The UPSC Civil Services Examination (IAS/IFS) is one of the most competitive exams in India — and the application portal is equally strict about photo and signature uploads. A wrong file size or format can block your submission entirely. Our UPSC Photo Resize tool ensures your passport photo and signature meet every official 2026 requirement — compress, resize, and download in seconds, completely free.
UPSC 2026 Official Photo & Signature Size Requirements
Before uploading to the UPSC application portal, confirm these specifications from the official UPSC notification:
📋 UPSC Passport Photo Specifications 2026
- Format: JPEG / JPG only
- File Size: 20 KB to 300 KB
- Max Dimensions: 350 × 350 pixels
- Background: Plain white — no shadows, no patterns
- Face: Must be clearly visible, no glasses, no cap
✍️ UPSC Signature Specifications 2026
- Format: JPEG / JPG only
- File Size: 10 KB to 40 KB
- Max Dimensions: 350 × 100 pixels
- Ink: Black pen on plain white paper
- Important: Signature must be in running handwriting — NOT capital letters
UPSC Photo vs Signature — Quick Reference Table
| Parameter | Passport Photo | Signature |
|---|---|---|
| File Size | 20 KB – 300 KB | 10 KB – 40 KB |
| Max Dimensions | 350 × 350 px | 350 × 100 px |
| Format | JPG / JPEG | JPG / JPEG |
| Background | Plain white | Plain white paper |
| Content | Recent passport face | Handwritten (running) |
How to Use the UPSC Photo Resize Tool — Step by Step
Step 1 — Upload Your Photo or Signature
Click the upload box above or drag your image directly. Supports JPG, PNG, and WebP. For UPSC photo, use a recent passport-size photo with white background. For signature, use a clear scan on white paper.
Step 2 — Set Dimensions
Switch to Pixel mode. For passport photo: enter Width = 350, Height = 350. For signature: enter Width = 350, Height = 100.
Step 3 — Set Target File Size
For photo: set target to 300 KB. For signature: set target to 40 KB. The tool will compress exactly within that limit.
Step 4 — Resize & Download
Click Resize Signature. Your UPSC-compliant file will be ready in seconds. Download and upload directly to the UPSC online application portal — no rejection!
Common Reasons UPSC Photo Gets Rejected
- File size outside range: UPSC rejects files below 20KB (too small) or above 300KB (too large). Use our tool to hit the exact sweet spot.
- Wrong format: Only JPEG/JPG is accepted. Our tool converts PNG/WebP automatically.
- Glasses or headgear: UPSC explicitly requires an unobstructed face — no sunglasses, frames covering eyes, or caps.
- Coloured or patterned background: Must be plain white. Light blue or grey often causes auto-rejection.
- Signature in capitals: UPSC requires running cursive handwriting. All-caps signatures are rejected.
- Old photograph: Photo must be recent (within 6 months). Old photos with yellowish tones are rejected by the AI scanner.
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