India
UPSC Civil Services Photograph
JPEG, 20–300 KB, 350 × 350 px minimum.
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UPSC Civil Services Photograph
India- Dimensions
- 350 × 350 px minimum
- File size
- 20 KB – 300 KB
- Format
- JPEG
Last checked 2026-08-16. Confirm on Union Public Service Commission, since requirements change without notice.
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| Pixel dimensions | min 350 × 350 px, max 1000 × 1000 px |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 300 DPI |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 |
| Maximum file size | 300 KB |
| Minimum file size | 20 KB |
| Accepted formats | JPEG |
| Background | Plain white |
Every rule
- JPEG between 20 KB and 300 KB.
- Minimum 350 × 350 pixels.
- Photograph must be recent, with the name and date printed on it for some cycles, check the current notification.
- Face clearly visible without a cap or dark glasses.
What goes wrong
The rejections people actually hit with this requirement.
Missing name and date on the photograph.
Some UPSC cycles require the candidate name and photo date printed below the face. Read the current year notification before uploading.
Check the official source
These figures were last checked on 2026-08-16. Requirements change without notice and portals do not always announce it, so confirm before you submit anything with a deadline or a fee attached.
Union Public Service Commission ↗