UPSC Photo & Signature Requirements 2026 — Complete Upload Guide

UPSC Photo & Signature Requirements 2026

Complete guide to UPSC Civil Services photo and signature upload specifications, verified from the official UPSC portal (upsconline.nic.in).

Photo Specifications (Verified)

• Format: JPEG / JPG only
• File Size: 20 KB to 200 KB
• Background: Plain white
• Face Coverage: Must occupy approximately 75% of the frame
• Appearance: Recent passport-size color photograph, both ears clearly visible
• Name & Date: ⚠️ UPSC does not require name/date text on the photograph
• Live Photo: UPSC now requires a live webcam photo capture during application for verification

Signature Specifications

• Format: JPEG / JPG only
• File Size: 20 KB to 100 KB
• Method: Sign three times (one below the other) on white paper using black ink only
• Scan: Scan all three signatures as a single image

How to Format Your UPSC Photo

Use our free Photo Compressor to get the exact specifications:

1. Upload your photo — Any format, any size
2. Set file size — Enter target size (e.g., 150KB to stay within 20-200KB range)
3. Download — Get your UPSC-ready JPEG instantly

No signup required, 100% browser-based processing.

Common UPSC Upload Errors & Fixes

• "File size should be between 20KB to 200KB" → Use our compressor, set target to 150KB
• "Only JPG/JPEG format accepted" → Our tool auto-converts PNG/HEIC to JPEG
• "Photo must have white background" → Use our Advanced Editor

Important Notes

• Do NOT add name/date text overlay unless explicitly stated in your year's notification
• The live photo captured during application will be compared with your uploaded photo
• Keep your appearance consistent between uploaded photo and live capture
• Both ears must be clearly visible — no caps, sunglasses, or heavy accessories

Preparing for UPSC?

Check out PrepDose for free AI-curated UPSC current affairs and revision.

Format your UPSC photo now — Use our free compressor tool to ensure your photo meets all official requirements.