UPSC triple signature rules
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Signature | Signed 3 times, one below the other |
| Format | One JPG, file name “signature” |
| Size | 20–100 KB |
| Pixels | 350–500 px |
Official source: UPSC – Instructions for uploading documents (PDF). Last verified: 3 Nov 2026. MondayKit is not affiliated with the Union Public Service Commission. The notice is the authority – always check it before you upload.
How to scan and upload it
Sign three times in a column, with the same signature you will use in the exam hall. Photograph the sheet straight on in daylight. Crop around the three signatures only – empty paper wastes bytes. The longest side is capped at 500 px and the shorter side kept at 350 px or more (with a white margin if needed), so both sides are within 350–500 px; the file is compressed into 20–100 KB and named signature.jpg.
Common rejection reasons
- File outside the KB range (too big or too small).
- Wrong format – the portal expects JPG/JPEG, not PNG or HEIC (convert iPhone photos with HEIC to JPG).
- Coloured or shadowed background instead of plain white.
- Face too small, ears hidden, or a cap, mask or dark glasses.
- Signature in CAPITAL letters, in pencil, or on lined paper.
Related: UPSC photo and signature resizer, all India tools.