UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam photo & signature size
The upload requirements for the UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam application — and free tools that produce exact-size files without uploading anything to a server.
Photo
- File size
- 20–300 KB
- Format
- JPEG
- Background
- white
Recent passport-style photo; face clearly visible.
Make this photoSignature
- File size
- 20–300 KB
- Format
- JPEG
How to prepare your files for UPSC CSE
- 1Prepare a clear passport-style photo on a white background.
- 2If your file exceeds the limit, compress it with UploadReady to fit the 20–300 KB window.
- 3Prepare the signature image the same way with Signature Optimizer.
Specs reflect the UPSC online application instructions, verified for the 2025 cycle. Requirements can change with each notification — always confirm against the current official notice before submitting. Report a change.
Frequently asked
What is the UPSC photo size limit?
The UPSC portal generally accepts JPEG photos between 20 KB and 300 KB. The exact window is printed in the instructions for each exam — check your notification.