How to Resize Signature for UPSC CSE
Upload your scanned signature or a clear landscape-orientation photo of the signed paper. This page automatically applies the UPSC CSE signature defaults: 400 pixels width, 100 pixels height, JPG format, and a target size of 200KB. The UPSC allows 20KB to 300KB for signatures.
UPSC uses a wider 400×100px format instead of the standard 140×60px used by most other exam boards. Scan the signature in landscape orientation and crop tightly before uploading. The signature must match across all stages: application form, DAF, Mains admit card, and document verification during training.
UPSC CSE Signature Requirements 2024-25
UPSC Civil Services signature specification is 400×100 pixels, 20KB to 300KB, and JPG or JPEG format. The signature should be handwritten on white paper using black or dark blue ink. Running cursive handwriting only — not block capital letters. UPSC's 400×100px requirement is unique — candidates should not use their standard 140×60px file for UPSC.
UPSC CSE Career Guide
UPSC CSE leads to All India Services and Central Services. IAS pay starts at ₹56,100 basic (Pay Level 10). Career spans 30+ years of public service. Probationary training at LBSNAA, Mussoorie for IAS. IPS trains at SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad. Service allocation is based on merit rank and preferences — top rankers get their choice of service and cadre. Benefits include government housing, official vehicle, medical coverage, and LTC. Scan the signature landscape-orientation, crop tightly, and resize using this tool to get the correct 400×100 dimension.
Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC CSE Signature Resize
400×100 pixels, 20-300KB, JPG. This is a wider format than most exams.
UPSC uses a landscape orientation for better legibility. Most other exam boards use 140×60px.
No. UPSC requires 400×100px. Resize specifically for UPSC using this tool.
Yes. Sign in your natural language, Hindi or English.
Yes. UPSC allows up to 300KB. Target around 200KB for good quality.
Yes. Keep the same signature throughout the entire selection process.
Same: 400×100px, 20-300KB, JPG for DAF-I and DAF-II.
Crop your signature image landscape-style (wider than tall) before uploading.
Black ink on white paper. Dark blue is also acceptable.
No. Running cursive handwriting only. Not block capital letters.
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Final Checklist Before Uploading to UPSC Portal
Before submitting, confirm the file is 400×100px, between 20KB and 300KB, and in JPG format. The UPSC portal will reject files at 140×60px which is the standard for other exams. Keep a separate folder for UPSC application files to avoid accidentally uploading a different exam's signature.
Privacy and Offline Processing
This toolkit processes images in your browser using the Canvas API. Your signature is not uploaded to any server. Processing happens locally on your device and the result is offered as a downloadable file.