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UPSC CMS photo & signature size

Union Public Service Commission Combined Medical Services Examination

UPSC7 documents

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.

Photograph

Required

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

Signature (signed three times)

Required

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

Other documents (5)

Name Change Affidavit / Gazette Notification

If applicable

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

10th / Matriculation Certificate

Required

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

Photo ID Card

If applicable

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

Caste / EWS Certificate

If applicable

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

Disability Certificate

If applicable

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

Your saved files

    All size requirements

    DocumentSizeFile sizeFormat
    Photograph276×354 pxour default20–200 KBJPEG
    Signature (signed three times)350×350 pxour default20–100 KBJPEG
    Name Change Affidavit / Gazette NotificationIf applicable—50–300 KBPDF
    10th / Matriculation Certificate—50–300 KBPDF
    Photo ID CardIf applicable—20–200 KBJPEG
    Caste / EWS CertificateIf applicable—50–300 KBPDF
    Disability CertificateIf applicable—50–300 KBPDF

    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.

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    Report a wrong size

    For example: the 2026 notice asks for 20–50 KB, not 10–20 KB.

    Why applications get rejected

    • Photo file is the wrong size (must be 20–200 KB)
    • Signature is not 20–100 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 UPSC CMS application photo size and format?

    The UPSC CMS 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.

    What is the signature size for UPSC CMS?

    The UPSC CMS 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.

    Which documents does UPSC CMS need, and what is each document size?

    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).

    Can I use a phone photo for UPSC CMS?

    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.

    Are these the official UPSC CMS requirements?

    They are the sizes our tool applies for UPSC CMS. 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.