UPSC EPFO (EO / AO / APFC) Photo & Signature Size
Official 2026 Specifications
Complete official photograph specifications for Union Public Service Commission 2026 application. Photos that don't meet these exact rules will be rejected by the portal.
UPSC EPFO (EO / AO / APFC): photo & signature size at a glance
For the EPFO Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner application (UPSC Special Advt. 52/2026) you upload a photograph and also capture a live photo, and you sign three times, one below the other, in black ink. The advertisement leaves file sizes to the portal’s instructions; UPSC’s latest notice that prints them (ESE 2027, for the same upsconline portal) gives 20–300 KB in JPG for both photo and signature.
| Photograph — file size | JPG, 20–300 KBSourceUPSC Examination Notice No. 02/2027-ENGG, Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2027p. 51 · Appendix-IIA, item 4“each file should not exceed 300 KB each and must not be less than 20 KB in size for the photograph and signature.”Open official PDF ↗ |
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| Live photograph | Captured in the form, in addition to the uploaded photoSourceUPSC Special Advertisement No. 52/2026, Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (EPFO)p. 9 · 2. How to Apply, (i) Note 2“Applicants are required to upload their photograph and also capture their live photograph while filling up the Common Application Form (CAF).”Open official PDF ↗ |
| Signature — file size | JPG, 20–300 KBSourceUPSC Examination Notice No. 02/2027-ENGG, Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2027p. 51 · Appendix-IIA, item 4“each file should not exceed 300 KB each and must not be less than 20 KB in size for the photograph and signature.”Open official PDF ↗ |
| Signature — format | Sign three times, one below the other, on plain white paper in black inkSourceUPSC Special Advertisement No. 52/2026, Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (EPFO)p. 9 · 2. How to Apply, (i) Note 3“Applicants are required to sign three times (one below the other) on a plain white paper using a black ink”Open official PDF ↗ |
| Where sizes are set | Instructions on the upsconline portal home pageSourceUPSC Special Advertisement No. 52/2026, Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (EPFO)p. 9 · 2. How to Apply, (ii)“You are requested to adhere to the file size as mentioned in the instructions therein.”Open official PDF ↗ |
Worth knowing
- The 20–300 KB figure is printed in Appendix-IIA of UPSC’s ESE 2027 notice, not in the EPFO advertisement itself; the EPFO advertisement points to the same portal instructions.
- Supporting documents (date of birth, qualification, experience, category) are uploaded separately as PDF files against each claim.
Source: UPSC Special Advertisement No. 52/2026, Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (EPFO). Checked on 21 October 2026. The official notice is final.
Official sources (2)
UPSC Examination Notice No. 02/2027-ENGG, Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2027
02/2027-ENGG · 16 Sept 2026
Official PDF ↗ · Archived copy ↗
- Photo size — p. 51, Appendix-IIA, item 4
- Signature size — p. 51, Appendix-IIA, item 4
UPSC Special Advertisement No. 52/2026, Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (EPFO)
Special Advt. 52/2026 · 22 Aug 2026
Official PDF ↗ · Archived copy ↗
- Upload a photo and capture a live photo — p. 9, 2. How to Apply, (i) Note 2
- Signature ink — p. 9, 2. How to Apply, (i) Note 3
- File sizes per portal instructions — p. 9, 2. How to Apply, (ii)
Official UPSC Photo Specifications
| File Size | 20KB – 300KBSourceUPSC Examination Notice No. 02/2027-ENGG, Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2027p. 51 · Appendix-IIA, item 4“each file should not exceed 300 KB each and must not be less than 20 KB in size for the photograph and signature.”Open official PDF ↗ |
| Format | JPEG / JPG |
| Background | white |
Additional Requirements
- CRITICAL: Face must cover exactly 75% (3/4th) of the photo area.
- Must be a recent colour photo with a plain white background.
- Face must be straight with both ear lobes clearly visible. No shadows on the face.
- Live photo capture will be matched against this upload during the exam.
- Photograph must NOT be signed.
Official UPSC Signature Specifications
| File Size | 20KB – 300KBSourceUPSC Examination Notice No. 02/2027-ENGG, Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2027p. 51 · Appendix-IIA, item 4“each file should not exceed 300 KB each and must not be less than 20 KB in size for the photograph and signature.”Open official PDF ↗ |
| Ink | blackSourceUPSC Special Advertisement No. 52/2026, Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (EPFO)p. 9 · 2. How to Apply, (i) Note 3“Applicants are required to sign three times (one below the other) on a plain white paper using a black ink”Open official PDF ↗ |
- MANDATORY: Image must contain EXACTLY THREE identical signatures signed vertically (one below the other).
- Must be signed on plain, unruled white paper using only BLACK ink.
- Inadequate spacing between signatures or using blue ink will trigger rejection.
Always confirm against the official notification on the UPSC official portal before you submit.
Why Photos Get Rejected on the UPSC Portal
Photo exceeds 300KB
Camera phones produce 2–5MB images. The UPSC portal caps uploads at 300KB — only about 10% of a typical 3MB phone photo.
Incorrect background color
UPSC requires a white background. Indoor photos, selfies, and studio photos with coloured backdrops are commonly rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the photo size for UPSC EPFO APFC 2026?
Use a JPG of 20–300 KB. The EPFO advertisement refers you to the portal instructions; UPSC’s ESE 2027 notice for the same portal prints the 20–300 KB limit for both photo and signature.
How should I sign for the UPSC EPFO application?
Sign three times, one below the other, on plain white paper using black ink, and upload the scan. The same file-size range (20–300 KB) applies.
Is a live photo needed for UPSC EPFO?
Yes. You upload a photograph and also capture a live photograph while filling the Common Application Form.
What is the exact photo size for EPFO (EO / AO / APFC) 2026?
The official photo file size for EPFO (EO / AO / APFC) is 20KB to 300KB in JPEG/JPG format.
What background color is required for UPSC photos?
UPSC requires a white background for all passport-size photographs uploaded during the 2026 application process.
Can I use a phone selfie for EPFO (EO / AO / APFC)?
Yes, but you must resize and compress it to meet the exact 20KB–300KB requirement. Our free photo resizer tool does this automatically.
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