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UPSC Photo & Signature Resizer
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Official Union Public Service Commission Specifications

Target: Photo (413x531 px, 20 KB to 300 KB) • Signature (140x60 px, 20 KB to 300 KB)

100% Client-Side Privacy: Your files never leave your device. All image resizing, cropping, and compression happen directly inside your web browser.

Select Exam Requirement

Official dimension & file size requirements

413 x 531 px, 20 KB - 300 KB (Civil Services, NDA, CDS)

Upload Photo or Signature

Drag & drop your file here, or click to browse

Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP • Max 15MB

UPSC Photo Resizer: 413x531 Pixels & Signature (20 KB to 300 KB)

Welcome to the dedicated online tool for UPSC Civil Services, NDA & CDS candidates. The Union Public Service Commission mandates strict image dimensions and file size validation during registration. Uploading pictures outside the official boundaries (Photo: 413 × 531 pixels (Aspect Ratio ~3:4), 20 KB to 300 KB; Signature: 140 × 60 pixels (Aspect Ratio ~7:3), 20 KB to 300 KB) triggers automatic rejection by the portal upload validator.

Our tool operates 100% locally in your browser without uploading your biometric photos or signature specimens to any cloud server. It uses HTML5 Canvas to crop images to the precise aspect ratio without facial stretching and intelligently adjusts JPEG compression to land within the official KB range.

Photo Size413 × 531 px
Photo Limit20 KB to 300 KB
Signature Size140 × 60 px
Signature Limit20 KB to 300 KB

Official UPSC Photo and Signature Specifications Table

Verified criteria according to the latest Union Public Service Commission recruitment notification.

RequirementUPSC PhotographUPSC Signature
Dimensions (Width × Height)413 × 531 pixels (Aspect Ratio ~3:4)140 × 60 pixels (Aspect Ratio ~7:3)
Allowed File Size20 KB to 300 KB20 KB to 300 KB
Allowed File FormatJPG / JPEG onlyJPG / JPEG only
Background ColorPlain white or light grey backgroundPlain white unruled paper
Facial / Signature GuidelinesCandidate face must cover at least 3/4th (75%) of the frameBlack ink pen on clean white unruled paper; no CAPITAL letters
Clothing & Glasses RulesNo caps or dark glasses; clear frontal pose with neutral expressionSign in running hand; no full initials
Recency RequirementTaken not older than 10 days from online application dateClear recent signature matching ID card
Rejection PreventionAutomatic padding applied if signature file compresses to less than 20 KBCrop precisely within box boundary

Important Tips to Prevent UPSC Portal Rejection

  • Ensure the face occupies at least 75% of the total photograph space without tilting.
  • Always sign with a black ink pen on white paper—blue ink can cause portal OCR issues.
  • Portals strictly reject signature files under 20 KB; our engine automatically injects standard JPEG padding if needed.
  • Do not wear tinted glasses or caps; both ears must be clearly visible in frontal view.

How to Resize Photo & Signature for UPSC in 4 Steps

Quick workflow to prepare 100% compliant examination files in seconds.

  1. 1

    Upload UPSC Photo or Scanned Signature

    Select your photo or signature file from your smartphone camera or scanner.

    Step 1 Ready
  2. 2

    Apply UPSC Preset (413x531 or 140x60)

    The tool automatically assigns 413x531 pixels for photo or 140x60 pixels for signature.

    Step 2 Ready
  3. 3

    Automated 20KB-300KB Local Compression

    In-browser HTML5 Canvas crops to cover aspect ratio without distortion and iteratively checks file size.

    Step 3 Ready
  4. 4

    Download Compliant JPEG

    Save the official UPSC-ready JPEG directly to your device with zero server latency.

    Step 4 Ready

UPSC Photo & Signature FAQs

Frequently asked questions regarding UPSC upload specifications and common errors.

Q:What are the official dimensions and file size for UPSC photos in 2026?
The official recommended dimension is 413 pixels in width by 531 pixels in height (within 350x350 to 1000x1000 pixel range). The file size must be strictly between 20 KB and 300 KB in JPEG format.
Q:Why does the UPSC portal reject my signature with "File size must be between 20 KB and 300 KB"?
Scanned signatures on white paper compress very efficiently, often resulting in small files between 5 KB and 15 KB. Since the UPSC server checks for a minimum of 20 KB, it rejects the file. Our resizer adds valid, standard-compliant JPEG metadata padding to ensure the final file size is safe and accepted.
Q:Does the UPSC photo require candidate name and date printed on it?
Recent UPSC notifications advise that the photo must be taken within 10 days of the online application form submission. Crisp, clear passport-style photos without distortion are accepted on the One Time Registration (OTR) portal.
Q:Can I upload a signature signed in capital letters for UPSC?
No. All government examination boards including UPSC disqualify applications if the signature is written in block/capital letters. Always upload your normal running handwriting signature.
Q:Is it safe to resize my UPSC documents on this website?
Yes, 100% safe. This is a purely client-side tool running in your local browser memory. No photos, signatures, or personal records are ever transmitted across the internet or stored on any server.

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