UPSC Photo & Signature Size 2026
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Exact photograph and signature dimensions for UPSC One Time Registration (OTR), Civil Services (CSE), NDA, CDS, and IES examinations as per the official 2026 notification.
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Direct dimensions, pixel limits, and KB requirements for top Indian government and entrance exam forms.
| Exam / Application Portal | Photo Dimensions & Size | Signature Dimensions & Size | Thumb / Marksheet Rules | Quick Preset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL / CHSL / MTS / GD | 3.5 × 4.5 cm (200 × 230 px) 20 KB to 50 KB JPG |
4.0 × 2.0 cm (140 × 60 px) 10 KB to 20 KB JPG |
White background, without spectacles or cap | |
| UPSC Civil Services / OTR | 3.5 × 4.5 cm (min 350 × 350 px) 20 KB to 300 KB JPG |
min 350 × 350 px 20 KB to 100 KB JPG |
Face must cover 75% of photo; name & date at bottom | |
| NSDL & UTI PAN Card | 213 × 213 px (300 DPI) Under 50 KB JPG |
400 × 200 px (300/600 DPI) Under 50–60 KB JPG |
Aadhaar PDF / Proof documents under 300 KB | |
| NEET UG & JEE Main (NTA) | 3.5 × 4.5 cm (Passport & Postcard) 10 KB to 200 KB JPG |
3.5 × 1.5 cm 4 KB to 30 KB JPG |
Postcard size: 4"x6" (10-200 KB); Fingers/thumb 10-200 KB | |
| IBPS / SBI PO & Clerk | 200 × 230 px (4.5 × 3.5 cm) 20 KB to 50 KB JPG |
140 × 60 px (Black ink only) 10 KB to 20 KB JPG |
Left Thumb Impression: 240 × 240 px (10 KB to 20 KB) | |
| Sarathi Driving Licence | 35 × 45 mm (Passport photo) 10 KB to 20 KB JPG |
35 × 15 mm 10 KB to 20 KB JPG |
Medical cert & documents PDF under 200 KB | |
| MPSC & Police Bharti | 3.5 × 4.5 cm (160 × 212 px) 20 KB to 50 KB JPG |
256 × 64 px 10 KB to 20 KB JPG |
Caste certificate & Non-Creamy Layer PDF under 250 KB |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about upsc photo size and fixing upload validation errors.
What is the UPSC photo size in pixels and KB for 2026?
The UPSC photograph must be between 350 × 350 pixels and 1000 × 1000 pixels, with file size strictly between 20 KB and 300 KB in JPG/JPEG format.
What are the new UPSC rules for candidate photograph?
Under the latest UPSC notification, the photograph should not be more than 10 days old from the date of the online application. The face must cover 75% of the frame.
What is the UPSC signature size?
UPSC signature must be between 350 × 350 px (up to 1000 × 1000 px) and file size strictly between 20 KB and 100 KB.