UPSC Photo Resizer with Name & Date (DOP)
Free online resizer engineered for UPSC One Time Registration (OTR). Automatically stamps candidate Name and Date of Photo on the bottom strip and locks file size between 20 KB & 300 KB.
Exact Size & Dimension Lock
Upload Passport Photo
Drag and drop your image here, browse from device, or Ctrl + V to paste from clipboard
100% Secure & On-Device Processing
Your photos, signatures, and identity documents are processed completely inside your browser using local client-side Canvas memory. Nothing is ever uploaded to any cloud server. Safe for all candidates and cyber cafes.
Mandatory UPSC Guideline: 10-Day Photograph Rule
The Union Public Service Commission explicitly mandates that the photograph must not be older than 10 days from the opening of the application window. The candidate’s Full Name and Date of Taking the Photograph (DD-MM-YYYY) must be legibly printed across the bottom portion of the image. Our tool generates this banner automatically.
Photograph Criteria
| File Size Boundary | 20.0 KB to 300.0 KB |
| Pixel Dimensions | Min 350 × 350 px, Max 1000 × 1000 px |
| Name & Date Overlay | Mandatory (Bottom 15% Strip) |
| Face Coverage | At least 75% of space |
| Background | Plain white or very light grey |
| Format | JPG / JPEG |
Signature Criteria
| File Size Boundary | 20.0 KB to 300.0 KB |
| Pixel Dimensions | Min 350 × 350 px, Max 1000 × 1000 px |
| Pen Type | Dark black ballpoint pen |
| Paper Standard | Clean white unruled paper |
| Capital Letters | Strictly prohibited (Use cursive) |
| Format | JPG / JPEG |
How to Add Candidate Name and Date of Photo in 3 Seconds
You do not need complicated software like Photoshop or MS Paint. Our engine computes the exact banner ratio and typography automatically:
Upload Any Passport Photo
Upload a recent frontal portrait photo taken against a plain white background using your phone camera.
Enter Name & Today's Date
Type your official name as shown in your Matriculation (Class 10) certificate. The current date is pre-filled.
Download Verified UPSC JPG
The tool overlays a clean white bottom strip with sharp black text and compresses to 20KB-300KB immediately.
UPSC Photo & Signature Resizing FAQs
Is candidate Name and Date of Photo (DOP) mandatory for UPSC in 2026? ▾
Yes. UPSC's official notification strictly mandates that the candidate's photograph must not be more than 10 days old from the start of the online application process. The candidate's name and the date of taking the photograph must be clearly imprinted on the bottom of the photo.
What are the pixel dimensions for UPSC OTR photo and signature? ▾
UPSC requires photos and signatures to have equal height and width or aspect ratio within minimum 350 × 350 pixels up to maximum 1000 × 1000 pixels. Our resizer presets standard 500 × 500 px for photo and 500 × 250 px for signature to ensure optimal clarity.
What is the allowed file size range for UPSC applications? ▾
Both the photograph and signature for UPSC examinations (CSE, NDA, CDS, CAPF) must strictly weigh between 20.0 KB (minimum) and 300.0 KB (maximum) in JPG/JPEG format.
What percentage of the photo should the candidate's face occupy for UPSC? ▾
As per UPSC notification guidelines, the candidate's face should occupy at least 3/4th (approx. 70% to 75%) of the total photograph area with a clear frontal view and neutral expression.
Can I use the same photo for UPSC Preliminary, Mains, and Interview? ▾
Yes. UPSC requires candidates' appearance in the examination and interview to match the photograph uploaded during application/OTR. If you have a beard or spectacles in your application photo, you must maintain the same look during the examination and personality test.
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