{"id":23651,"date":"2026-04-08T10:50:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T05:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/?p=23651"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:45:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:15:31","slug":"upsc-photo-and-signature-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-photo-and-signature-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Photo and Signature Guidelines 2026, Dos & Dont\u2019s"},"content":{"rendered":"

The UPSC Photo and Signature Guidelines 2026 have been officially released along with the Civil Services Examination (CSE) notification on the official website <\/span>upsconline.nic.in<\/b>. Candidates who wish to appear in the UPSC CSE 2026 must complete the online application process through upsconline.nic.in by following the correct document upload rules.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Uploading the photograph and signature in the prescribed format is extremely important. Any mistake in image size, format, or clarity can lead to rejection of the UPSC application form. The Commission strictly verifies these documents during exam verification and document authentication.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

This article explains the UPSC photo size, signature resize rules, upload process, live photo capture and required documents for UPSC Application Form 2026<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Also Check: UPSC Notification 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

UPSC Photo Size & Format Requirements 2026<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Candidates must follow the prescribed image specifications strictly. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in application rejection. The UPSC Photo Size & Format Requirements 2026 have been tabulated below.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
UPSC Photo Size & Format Requirements 2026<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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Requirement<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Specification<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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File Format<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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JPG Only<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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File Size<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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20 KB - 200 KB<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Background<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Clear<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Visibility<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Full Face Clearly Visible<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

Dos & Don\u2019ts While Uploading Photographs<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Candidates must upload their photograph carefully as per UPSC specifications to ensure a successful application submission and identity verification. Any mistake in photo clarity, background, or format may lead to rejection of the application form.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\"UPSC\r\n

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Dos<\/b><\/h3>\r\n