Photograph
Required110×140 px · up to 40 KB · JPEG
Recent photo, colour or black and white. A live photo is also captured on the form.
Replaces the background on your device. The first time downloads about 3 MB.
JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here
HPPSC photo & signature size
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
Checked against the official notification on 30 Sept 2026Official notification
Prepare your files
Add each file below. It is resized and compressed to the exact rules on your device.
Signature
Required140×110 px · up to 40 KB · JPEG
Sign on white paper with a black ink pen.
JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here
Other documents (6)
Matriculation certificate
Requiredup to 1024 KB · JPEG/PDF
No size limit given. Proof of age. File type not stated.
Image or PDF (up to 20 MB) · or drop it here
Bachelor degree and mark sheets
Requiredup to 1024 KB · JPEG/PDF
No size limit given. Degree with mark sheets of all years or a consolidated mark sheet. File type not stated.
Image or PDF (up to 20 MB) · or drop it here
Category certificate
If applicableup to 1024 KB · JPEG/PDF
No size limit given. SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ex-serviceman, ward, WFF or disability, on the H.P. Government format. File type not stated.
Image or PDF (up to 20 MB) · or drop it here
Bonafide Himachali certificate
If applicableup to 1024 KB · JPEG/PDF
No size limit given. For reserved category candidates. File type not stated.
Image or PDF (up to 20 MB) · or drop it here
EWS income and asset or BPL certificate
If applicableup to 1024 KB · JPEG/PDF
No size limit given. With the non-SC/ST/OBC certificate on the H.P. format. File type not stated.
Image or PDF (up to 20 MB) · or drop it here
Ex-serviceman discharge certificate or service book
If applicableup to 1024 KB · JPEG/PDF
No size limit given. With NOC and date of retirement; SSCOs released on or after 13-02-2020 add gratuity proof. File type not stated.
Image or PDF (up to 20 MB) · or drop it here
All size requirements
| Document | Size | File size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 110×140 px | up to 40 KB | JPEG |
| Signature | 140×110 px | up to 40 KB | JPEG |
| Matriculation certificate | — | up to 1024 KBour default | JPEG/PDF |
| Bachelor degree and mark sheets | — | up to 1024 KBour default | JPEG/PDF |
| Category certificateIf applicable | — | up to 1024 KBour default | JPEG/PDF |
| Bonafide Himachali certificateIf applicable | — | up to 1024 KBour default | JPEG/PDF |
| EWS income and asset or BPL certificateIf applicable | — | up to 1024 KBour default | JPEG/PDF |
| Ex-serviceman discharge certificate or service bookIf applicable | — | up to 1024 KBour default | JPEG/PDF |
Sizes marked "our default" are not set by the official notification. The tool uses a common size, so check the limits shown on the application form.
Spotted a size that does not match the notification?
Why applications get rejected
- Photo is not exactly 110×140 px
- Photo file is the wrong size (must be up to 40 KB)
- Signature is not 140×110 px, up to 40 KB
- Background is not plain white or light
- Face is blurry, too small or covered (cap, dark glasses)
- Signature is written in capital letters
- File saved as PNG or HEIC instead of JPEG
Questions
What is the HPPSC application photo size and format?
The HPPSC application photo must be a 110×140 px image up to 40 KB in JPEG format. Note: Recent photo, colour or black and white. A live photo is also captured on the form.
What is the signature size for HPPSC?
The HPPSC signature must be 140×110 px, JPEG, up to 40 KB. Note: Sign on white paper with a black ink pen.
Which documents does HPPSC need, and what is each document size?
The application asks for 8 files: Photograph (110×140 px, up to 40 KB, JPEG); Signature (140×110 px, up to 40 KB, JPEG); Matriculation certificate (size not published, JPEG/PDF); Bachelor degree and mark sheets (size not published, JPEG/PDF); Category certificate (size not published, JPEG/PDF); Bonafide Himachali certificate (size not published, JPEG/PDF); EWS income and asset or BPL certificate (size not published, JPEG/PDF); Ex-serviceman discharge certificate or service book (size not published, JPEG/PDF).
Can I use a phone photo for HPPSC?
Yes. Upload it on this page. It is cropped to 110×140 px and compressed to up to 40 KB on your device. Use a plain light background and face the camera.
Are these the official HPPSC requirements?
They are the sizes our tool applies for HPPSC. Rules can change between cycles, so always cross-check with the latest official notification before you submit.
These are the sizes our tool applies. Rules can change between cycles, so match them with the latest official notification before you submit.