Exam Guides4 min read•October 2026
UPSC OTR Photo and Signature Size Guidelines 2026
Avoid UPSC OTR application rejection. Check official pixel dimensions (350x350px min) and size limits (20-300KB).
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UPSC One Time Registration (OTR) Photo & Signature Rules 2026
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) enforces specific criteria for Civil Services (CSE), NDA, CDS, CMS, and IES uploads:
1. Candidate Photograph Requirements
- Dimensions: Minimum 350 × 350 pixels, Maximum 1000 × 1000 pixels (1:1 Square aspect ratio).
- File Size: Strictly between 20 KB and 300 KB.
- Face Area: The face must occupy at least 75% (3/4th) of the total image area.
- Recency: Must be taken within 10 days of the application start date.
- Name & Date: Candidate's full name and photo capture date should be clearly imprinted at the bottom if specified in the active exam notification.
2. Scanned Signature Requirements
- Dimensions: Minimum 350 × 350 pixels, Maximum 1000 × 1000 pixels.
- File Size: Strictly between 20 KB and 300 KB.
- Ink: Signed with black ink on clean white paper.
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