UPSC Exam Photo (Civil Services)
Drop your photo below — it's cropped, resized, and compressed to exactly what this portal requires.
JPEG only20–300 KB
Target: JPEG·20.0 KB–300.0 KB
Full requirement details
No fixed pixel dimensions enforced — only format and file size. The exact byte range (commonly cited as 20–300KB) shifts slightly between notification cycles, so cross-check the current one on upsc.gov.in. A separate triple-signature upload is not covered by this tool.
Exact target size limits:20,480 bytes (20 KiB) to 307,200 bytes (300 KiB).
Crop & Alignment Guide
Align face features with the templates below
Background & Lighting Checklist
Ensure environment compliance
Background: Plain white or off-white background
Expression: Neutral facial expression, eyes open and looking straight at the camera, mouth closed
Lighting: Bright, even lighting with no shadows on the face or background
Accessories: Strictly remove glasses, hats, or wireless earphones (unless worn for religious/medical reasons)
Source: https://upsc.gov.inVerified: 2026-07-29
Requirements occasionally change — always cross-check against the source link above for anything as time-sensitive as an official application.