State PSC Photo & Signature Rules (2025)
Applying for UPPSC, BPSC, MPSC, or KPSC? Every state has slightly different upload rules. Learn the standard dimensions to avoid rejection.
State Public Service Commissions (PSCs) conduct the most competitive exams at the state level. Whether you are aiming for PCS in Uttar Pradesh (UPPSC), Bihar (BPSC), Maharashtra (MPSC), Karnataka (KPSC), or Rajasthan (RAS), the technical requirements for the application form are often the silent reason many candidates fail to get an admit card.
Some states require square photos, while others demand specific centimeter heights with very small file sizes (under 50KB). Here is the consolidated guide.
1. Common Dimensions for State PSC Photos
While each commission has its own portal, most follow these standardized parameters:
Standard Photo Specs
- Dimension: 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (Standard) or 350x350 pixels (Square).
- File Size: 20 KB to 50 KB (Most common limit).
- Background: Light background, usually plain white.
- UPPSC Note: Requires the candidate's name and date of the photo to be printed clearly at the bottom.
2. Signature Guidelines
State portals are very particular about the ink and clarity of your signature image.
- Ink Required: Black Ink is preferred by 90% of state commissions.
- Signature Box: Scanned signature must fit within a 3.5cm x 1.5cm or 4cm x 2cm area.
- File Size: Strictly 10 KB to 20 KB.
3. Regional Variations to Watch Out For
MPSC (Maharashtra): Often requires documents to be compressed to exactly under 50KB with a very specific horizontal resolution.
BPSC (Bihar): Bihar exams sometimes require a live photo capture or very high-resolution scans for identity proofs.
KPSC (Karnataka): Famous for demanding high-quality thumb impressions (Left Thumb) alongside the standard photo and signature.
The Challenge of 20KB Signatures
Getting a signature scan to be under 20KB without it looking like a blurry smudge is difficult. If you use a normal "shrink" tool, it often removes so much detail that the commission will reject it as "Unreadable."
Imgverto's Image Compressor allows you to visually optimize your signature. You can see the result while you slide the quality bar, ensuring your signature remains sharp and black while hitting that 20KB target perfectly.
How to Use Imgverto for State PSC
Don't waste money at a cyber cafe. You can crop your photo to the exact 3.5cm x 4.5cm dimensions and compress it for UPPSC or any other state exam right from your smartphone.