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UPSC CSE Photo & Signature Size

The UPSC CSE (UPSC) portal requires a photo of 600×800 px (max 300 KB, JPEG) and a signature of 800×200 px (max 300 KB). Use the three steps below to crop, resize, and compress both — entirely in your browser, nothing is uploaded.

Requirements change each exam cycle. Always verify from the official upsconline.nic.in notification before submitting.

Photo Size
600×800 px
Photo Max
10–300 KB
Signature Size
800×200 px
Sign KB
≤ 300 KB
Background: Light or white background, face clearly visible
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Crop, Resize & Compress Photo

Target: 600×800 px · ≤ 300 KB · JPEG

Photo — 600×800 px

Drop your photo, choose Crop (trims sides of a landscape selfie) or Fit (keeps full face with padding). The export bar is pre-set to JPG · 300 KB limit — click Export to crop and compress in one step.

Open full tool →
Target:×px

Drop an image to start

Or click to browse • 100% client-side

How it works

  1. 1Upload an image
  2. 2Choose target: ratio, exact size, or platform preset
  3. 3Pick fit mode: crop, fit, or stretch
  4. 4Export at full resolution
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Crop & Compress Signature

Target: 800×200 px · ≤ 300 KB · JPEG

Signature — 800×200 px

Sign on plain white paper with black/blue ink. Photograph or scan it, then drop it here. Trim whitespace using Crop mode. Export compresses to ≤ 300 KB automatically.

Target:×px

Drop an image to start

Or click to browse • 100% client-side

How it works

  1. 1Upload an image
  2. 2Choose target: ratio, exact size, or platform preset
  3. 3Pick fit mode: crop, fit, or stretch
  4. 4Export at full resolution

Official Requirements Summary

  • Photo should be clear with the face covering a large portion of the frame.
  • Signature should be on plain white paper, signed with black or blue ink pen.
  • Confirm exact KB limits from the current UPSC notification before submitting.

Source: upsconline.nic.in

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the photo size for UPSC CSE?
The UPSC CSE (UPSC) portal requires a photo of 600×800 pixels in JPG / JPEG format, with a maximum file size of 300 KB and a minimum of 10 KB. Light or white background, face clearly visible.
What is the signature size for UPSC CSE?
The UPSC CSE signature upload requires an image of 800×200 pixels in JPG / JPEG format, with a maximum file size of 300 KB. Sign on plain white paper with black or blue ink, scan or photograph it, then compress using the tool below.
My photo is a selfie in 16:9 landscape — how do I fix it for UPSC CSE?
Open the Crop & Resize tool above. It is pre-loaded with the exact 600×800 px target. Select "Crop" mode, which trims the wide sides and keeps only the centre portion. Export as JPG, then use the Compress tool to bring it under 300 KB.
How do I compress a photo under 300 KB for UPSC CSE?
Use the Compress Photo section on this page. Set the target KB to 300 (keep it above 10 KB), choose JPG format, then click Compress. The tool binary-searches quality settings to get as close to your target as possible — all in your browser, nothing uploaded.
Does UPSC CSE accept WebP or PNG photos?
No — UPSC portals generally require JPG / JPEG. WebP is not accepted by most government exam portals. Always save your final upload as JPEG (.jpg) unless the current official notification specifies otherwise.
Any special rules I should know about UPSC CSE photos?
Photo should be clear with the face covering a large portion of the frame.
What else should I know about the UPSC CSE photo upload?
Signature should be on plain white paper, signed with black or blue ink pen.

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Last updated: 1 June 2026 · Data sourced from official UPSC portals. Requirements may change — verify before submitting.