UPSC CSE photo & signature size 2026
The UPSC Civil Services Examination application asks for your photograph (20–200 KB) and signature (20–100 KB). A live photo is also captured on the portal. See the exact rules below, then fit every file in one go.
Upload rules at a glance
| Document | Size | File size | Format | File name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | Any | 20–200 KB | JPG/JPEG | photo.jpg |
| Signature | 350–500 px each side | 20–100 KB | JPG/JPEG | signature.jpg |
| Live photograph | — | — | Captured live | — |
Source: Examination Notice No. 05/2026-CSE; photo and signature instructions on the UPSC online portal · read on 27 Oct 2026
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Photograph
JPG/JPEG · 20–200 KB
Check yourself (4)
- Recent colour photo on a plain white background.
- Face covers about three quarters of the photo, looking straight ahead, both ears visible.
- It must match the live photo you capture while applying.
- Confirm these limits in your official notice before uploading.
Signature
JPG/JPEG · 20–100 KB · 350–500 px each side
Check yourself (3)
- Sign three times, one below the other, on plain white paper in black ink.
- All three signatures must be clear and legible.
- Confirm these limits in your official notice before uploading.
Live photograph
Captured live on the exam portal
- You also capture a live photo while filling the application form. Nothing to prepare here.
- Use good light, a plain light background and look straight at the camera.
- Remove caps and dark glasses.
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Good to know.
What is the photo size for UPSC CSE?
20–200 KB, JPG/JPEG. Recent colour photo on a plain white background. Face covers about three quarters of the photo, looking straight ahead, both ears visible. It must match the live photo you capture while applying.
What size should the signature be for UPSC CSE?
350–500 px each side, 20–100 KB, JPG/JPEG.
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