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Exam Form Kit
Verified 27 September 2026 from UPSC Online — FAQ (photo & signature specifications) and UPSC — Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 notice. Rules can change — check your own notification before submitting.
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A clear, recent photo facing the camera. A phone photo in front of a plain wall works.
or drag & drop an image here · JPG, PNG, HEIC
This exam also takes a live photo
UPSC asks you to upload a photo and also capture a live photo while filling the Common Application Form — make sure both match.
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Checked on 27 September 2026 against UPSC Online — FAQ (photo & signature specifications) and UPSC — Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 notice.
| Document | Pixel size | File size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 350–1000 px each side | 20–300 KB | JPG / JPEG |
| Signature (three times) | 350–1000 px each side | 20–300 KB | JPG / JPEG |
20–300 KB, JPG/JPEG. 350–1000 px each side.
20–300 KB, JPG/JPEG. 350–1000 px each side.
UPSC asks you to upload a photo and also capture a live photo while filling the Common Application Form — make sure both match.
Use “Practice it” in the kit above to check your lighting, background, and focus with your own camera first.
A JPG/JPEG file between 20 KB and 300 KB. It must be between 350 × 350 and 1000 × 1000 pixels. JPG/JPEG, 20–300 KB.
A JPG/JPEG file between 20 KB and 300 KB. It must be between 350 × 350 and 1000 × 1000 pixels. Sign three times, one below the other, on plain white paper.
UPSC asks you to upload a photo and also capture a live photo while filling the Common Application Form — make sure both match.
From UPSC Online — FAQ (photo & signature specifications) and UPSC — Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 notice, checked on 27 September 2026. Requirements can change between notifications, so compare them with the notification for your own application before you submit.
