UPSC Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination
Checked against the official notification on 30 Sept 2026Official notification
Add each file below. It is resized and compressed to the exact rules on your device.
276×354 px · 20–200 KB · JPEG
No pixel size given. Plain white background; face must cover 3/4 of the photo, both ears visible; do not sign it. File name must be photo.
Replaces the background on your device. The first time downloads about 3 MB.
JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here
350×350 px · 20–100 KB · JPEG
Sign three times, one below the other, in black ink on plain white paper; scan as one image, 350-500 px. File name must be signature.
JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here
50–300 KB · PDF
Only if your name has changed. File name must be name_change.
PDF up to 20 MB · or drop it here
50–300 KB · PDF
Date of birth proof; can be fetched from DigiLocker instead. File name must be board_certificate.
PDF up to 20 MB · or drop it here
20–200 KB · JPEG
Only if you do not verify with Aadhaar: voter ID, PAN, passport, driving licence or other govt photo ID. File name must be id_card.
JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here
50–300 KB · PDF
SC, ST, OBC or EWS certificate if you claim a reserved category. File name must be caste_certificate.
PDF up to 20 MB · or drop it here
50–300 KB · PDF
Only for PwBD candidates with 40% or more disability. File name must be disability_certificate.
PDF up to 20 MB · or drop it here
| Document | Size | File size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 276×354 pxour default | 20–200 KB | JPEG |
| Signature (signed three times) | 350×350 pxour default | 20–100 KB | JPEG |
| Name Change Affidavit / Gazette NotificationIf applicable | — | 50–300 KB | |
| 10th / Matriculation Certificate | — | 50–300 KB | |
| Photo ID CardIf applicable | — | 20–200 KB | JPEG |
| Caste / EWS CertificateIf applicable | — | 50–300 KB | |
| Disability CertificateIf applicable | — | 50–300 KB |
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?
The UPSC CAPF application photo must be an image of 20–200 KB in JPEG format. The notification sets no pixel size; our tool uses 276×354 px. Note: No pixel size given. Plain white background; face must cover 3/4 of the photo, both ears visible; do not sign it. File name must be photo.
The UPSC CAPF signature must be JPEG, 20–100 KB. The notification sets no pixel size; our tool uses 350×350 px. Note: Sign three times, one below the other, in black ink on plain white paper; scan as one image, 350-500 px. File name must be signature.
The application asks for 7 files: Photograph (20–200 KB, JPEG); Signature (signed three times) (20–100 KB, JPEG); Name Change Affidavit / Gazette Notification (50–300 KB, PDF); 10th / Matriculation Certificate (50–300 KB, PDF); Photo ID Card (20–200 KB, JPEG); Caste / EWS Certificate (50–300 KB, PDF); Disability Certificate (50–300 KB, PDF).
Yes. Upload it on this page. It is cropped to 276×354 px and compressed to 20–200 KB on your device. Use a plain light background and face the camera.
They are the sizes our tool applies for UPSC CAPF. 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.