What is the maximum PDF size for UPSC document uploads?

Most UPSC certificate and marksheet fields accept PDFs up to 300KB. The photograph field accepts JPEG between 20KB and 50KB, and the signature field accepts JPEG between 10KB and 20KB.

What DPI should I scan documents for UPSC?

UPSC recommends scanning at 200–300 DPI. Higher DPI produces larger files that may exceed the upload limit, while lower DPI can make text illegible for verification.

Can I upload a colour PDF to UPSC?

Yes, UPSC accepts both colour and black-and-white scans. However, compressing a colour PDF without quality loss is harder — use our tool's Recommended compression mode to stay under 300KB.

Will the generated PDF be under the UPSC size limit?

Our tool applies optimal compression during conversion, but if the resulting PDF is still too large, you can seamlessly route it through our PDF compressor.

JPG to PDF for UPSC

Convert JPG, JPEG, and PNG images into PDF files. Automatically scale and compress pages to fit under the exact limit required by UPSC.

Official Requirements for UPSC

To ensure your document is accepted by the India official platform, it must meet the following strict criteria:

Maximum File Size: 300 KB
Certificate/marksheet PDFs must be under 300KB.
Photograph: 20KB–50KB JPEG.
Signature: 10KB–20KB JPEG.
Documents must be legible — no blurring, pixelation, or cropping.
Scanned documents must be in black & white or colour at 200–300 DPI.

Disclaimer: These requirements are verified based on official guidelines. However, platform rules and guidelines can change. Always consult the official UPSC portal before final submission.

Common Rejection Reasons

File size exceeding the portal limit (most common reason).
Unreadable scan due to over-compression.
Wrong file format (must be JPEG/PDF as specified per field).
Photo or signature outside the permitted pixel/KB range.

Official Guidelines Compliance

Converting Scanned Certificates to PDF for UPSC

The UPSC portal strictly mandates that educational marksheets and category certificates be uploaded in PDF format. If you have captured these documents using a mobile phone or scanner in JPG format, this tool will instantly convert them into a compliant, single-page PDF, perfectly scaled and compressed for the UPSC registration servers.

How to Use JPG to PDF for UPSC

Follow these simple steps to ensure your file meets all requirements for UPSC.

Upload Certificate Images

Select the JPG or PNG images of your marksheets and certificates.

Convert to PDF

Initiate the conversion to transform your images into UPSC-compliant PDFs.

Download and Upload

Save the resulting PDF and use it directly on the UPSC application site.

Frequently Asked Questions about UPSC

Answers to common questions regarding requirements for UPSC.

What is the maximum PDF size for UPSC document uploads? Most UPSC certificate and marksheet fields accept PDFs up to 300KB. The photograph field accepts JPEG between 20KB and 50KB, and the signature field accepts JPEG between 10KB and 20KB.: Most UPSC certificate and marksheet fields accept PDFs up to 300KB. The photograph field accepts JPEG between 20KB and 50KB, and the signature field accepts JPEG between 10KB and 20KB.
What DPI should I scan documents for UPSC? UPSC recommends scanning at 200–300 DPI. Higher DPI produces larger files that may exceed the upload limit, while lower DPI can make text illegible for verification.: UPSC recommends scanning at 200–300 DPI. Higher DPI produces larger files that may exceed the upload limit, while lower DPI can make text illegible for verification.
Can I upload a colour PDF to UPSC? Yes, UPSC accepts both colour and black-and-white scans. However, compressing a colour PDF without quality loss is harder — use our tool's Recommended compression mode to stay under 300KB.: Yes, UPSC accepts both colour and black-and-white scans. However, compressing a colour PDF without quality loss is harder — use our tool's Recommended compression mode to stay under 300KB.
Will the generated PDF be under the UPSC size limit? Our tool applies optimal compression during conversion, but if the resulting PDF is still too large, you can seamlessly route it through our PDF compressor.: Our tool applies optimal compression during conversion, but if the resulting PDF is still too large, you can seamlessly route it through our PDF compressor.