Prepare the UPSC photo and the three-signature image in the official sizes. For Civil Services, CAPF, CDS, NDA, ESE and other UPSC exams.
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| Document | Size | File size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 350 to 1000 px per side (tool: 600 × 750 px) | 20–200 KB | Recent photo, face about three quarters of the frame |
| Signature | 350 to 1000 px per side (tool: 800 × 600 px) | 20–100 KB | Sign three times, one below the other, black ink on white paper |
| Live photo | Taken by the form | none | Captured with your webcam or phone in the Common Application Form |
All files are JPG/JPEG. Checked against the UPSC CAPF 2026 notice and OTR FAQ in November 2026. Rules can change between exam cycles, so compare with your own notice before you submit.
The form also asks you to take a live photo with your webcam or phone camera. You can't upload a file for it, but a few things make it pass the first time:
Older UPSC notices allowed up to 300 KB for each file. The 2026 notices allow up to 200 KB for the photo and 100 KB for the signature, with a minimum of 20 KB. Files that fit the new limits also fit the old ones, so the tool uses them. Some exams, like the Combined Medical Services exam, can ask for a very recent photo. Read your notice for the date rule.
Quick answers about the upsc tool.
A JPG between 20 KB and 200 KB, with each side between 350 and 1000 pixels. The tool makes 600 × 750 px.
Sign three times, one below the other, with black ink on white paper. Photograph the page, pick Signature ×3 and download. It becomes 800 × 600 px and 20–100 KB.
Yes. The application form asks you to take a live photo, in addition to the photo you upload.
No. It is processed in your browser only.
Everything runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.