Official Union Public Service Commission dimensions, size limits & zero-upload in-browser compression
Verified gazette guidelines, dimension tolerances, and scrutiny rules for Union Public Service Commission recruitment
Applying for Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) requires strict adherence to Union Public Service Commission digital upload rules. Non-compliant photos with incorrect dimensions, missing Date of Photo (DOP), or signatures outside the 20–300 KB threshold are automatically rejected by commission servers without manual review. This verified preset configures exact dimensions, compression ratios, and aspect borders directly in your browser.
The candidate's face must occupy at least 3/4th (75%) of the photographic image area. The photograph must not be older than 10 days from the date of the commencement of the online application process. Candidate's appearance on the examination day must match the photograph (beards, hairstyles, and moustaches must be consistent). Both edges of the face, neck, and ears must be illuminated without specular glare. The prescribed background is: Plain white or light grey background. Mandatory dimensions: Minimum 350 × 350 pixels, Maximum 1000 × 1000 pixels (Square 1:1 Aspect Ratio). File size boundary: 20 KB to 300 KB in JPEG / JPG. Candidate's full name and Date of Photograph (DOP) must occupy the lower portion of the image. The photo must not be older than 10 days before application start date.
Candidate signatures must strictly measure Minimum 350 × 350 pixels, Maximum 1000 × 1000 pixels and weigh between 20 KB and 300 KB in JPEG / JPG format. Scanned with Black ink on white paper. Clear, un-smudged signature centered in the frame.
Automated scrutiny algorithms at Union Public Service Commission reject applications for the following reasons: Face area occupying less than 75% of the frame.; Absence of the candidate name and Date of Photograph (DOP) along the bottom margin.; Image dimensions smaller than 350 × 350 pixels or file size outside the 20 KB to 300 KB boundary.; Blurred signature scan with low contrast.. Utilizing this verified tool ensures your digital assets conform strictly to gazette parameters prior to online upload.
1. Upload your photograph or signature file directly onto the canvas. 2. Verify that the pre-configured dimensions and kilobyte sliders match your notification circular. 3. Adjust the facial alignment crop box to center your pupils and ears. 4. If your examination requires candidate name and Date of Photo (DOP), toggle the inscription banner and input your credentials. 5. Download your processed JPG, compressed to the exact compliant boundary.
All image manipulation, face cropping, Date of Photo inscription, and file compression execute 100% locally on your personal device using HTML5 Canvas APIs. Zero photographic or signature data is ever uploaded to or stored on external servers.
Official candidate questions and compliance answers for Union Public Service Commission applicants
