UPSC CSE Guidelines & Resizing
Civil Services Examination (CSE) for IAS, IPS, IFS, and central services.
Passport Photograph Guidelines
Width and height of the image must be equal (1:1 square ratio, 350x350 px to 1000x1000 px). Face must cover at least 75% of the photograph with plain white background. Photograph must not be older than 10 days from the start of the online application process. Candidate Name and Date of taking photograph must be clearly printed at the bottom of the photo.
Scanned Signature Guidelines
Sign on white paper with dark ink. Aspect ratio must be square-ish/compatible with 350x350px minimum bounds.
Photograph Instructions for UPSC CSE
- Photograph must be a square aspect ratio (1:1), minimum 350x350 pixels up to 1000x1000 pixels.
- File size must be strictly between 20 KB and 300 KB in JPG or JPEG format.
- The photograph must NOT be older than 10 days from the start of the online application process.
- Candidate Name and Date of taking photograph must be clearly printed at the bottom of the photo.
- The face must occupy at least 75% of the photograph with a plain white background and visible ears.
Signature Instructions for UPSC CSE
- Sign on plain white paper using dark ink (black ink preferred).
- Crop to square or near-square aspect ratio with minimum resolution of 350 x 350 pixels (up to 1000 x 1000 pixels).
- File size must be between 20 KB and 300 KB in JPG/JPEG format.
- Ensure the signature is in running handwriting and clearly legible.
Common UPSC CSE Application Rejection Traps
- Uploading non-square rectangular photos that become distorted on the UPSC OTR portal.
- Using a photograph older than 10 days from the application commencement date.
- Forgetting to imprint the candidate name and photo date at the bottom.
- Uploading photos with dark, textured, or outdoor background scenes.
- Uploading low-resolution images smaller than 350 x 350 pixels (portal blocks these).
- Signing on ruled paper or paper with background shadows.
- Signing in block capital letters.
Candidate Pre-Upload Checklist for UPSC CSE
Confirm photo is within 20-300 KB and signature is 20-300 KB.
Ensure frontal posture with visible ears and plain background. Use running handwriting for signatures.
Ensure files are in JPG/JPEG format with clear preview contrast before final portal submission.
Frequently Asked Questions (UPSC CSE Document Uploads)
UPSC requires that the uploaded photograph must not be older than 10 days from the date of commencement of the online application process.
Yes. The candidate’s full name and the date on which the photograph was taken must be clearly printed at the bottom of the photo.
UPSC requires a square ratio (1:1) with dimensions between 350 x 350 pixels (minimum) and 1000 x 1000 pixels (maximum).
The photo file size must be between 20 KB and 300 KB in JPG or JPEG format.
A plain white background is required, with the face occupying approximately 75% of the total area.
UPSC requires signatures to be between 350 x 350 pixels (minimum) and 1000 x 1000 pixels (maximum) in JPG format.
Learn about common rejection errors, DPI print resolution, and sizing matrices across all boards.
Official Information & Disclaimer
Links and source verification dates.
This app is a client-side resizing tool and is not affiliated with any government body, the UPSC CSE commission, or its testing partners. Always review the official exam information bulletin to ensure sizes, aspect ratios, and backgrounds have not changed before submitting your application.