UPSC Photo Resizer — Free Online Tool

About UPSC

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination (CSE) to recruit officers for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other central Group A and Group B services. It is considered India's most prestigious and competitive exam, consisting of Preliminary, Mains, and Interview stages. UPSC also conducts exams like CDS, NDA, CAPF, and Engineering Services.

How to Upload Your Photo for UPSC

1. Register on the UPSC One Time Registration (OTR) system at upsconline.nic.in by creating a new account.
2. Complete the OTR profile with personal details, educational qualifications, and upload your photograph and signature.
3. For the photograph, upload a JPEG file (2cm x 2.5cm at 300 DPI, 20-300KB) with a plain light/white background.
4. Upload your signature in JPEG format (2cm x 7cm, 10-40KB) signed with black ink on white paper.
5. When applying for CSE or other exams, the OTR images are auto-populated. Verify them before submitting the application.

Common Photo Mistakes to Avoid

• Uploading a photo that does not match the UPSC OTR specifications, which differ from SSC requirements in dimensions and file size limits.
• Using a photo older than 6 months, which UPSC may flag during the personality test (interview) stage.
• Not keeping a digital backup of the exact uploaded photo, which is needed again during the Mains application if the OTR system has issues.
• Uploading a signature with inconsistent style compared to what you will sign during the UPSC Mains exam and interview.

Tips for UPSC Photo

• Dress formally in the photograph since it appears on your UPSC admit card and will be the first impression during document verification.
• Use a light-colored or white background as specified in the UPSC OTR instructions.
• Ensure the photo is sharp and high resolution since UPSC prints it on multiple documents throughout the multi-stage process.
• Practice your signature to keep it consistent, as UPSC verifies signature matches across Prelims, Mains, and the Interview.