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UPPSC Photo, Signature & Document Upload Requirements

UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission) PCS exams require specific photo and signature specifications. Many applicants face rejection due to outdated photos, wrong dimensions, or file size issues. This guide covers UPPSC image and document requirements, common errors, and fixes using free browser-based tools.

Photo Size Requirements for UPPSC

UPPSC PCS specifications:

  • File size: 20–50 KB.
  • Dimensions: 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm. Approximately 250×250 to 275×354 pixels.
  • Format: JPEG only.
  • Background: Plain, light-coloured.
  • Face coverage: 50–60% of photo area. Recent colour photo (within 10 days), both ears visible, eyes open, proper lighting.

Use our image resizer, compress image, and passport photo tools.

Signature Size Requirements for UPPSC

Signature: 10–20 KB, 4 cm × 2 cm (approximately 220×100 pixels). Plain white paper, blue or black ink. Clear and legible, no smudges. Use our signature extractor and resize to 20KB.

Document Upload Requirements for UPPSC

Educational certificates and proofs are uploaded as PDFs. Check the notification for size limits. Use our PDF compressor, merge PDF, and JPG to PDF tools.

Common Upload Errors & How to Fix Them

  • Outdated photo — UPPSC requires photo within 10 days. Avoid selfies; use proper passport-style photo.
  • "Image size exceeds limit" — Resize to 45–48 KB when limit is 50 KB.
  • "Invalid file format" — Use JPEG only.
  • "Wrong dimensions" — Use passport photo tool for correct framing.

Step-by-Step Guide to Upload Documents Successfully

  1. Check the UPPSC notification for exact specifications.
  2. Take a recent photo (within 10 days). Use passport-style framing.
  3. Resize to 20–50 KB. Aim for 45–48 KB.
  4. Create signature image. Resize to 10–20 KB.
  5. Prepare documents. Compress or merge PDFs as required.
  6. Verify all files before submitting.

FAQs

What is UPPSC photo size in KB?

UPPSC (PCS) typically requires 20–50 KB for the candidate photo. Dimensions 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm. Use our image resizer to hit the exact limit.

How to reduce image for UPPSC form?

Use our image resizer, set target to 50KB, and download. Ensure JPEG format and passport-style dimensions. Photo should be recent (within 10 days).

What format does UPPSC accept for photo?

JPEG only. PNG and other formats are rejected.

UPPSC signature size—what are the limits?

Signature is typically 10–20 KB, 4 cm × 2 cm. Blue or black ink on white paper. Use our signature extractor and resize to 20KB.

Why does UPPSC reject my photo?

Common causes: outdated photo (must be within 10 days), selfie instead of passport photo, patterned background, wrong dimensions, or file over 50KB.

See how to resize image for government forms.

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