UPSC (CSE, NDA, CDS, CAPF, ESE): photo, signature & document size

Make your photograph and signature for Union Public Service Commission online application match the official spec in one go, with a pass/fail check before you upload.

Last verified: 19 Oct 2026 Official sources Official website ↗

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Important changes & notes

Process change: UPSC also takes a live photograph (webcam, or your phone via a QR code on screen) and matches it with the uploaded photo. If they do not match, you cannot proceed, so upload a recent photo that looks like you today.
The signature is three signatures, one below the other, on plain white paper in black ink, scanned as one image.
The instruction sheet lists the signature image dimensions as "350 - 500 pixels". We size the longer side to 500 px.

Required specification

From the official notification. ConvertRight sizes your files to these values.

Document	Format	Dimensions	File size
Photograph	JPG/JPEG	No fixed size	20–200 KB
Signature (three signatures)	JPG/JPEG	350–500 px	20–100 KB

Application kit

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Photograph

JPG/JPEG · No fixed size · 20–200 KB

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Tips

Face must cover at least 3/4 (75%) of the photo.
Recent colour photo; eyes not hidden by hair; avoid glare on glasses; do not sign the photo.

Signature (three signatures)

JPG/JPEG · 350–500 px · 20–100 KB

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Tips

Sign three times, one below the other, in black ink on plain white paper.
Scan all three as a single image.

How to prepare your UPSC (CSE, NDA, CDS, CAPF, ESE) documents

Take a clear photo in good light, or scan the paper (signature, thumb impression, declaration) at 200 DPI if you have a scanner.
Upload it in the matching box below. Rotate and adjust the crop so only the face, signature or impression is inside.
Tap “Make it fit”. We resize to the required pixels and pick the highest quality that fits the KB range.
Check the green ticks, then download each file or all of them as a ZIP and upload them on the official portal.

Frequently asked questions

What is the photograph size for UPSC (CSE, NDA, CDS, CAPF, ESE)?

Photograph: JPG/JPEG, No fixed size, 20–200 KB. Face must cover at least 3/4 (75%) of the photo. Source: UPSC: Instructions for uploading the photo & signature, last verified 19 Oct 2026.

What is the signature size for UPSC (CSE, NDA, CDS, CAPF, ESE)?

Signature (three signatures): JPG/JPEG, 350–500 px, 20–100 KB. Sign three times, one below the other, in black ink on plain white paper. Source: UPSC: Instructions for uploading the photo & signature, last verified 19 Oct 2026.

My file is smaller than the minimum KB. What should I do?

Use “Make it fit”. We keep the highest JPEG quality allowed; if the image is still too small (common for simple signatures), we add harmless padding inside the file so it meets the minimum size. The picture itself does not change.

Will the portal accept a photo taken on my phone?

Usually yes, if it is sharp, well lit and on a plain light background. Crop it to the face and shoulders using the box above. Avoid filters, beauty modes and selfies at arm’s length.

Are my photo and documents uploaded to ConvertRight?

No. Everything runs inside your browser. Your files never leave your device, and nothing is stored after you close the page.

How do you know these specs are correct?

We read the official notification and link it under “Official sources” with the date we last checked (19 Oct 2026). Specs can change between years, so open the notification for your cycle if anything looks different.

Official sources

Last verified: 19 Oct 2026. ConvertRight is not affiliated with Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Specs can change with each notification; always confirm in the notification you are applying under. Spec changed? Tell us