDA, CDS, or CAPF involves adhering to incredibly strict technical guidelines. The UPSC application portal validates image dimensions and file sizes rigidly. An incorrect aspect ratio, missing information, or an over-compressed file can lead to an immediate rejection or disqualification later during verification stages.

Document Dimensions & File Size Requirements

Document Dimensions (cm) Pixels (Resolution) File Size Background
Photograph Passport size (~3.5 × 4.5 cm) Min: 350×350
Max: 1000×1000		 20 KB – 300 KB
(often 20–200 KB)		 Plain white
Signature - Min: 350×350
Max: 500×500 or 1000×1000		 20 KB – 100 KB
(max 300 KB in some)		 White paper

Special Note on Signature (3 Signatures on One Paper)

In some specific UPSC Detailed Application Forms (DAF), you may encounter a unique requirement: providing three signatures on one white paper in a single scanned file. You must scan the entire paper containing all three signatures together and upload it as one file. The file size for this combined signature document is usually restricted to 20 KB – 100 KB, with dimensions roughly between 350–500 pixels in height/width. You can select "3 Signatures on 1 Page" in our tool to automatically scale and compress your scanned page correctly.

Exam-wise Minor Variations

While the core technical requirements remain similar across UPSC portals, there are crucial minor variations depending on the specific exam you are applying for:

How to Use the UPSC Resizer Tool

Our online tool is engineered specifically for UPSC parameters to save you time and eliminate errors:

First, select whether you are uploading a "Photograph", "Signature", or "3 Signatures" from the dropdown. Second, upload your file (PNGs will be automatically converted to JPEGs). If you selected "Photograph", toggle the "Add Name & Date" switch to print the mandatory details cleanly at the bottom of your image. Finally, click the process button. The tool automatically resizes the image to fit the 350px minimum thresholds, pads the background with white space to prevent distortion, and executes advanced JPEG compression to guarantee your file lands safely within the 20 KB to 300 KB range.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UPSC CSE, NDA, CAPF and CDS photo requirements.

The UPSC Civil Services photograph must have a minimum resolution of 350x350 pixels and a maximum of 1000x1000 pixels. The file size must be strictly between 20 KB and 300 KB.
Yes. For many recent UPSC exams (including CSE, CAPF, and NDA), the official notification explicitly mandates that the candidate's name and the date the photograph was taken must be clearly printed at the bottom of the photo.
Signatures must have a minimum resolution of 350x350 pixels and be sized between 20 KB and 300 KB (though some specific forms limit it to 100 KB max). The signature must be clear and not pixelated.
In certain UPSC Detailed Application Forms (DAF), you are required to sign three times on a single white sheet of paper, scan the entire page as one image, and upload it. This file must be between 20 KB and 100 KB with dimensions roughly around 350–500 pixels.
No, it is highly discouraged. UPSC guidelines heavily prefer signatures done in dark black ink on plain white paper to ensure the scanned image is sharp, high-contrast, and legible for the admit card printing process.
UPSC strictly requires a plain white background for all candidate photographs, including CAPF and NDA. Additionally, your face should occupy 3/4th of the photo, and CAPF may require the photo to be not older than 10 days.