UPSC CAPF AC photo & signature size
Photo about 350×350 px, 20–200 KBSignature about 350×350 px, 20–100 KB
For the UPSC Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination, the photo should be about 350×350 pixels, 20–200 KB, in JPG format on a white background. The signature should be about 350×350 pixels and 20–100 KB. Resize yours with the tool above. It's free and runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
The notice gives a range or a physical size, not one exact pixel size. Treat these dimensions as a target and check the notes and the quoted notice text below.
UPSC asks for two photos in the Common Application Form. First, upload a scanned passport photo: JPG, 20 to 200 KB, on a plain white background. Then take a live photo with your webcam or phone in the form itself. The CAPF notice asks for both photos to be clear and follow the instructions on the portal. Resize the uploaded photo here. These sizes come from the CAPF (ACs) 2026 notice; UPSC plans the 2027 notice for 17 February 2027, so check its Appendix-II when it comes out.
The notice gives a range or a physical size, not one exact pixel size. Treat these dimensions as a target and check the notes and the quoted notice text below.
Sign three times, one below the other, in black ink on plain white paper. Scan the page as one JPG of 20 to 100 KB. All three signatures need to be clear and easy to read.
Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2027
UPSC calendar: notification on 17 Feb 2027, last date for applications 9 Mar 2027.
Exam date: 4 Jul 2027 (per calendar)
Source: UPSC Programme of Examinations 2027, as on 20.05.2026. Checked 11 Oct 2026. See the exam calendar
“Applicants are required to upload their photograph and also capture their live photograph while filling up the Common Application Form (CAF). … photograph file should not exceed 200 KB and must not be less than 20 KB in size and signature file should not exceed 100 KB and must not be less than 20 KB in size.”
UPSC CAPF AC age limit and eligibility
Born between 2 August 2001 and 1 August 2006, both days included.
Check your age for UPSC CAPF AC| Age band | Born not earlier than | Born not later than | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-25 years | 2 August 2001 | 1 August 2006 | p6, para 4(III)(a) |
- ·SC, ST and OBC candidates who are also central government servants or ex-servicemen can add both relaxations. (p7, Note-I)
- ·Men and women can both apply. Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan can be appointed too. (p6, para 4(I)-(II))
- ·The written exam for 2026 was on 19 July 2026. UPSC plans the 2027 notice for 17 February 2027, with a new cut-off date. (p4, para 1)
Age relaxation
| Code | Category | Relaxation beyond the upper limit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | SC/ST | Up to 5 years | p6, para 4(III)(b)(i) |
| — | OBC | Up to 3 years | p6, para 4(III)(b)(ii) |
| — | Civilian Central Government Servants and Ex-Servicemen | Up to 5 years under Central Government instructions, with no more than 5 years in all for Government service | p6-7, para 4(III)(b)(iii) |
Source: UPSC Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination, 2026 (Notice No. 08/2026-CAPF) (20 February 2026). Each row gives the page and para. Checked on 14 October 2026.
About the UPSC CAPF AC application form
The UPSC Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. The online application portal has strict requirements for photo and signature uploads — images outside the specified dimensions or file size are automatically rejected.
For the photograph, you need a colour image of about 350×350 pixels with file size between 20 KB and 200 KB, saved in JPG format with a white background. The signature should be about 350×350 pixels and between 20 and 100 KB.
Common reasons UPSC CAPF AC forms get rejected
- File size over 200 KB (most common — phone photos are often 2–5 MB).
- Dimensions far from about 350×350 pixels.
- Coloured or patterned background — the form asks for a plain white background.
- Wrong file format. The notice asks for JPG.
- Signature on lined or coloured paper instead of plain white.
Tips and tricks for the UPSC CAPF AC upload
- 1UPSC asks for two photos: a scanned passport photo you upload (JPG, 20 to 200 KB, plain white background) and a live photo you take in the form. Take both on the same day so they look alike.
- 2Sign three times on plain white paper in black ink, one below the other, and scan the whole page as one JPG of 20 to 100 KB.
- 3There's a lower limit too: 20 KB for each file. If the resizer gives you less, raise the quality instead of uploading a tiny file.
- 4The photo and signature go in UPSC's Common Application Form, the same form for every UPSC exam, so you can make them before the CAPF notice comes out.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the photo size for UPSC CAPF AC 2026?
- About 350×350 pixels, between 20 KB and 200 KB, in JPG format with a white background. The notice gives a range or a physical size, not one exact pixel size. Treat these dimensions as a target.
- What is the signature size for UPSC CAPF AC?
- About 350×350 pixels, between 20 KB and 100 KB. The notice gives a range or a physical size, not one exact pixel size. Treat these dimensions as a target.
- Are my files uploaded when I resize them for UPSC CAPF AC?
- No. Everything runs in your browser — your photo and signature are never uploaded to a server, stored, or logged.
- Is the UPSC CAPF AC photo and signature resizer free?
- Yes — completely free, with no signup, no watermark, and no daily limit.
- What is the UPSC CAPF photo size?
- A JPG of 20 to 200 KB on a plain white background, according to the CAPF (ACs) 2026 notice. You also take a live photo inside the form.