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UPSC Photo & Signature Compressor (2026)

Compress photo and signature for UPSC OTR portal (350×350 to 1000×1000 px, 20KB to 300KB) matching 75% face view rules.

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Quick Answer:UPSC One Time Registration (OTR) requires photo and signature files between 20KB and 300KB, with equal width and height (350×350 px to 1000×1000 px), 75% face coverage, and candidate name/date stamp taken within 10 days of application.

TARGET150 KB

MODEUPSC Photo

QUEUEEMPTY

FORMATJPEG (STANDARD)

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COMPRESSION ENGINE MODE

STEP 1: SELECT EXAM OR PORTAL

STEP 2: SELECT DOCUMENT TYPE

UPSC Photo Specification Locked

Range: 20KB to 300KB

Target Size150 KB

Dimensions500 × 500 px (Min 350 × 350 px)

Output FormatJPEG (Stripped EXIF)

Portal FitMatches Specification

PORTAL VALIDATION RULES:

File size must range between 20KB and 300KB (recommended: 100KB to 200KB).
Dimensions must be square, minimum 350×350 px, maximum 1000×1000 px.
Candidate's face must occupy at least 75% of the photograph area.
Must be taken against a plain light/white background.

Auto-format dimensions to 500 × 500 px (Min 350 × 350 px)brushEnhance Dark Ink on Phone Scans (Ink Boost)

INTAKE // DROP FILES ON DESK

Select or Drop Images

Drop photo, signature, or up to 5 files at once. 100% in-browser, zero server uploads.

JPG / PNG / WEBP / HEIC·BATCH UP TO 5 FILES·MAX 10 MB EACH

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Exact Portal Validation Fit

SYSTEM.SPECIFICATIONS

Official UPSC OTR Document Size Specifications (2026)

Official document specifications compiled from 2026 notifications for Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Verified: October 2026Source: UPSC OTR Guidelines & CSE Notice (upsc.gov.in)Official Notification Verification Policy →

Document Type	Allowed KB Size	Dimensions	Format	Special Rules & Guidelines
Photograph	20 KB to 300 KB	350 × 350 to 1000 × 1000 px (1:1 ratio)	JPEG / JPG	75% face view; white background; candidate name and date of photo (within 10 days) at bottom.
Signature	20 KB to 300 KB	350 × 350 to 1000 × 1000 px (1:1 ratio)	JPEG / JPG	Dark ink on white unruled paper; must have equal width and height.

SYSTEM.PROCEDURE

How to prepare documents for Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

STEP 01
Select your candidate photograph or signature image.
STEP 02
Choose UPSC Photo (350×350 px, 20-300KB) or UPSC Signature preset.
STEP 03
Download the calibrated square JPEG file for instant UPSC OTR upload.

WORKED.EXAMPLE

Resizing a Rectangle Portrait to UPSC 500×500 px Square

ORIGINAL FILE3.1MB rectangular portrait (1200 × 1600 px)

TOOLKB OUTPUT142KB, 500 × 500 px square, candidate name & date inscribed

How it fits: The image is center-cropped to 1:1 aspect ratio with 75% face coverage, name/date added at base, and file size compressed to 142KB.

SYSTEM.TROUBLESHOOTING

Why is the portal rejecting my upload?

Most application rejections are caused by hidden dimension or background mismatches rather than KB limits alone.

Issue 1

UPSC portal rejects photo: 'Must not be older than 10 days'

Cause: UPSC OTR mandates that the photograph must be taken within 10 days of the start of the online application process.

Fix: Add the current date and your full name at the bottom of the photo using ToolKB's Photo Name & Date tool (/photo-name-date).

Issue 2

Portal displays 'Aspect ratio must be square' error

Cause: Uploading a rectangular photo (e.g. 350×450 px). UPSC strictly requires equal width and height (e.g. 500×500 px).

Fix: Select the UPSC Photo preset. ToolKB automatically centers and crops your image into a perfect 1:1 square.

Issue 3

Face coverage less than 75% error

Cause: Photo includes excessive torso or empty background margin.

Fix: Crop close from just below the collarbone to the top of hair so your face fills 75% of the frame.

Issue 4

File size below 20KB error

Cause: Third-party compressor compressed the image too aggressively below UPSC's 20KB minimum boundary.

Fix: Use ToolKB's UPSC preset which targets a robust 100KB to 150KB for pristine clarity.

Issue 5

Beard or mustache discrepancy rejection

Cause: Candidate's appearance in the photo doesn't match their physical appearance on exam day (UPSC rule mandates appearance consistency).

Fix: Ensure the photo reflects how you will appear at the exam hall (with or without facial hair).

Issue 6

Signature resolution below 350x350 pixels

Cause: Cropping signature image too small on phone.

Fix: Use ToolKB's UPSC Signature preset which normalizes the signature canvas to 500×500 px with white padding.

SYSTEM.FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 75% face coverage rule for UPSC photos?

UPSC mandates that the candidate's face (from chin to top of hair) must occupy at least three-fourths (75%) of the total photograph area.

Is a name and date stamp mandatory for UPSC 2026?

Yes. UPSC OTR guidelines mandate that the candidate's name and the date of taking the photograph (within 10 days) must be printed at the bottom of the photo.

What are the pixel dimensions for UPSC OTR photo and signature?

Both photo and signature must have equal pixel width and height, between 350 × 350 pixels and 1000 × 1000 pixels.

Can the UPSC photograph be older than 10 days?

No. UPSC rules state that the photo must not be older than 10 days from the opening date of the specific examination application form.

What is the maximum file size for UPSC photo and signature?

The upper limit for both photo and signature on the UPSC portal is 300KB in JPG format, with a 20KB lower limit.

How do I add my name and date on the photo for UPSC?

Use ToolKB's free Photo Name & Date Stamp tool (/photo-name-date). It stamps your name and current date in crisp compliant typography before compression.

HINGLISH GUIDE

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) ke liye photo aur signature ka size kaise kam kare?

Mobile ya Computer se Photo 20KB / 50KB me kaise banaye:
Agar aap Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) ka online registration form bhar rahe hain aur photo ya signature upload karte waqt error aa raha hai, to ToolKB par asani se exact size bana sakte hain:

Upar diye gaye tool me Select Image par click karke apna photo ya signature upload karein.
Preset Mode me UPSC option automatically active hai, jo official notification ke anusaar exact pixel width, height aur KB range set karta hai.
Processing complete hone ke baad Download button par click karein.
Aapka photo bina kisi quality loss ke turant browser me tayar ho jayega.

100% Privacy Guarantee: ToolKB me aapka photo ya document kisi server par nahi jata; sara compression aapke mobile/browser me hi hota hai.

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