Applications Directory/UPSC Civil Services (CSE / NDA / CDS / CMS / IES)

Entrance & Academic Exams

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UPSC Civil Services (CSE / NDA / CDS / CMS / IES)

Photo, signature, and ID proof specifications for UPSC examination applications via upsconline.nic.in. Both photo and signature require 350–1000 px dimensions and 20–300 KB file size.

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Important Submission Guidelines

UPSC uses a Common Application Form (CAF) with One-Time Registration (OTR).
The 2026 CAF includes a LIVE PHOTO CAPTURE feature in addition to the uploaded scanned photo.
Both photograph and signature share the same dimensional range (350–1000 px) and file size range (20–300 KB).
Signature must be signed THREE TIMES stacked vertically and scanned as a single image.

Required Files (3)

File #1

Required by Portal

Verified Portal Rules

Passport Size Photograph

Mandatory

image

Recent colour photograph on plain white background. Face must cover at least 75% (3/4th) of the photograph area. Between 350 × 350 px and 1000 × 1000 px.

Accepted FormatsJPG / JPEG

File Size Limit20 KB to 300 KB

DimensionsWidth: 350–1000 px, Height: 350–1000 px

Resolution / DPI300 DPI

Background: Plain white background only

Portal Instructions:

Recent colour photograph (within last 6 months)
Plain WHITE background only — no patterns or coloured backgrounds
Face must cover at least 75% (3/4th) of the photograph area
Ears must be clearly visible
No dark glasses, caps, or head coverings (except religious headwear)
Minimum 350 × 350 px, maximum 1000 × 1000 px

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JPEG / JPG / PNG

Max 300 KB

File #2

Required by Portal

Verified Portal Rules

Scanned Signature (Signed 3 Times)

Mandatory

image

Sign THREE TIMES vertically on white paper with black ink and scan as one image. Between 350 × 350 px and 1000 × 1000 px, file size 20–300 KB.

Accepted FormatsJPG / JPEG

File Size Limit20 KB to 300 KB

DimensionsWidth: 350–1000 px, Height: 350–1000 px

Resolution / DPI300 DPI

Background: Pure white background

Portal Instructions:

Sign THREE TIMES — one below the other (stacked vertically) on the same white paper
Use BLACK ink only
Scan all three signatures as a SINGLE image file
Signature must be centered and must not touch the edges
Do NOT upload digital, typed, or electronically edited signatures
Must not be blurred or smudged

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JPEG / JPG / PNG

Max 300 KB

File #3

Required by Portal

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Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Passport / Voter ID)

Mandatory

pdf

Scanned copy of government-issued photo identity proof. Must be clearly legible.

Accepted FormatsPDF, JPG / JPEG

File Size Limit20 KB to 300 KB

Portal Instructions:

Scan at 200 DPI minimum for legibility
All text, photo, and ID number must be clearly readable
Accepted: Aadhaar, PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter ID

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PDF Document

Max 300 KB

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