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UPSC photo and signature size
UPSC's online application (OTR) takes the photo and signature as JPG/JPEG files of 20–300 KB, between 350 × 350 and 1000 × 1000 pixels. For CSE 2026 you upload a photo and also capture a live photo.
Upload requirements
| Upload | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Photo | JPG/JPEG, 20–300 KB, 350 × 350 px to 1000 × 1000 px |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG, 20–300 KB, 350 × 350 px to 1000 × 1000 px. CSE 2026: sign three times, one below the other, on plain white paper (black ink preferred). |
| Live photo | CSE 2026 also captures a live photo; your face is checked at the exam venue. |
UPSC publishes separate photo instructions (such as how recent the photo must be) on upsconline. Read them on the portal before you upload.
Official source
UPSC OTR FAQ (Q43–44) and CSE 2026 notice (05/2026-CSE). Rules change between cycles, so always check the latest notice before you submit.
Get it right first time
- Open PixFit and pick the matching preset, or enter the KB range and pixel size above.
- Crop and clean up: PixFit whitens signature paper and can set a white background for photos.
- Save. PixFit hits the KB range without going over, offline, and never uploads your file.
PixFit is an independent app and is not affiliated with any exam board, bank, government body or embassy.