UPSC CSE Requirements
UPSC CSE Photo & Signature Size Requirements
Get your UPSC Civil Services photo and signature past the upload check the first time. Below are the exact pixels, KB limits and file format, and the resizer beside them opens pre-loaded with those very settings.
Resize UPSC CSE Photo →UPSC CSE (IAS/IPS/IFS) — photo & signature specifications
| Type | Dimensions | File size | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | 400 × 400 px | 20–300 KB | JPG | Square, white background, front-facing, no cap |
| Signature | 400 × 400 px | 20–100 KB | JPG | Black ink on white paper, scanned at ≥200 DPI |
You will attach these files on the UPSC online application portal (upsconline.nic.in) while completing the application or DAF. Because the numbers are occasionally revised between cycles, treat the current official notification as the final word.
How to resize your photo for UPSC CSE
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Launch the toolTap the button below and the resizer arrives already dialled in to the UPSC CSE numbers.
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Bring in your pictureDrop or browse for a JPG, PNG, HEIC or WEBP — anything up to 15 MB works.
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Frame it and saveFine-tune the crop, run it, and download. What you get is a clean 400×400 px JPG under 300 KB, set to upload.
Getting it right for UPSC CSE: the picture should be recent — within three months — against a plain white or off-white wall. Dress formally, skip caps, tinted glasses and bulky jewellery, keep your eyes open and let the whole face show clearly.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the UPSC CSE photo size in pixels?
For most cycles the form expects a square 400×400 pixel image on a white background, saved as JPG and weighing between 20 and 300 KB. Always confirm against the year's notification, since UPSC can revise it.
What is the UPSC signature size?
Upload a scanned signature at 400×400 pixels, 20 to 100 KB, in JPG. Write it with a black pen on clean white paper, then scan at 200 DPI or higher for a crisp result.
Can I use a mobile photo for the UPSC CSE application?
A phone camera is perfectly fine as long as the shot ticks every box — plain white backdrop, even light, the whole face in frame, then trimmed to 400×400 px and kept under 300 KB as a JPG. The resizer handles that last part.
What happens if I upload a wrong-sized photo for UPSC?
Either the portal refuses the file outright, or it slips through and gets queried later when your application is scrutinised. Matching the stated size upfront closes off both problems.
Does UPSC accept PNG photos?
No — the online form is built for JPG/JPEG. If your image is a PNG, save it as a JPG first and then upload.
How recent must the UPSC photo be?
Use a fresh photograph, ideally one clicked no more than three months before you fill in the form.