UPSC Photo & Signature (CSE / NDA)
Verified 2026-03-03 • UPSC photo & signature upload instructions (PDF)
UPSC online applications require strictly named files: photo.jpg (20–200 KB) and signature.jpg (20–100 KB). Your face must cover about three-fourths (75%) of the photo, on a plain white background, with both ears visible.
The signature must be three vertical signatures on white paper in black ink, scanned as a single JPG. This tool helps you crop and compress to KB limits; prepare the triple signature on paper before scanning.
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Crop so your face covers about 75% of the frame; both ears visible, white background.
About UPSC requirements
The signature must be three vertical signatures on white paper in black ink, scanned as a single JPG. This tool helps you crop and compress to KB limits; prepare the triple signature on paper before scanning.
- Face ~75% of frame
- Filenames photo.jpg / signature.jpg
- Triple signature on one scan
Common rejection reasons
- Photo below 20 KB or above 200 KB
- Face too small in frame (less than ~75% coverage)
- Wrong filename (must be photo / signature)
- Signature scan missing one of three signatures or wrong ink color
FAQ & help
What pixel size does UPSC require for photos?
UPSC emphasizes KB limits and 75% face coverage more than fixed pixels. This tool uses a square crop then compresses to 20–200 KB.
Can this tool create three signatures automatically?
Not yet — sign three times on paper, scan once, then use the Signature tab to resize and compress to 20–100 KB.
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About UPSC requirements
UPSC online applications require strictly named files: photo.jpg (20–200 KB) and signature.jpg (20–100 KB). Your face must cover about three-fourths (75%) of the photo, on a plain white background, with both ears visible.
The signature must be three vertical signatures on white paper in black ink, scanned as a single JPG. This tool helps you crop and compress to KB limits; prepare the triple signature on paper before scanning.
- Face ~75% of frame
- Filenames photo.jpg / signature.jpg
- Triple signature on one scan
Common rejection causes
Photo below 20 KB or above 200 KB
Face too small in frame (less than ~75% coverage)
Wrong filename (must be photo / signature)
Signature scan missing one of three signatures or wrong ink color
Frequently asked questions
What pixel size does UPSC require for photos?
UPSC emphasizes KB limits and 75% face coverage more than fixed pixels. This tool uses a square crop then compresses to 20–200 KB.
Can this tool create three signatures automatically?
Not yet — sign three times on paper, scan once, then use the Signature tab to resize and compress to 20–100 KB.
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