HPSC Haryana photo size: pixels, KB and file rules
On the HPSC (Haryana) registration portal the photograph is a JPG, JPEG or PNG up to 2MB at 100-150 px wide by 120-170 px high. The signature is the same formats at 100-200 px by 45-75 px. PDFs are limited to 2MB with letters-and-numbers file names. Payment locks the form.
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On the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) registration portal, a photograph must be a JPG, JPEG or PNG of at most 2MB and 100-150 px wide by 120-170 px high. A signature follows the same formats and 2MB cap, at 100-200 px wide by 45-75 px high. These come from the "General Instructions" page on regn.hpsc.gov.in, and the portal does not state a minimum file size.
HPSC upload sizes at a glance
| Document | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG, JPEG or PNG | Up to 2,048 (2MB) | 100-150 px wide, 120-170 px high | Clear and properly visible |
| Signature | JPG, JPEG or PNG | Up to 2,048 (2MB) | 100-200 px wide, 45-75 px high | Clear and properly visible |
| Certificates and other documents | PDF only | Up to 2,048 (2MB) | Not applicable | File name with letters and numbers only, no spaces, special characters or extra dots |
Source: Haryana Public Service Commission, registration portal, General Instructions (checked October 2026).
The limits are on the portal's own instruction page. A particular advertisement can add its own rules, so read the notice for your post before you upload.
The pixel size is the real hurdle
Most people expect a KB problem. Here the trouble is pixels. A phone photo is thousands of pixels wide, while this portal accepts roughly 100 to 150. If you upload it as it is, you get a size error, even though the file looks small.
Pick a size inside both ranges and keep the proportions of a normal passport photo, about 35 by 45 mm. For example, 120 x 154 px sits inside 100-150 wide and 120-170 high, and keeps that shape. For the signature, 150 x 60 px is inside 100-200 and 45-75.
Crop your face and set the exact pixel size with the photo resizer, then clean up a signature scan with the signature resizer. Downloading the result needs a free Google sign-in.
Resizer set to the HPSC pixel sizes
Photo 120 x 154 px and signature 150 x 60 px, as suggested in this guide. The 2 MB cap is no issue at these sizes.
Runs in your browser. Your file never leaves your device. Open the full Resize Photo to 50 KB page
How to prepare the files
- Take a front-facing photo against a plain light wall, in daylight, with your face centred.
- Open it in the photo resizer, crop to the face and shoulders, and set 120 x 154 px.
- Sign on plain white paper with a dark pen and photograph it flat. Our guide to scanning a signature on your phone covers the lighting.
- Set the signature to 150 x 60 px in the signature resizer, and save it as JPG.
- Check both files show a width and height inside the ranges, and the file size is under 2MB. At these pixel sizes it will be far below.
- Rename your PDF certificates to something like Matric12345.pdf, with no spaces or dots in the name.
Where the upload comes in the HPSC process
HPSC first asks you to create a profile and get a Universal Registration Number (URN). You fill identity, matric and 12th details, and the portal shows a preview page. Those details cannot be edited once you finally submit them, so check the spelling of your name against your certificates.
The photograph and signature go in on the personal details screens, after the address section. Then you apply for the specific post, fill the fields named in the advertisement, and reach a Preview and Pay Now screen.
After the payment succeeds, the application is locked and the Update option disappears. Open every uploaded photo and document on the preview screen before you pay.
After payment, you download the application form, sign it, and upload the signed copy through the portal. The portal says the process is not complete until that is done. Scan that signed page as a PDF under 2MB, with a clean file name.
Why a small file can still be rejected
The portal sets pixel limits as well as a size cap, so a 30KB image that is 600 px wide can still fail. The reverse also happens: a perfect 120 x 154 px image saved as a different format, such as a screenshot in WebP or HEIC from an iPhone, is refused because only JPG, JPEG and PNG are listed.
On an iPhone, go to Settings, Camera, Formats and choose Most Compatible so new photos are JPG. On Android, a photo saved from WhatsApp or a screenshot is usually JPG or PNG already, but check the extension in the file name.
To read the size on a phone, open the image's details (Android Gallery: the three dots, then Details) and look at the width, height and size. On a laptop, right-click the file and choose Properties, then the Details tab.
Common mistakes and the fix
- Uploading the original phone photo. The pixels are far over 150 wide. Resize first.
- A PDF named "my certificate (1).pdf". Spaces, brackets and extra dots are not allowed. Use letters and numbers only.
- Squashing the photo to fit. Crop first, then resize. Changing only the width makes the face look stretched.
- Paying before checking the preview. A wrong photo cannot be swapped after payment.
- Treating this as the rule for every state. Each commission publishes its own limits. Our all-exams size list helps you compare.
Name and date on the photo
The HPSC General Instructions do not ask for a name or date to be printed on the photograph. If your advertisement does, see how to add a name and date on a photo before you resize it.
Helpline for portal issues: HPSC lists 1800-180-0431 on its registration site.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the HPSC photo size in KB?
The portal sets only a maximum: 2MB for the photograph. It does not state a minimum. The tighter limit is the pixel size, 100-150 px wide by 120-170 px high, so resize the dimensions as well as the file.
What is the HPSC photo size in pixels?
The General Instructions on regn.hpsc.gov.in give 100-150 px in width and 120-170 px in height. A size such as 120 x 154 px fits both ranges and keeps passport-photo proportions.
What signature size does HPSC ask for?
A JPG, JPEG or PNG of at most 2MB, 100-200 px wide and 45-75 px high. A size like 150 x 60 px is inside those ranges.
Can I upload a PNG photo on the HPSC portal?
Yes, the instructions allow JPG, JPEG and PNG for both the photograph and the signature. Certificates must be PDF.
What should my PDF file name look like?
Use only letters and numbers, for example Document123.pdf. Spaces, special characters and extra dots in the name are not allowed.
Can I change my photo after paying the HPSC fee?
No. The portal says the details are locked once payment succeeds and the Update option is no longer available. Verify the photo and signature on the preview screen before you pay.
Sources
- Haryana Public Service Commission, registration portal: General Instructions (checked 2026-10)
- Haryana Public Service Commission, registration portal: User Manual (checked 2026-10)
- Haryana Public Service Commission, website (checked 2026-10)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.