UPSSSC PET Photo and Signature Size 2026: KB, Pixels, Format
UPSSSC's applicant FAQ asks for a colour photograph 3.5 cm wide and 4.5 cm tall with your signature included, scanned as JPG/JPEG, at least 5KB and under 30KB; the signature part is 3.5 cm wide and 1.5 cm tall. Keep a print of the same photo, because you must bring it to the exam and at final selection.
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For UPSSSC applications, including PET, the Commission's applicant FAQ asks for a colour photograph 3.5 cm wide and 4.5 cm tall with your signature included, scanned as a JPG/JPEG of at least 5KB and under 30KB. The signature part should be 3.5 cm wide and 1.5 cm tall.
UPSSSC PET photo and signature at a glance
| Document | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph with signature (one image) | JPG/JPEG | 5KB minimum, under 30KB | 3.5 cm wide x 4.5 cm tall | Colour photo; keep printed copies for the exam and final selection |
| Signature (part of the same image) | Included in the photo file | Counted in the same file | 3.5 cm wide x 1.5 cm tall | Your normal signature, clear and dark |
Source: UPSSSC applicant FAQ (FAQs link on upsssc.gov.in, Q10 and Q17, checked September 2026). The FAQ is general for UPSSSC online applications and is not dated to a single year, so also check the PET advertisement (No. 16-Pariksha/2026 for PET 2026) for any change before you apply for the next cycle.
Place your signature under your photo with the add signature to image tool, then bring the file under 30KB with the photo resizer by setting the upper limit to 29KB. The signature resizer cleans a phone photo of your signature first.
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How to make the combined photo and signature image
- Take a recent colour passport style photo against a plain light background.
- Sign on plain white paper in dark ink and photograph it in daylight.
- Clean the signature so the paper is white and the ink is dark, and crop it tight.
- Place the signature in a strip under the photo, in the proportion of 3.5 cm wide by 1.5 cm tall for the signature.
- Crop the whole image to 3.5 cm wide by 4.5 cm tall proportions, as the FAQ describes.
- Save as JPG and check the size is at least 5KB and below 30KB before uploading.
Centimetres only become pixels once you pick a DPI. At 200 DPI, 3.5x4.5 cm is about 276x354 px. If you are unsure how this works, read 3.5x4.5 cm in pixels.
PET 2026: where things stand
PET 2026 runs under Advertisement No. 16-Pariksha/2026. A UPSSSC notice dated 9 September 2026 first set the written exam for 23, 24 and 25 October 2026. A later notice dated 25 September 2026 moved it to 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026, with two shifts each day (10:00 am to 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm). The Commission says admit card details will be announced separately on the website.
If you have already applied, you do not need to prepare a new photo now. What you do need is a printed copy of the same photo you uploaded. Watch the notifications page on upsssc.gov.in for the admit card notice, and check that the photo printed on the admit card is clear. If it is not, contact the Commission through the feedback link on the site well before the exam date rather than on the day.
Why you must keep the uploaded photo
The FAQ is clear that you must bring the photograph you uploaded at the time of the exam, and produce it again at final selection. That means the photo file is not a one time upload. Save the exact JPG you submitted, and print a few copies on photo paper from that file, so the face in your application, on your admit card and in your hand all match.
Do not reshoot a new photo for the exam day print. Print the same image you uploaded. A different photo invites questions at verification.
Using your PET score later
PET is a qualifying test: UPSSSC shortlists candidates for later main exams using PET scores, and each of those main exams has its own advertisement and application. Each later form can ask for its own documents, category certificates and declarations, so read that advertisement before you apply. The FAQ also says OBC, SC and ST certificates must be issued on or before the last date for submitting the application, and only certificates in the Uttar Pradesh government format are accepted, not the central government format.
Other rules from the UPSSSC FAQ
- Enter your name, father's name, mother's name, citizenship, gender, domicile, category and date of birth correctly at registration.
- Pay the fee only by card, internet banking or SBI e-challan through the website. Other payment modes are not accepted.
- If payment succeeds but the page does not move on, use "Update your transaction ID by Double Verification mode" on the home page.
- If your board is not in the drop down, choose OTHER BOARD and type its name.
- Selected candidates who declared UP domicile must show a UP domicile certificate at document verification.
Common mistakes
- Uploading the photo and signature as two separate files when the form expects one combined image.
- Going over 30KB, or compressing so hard the file falls below 5KB.
- Saving as PNG or HEIC instead of JPG/JPEG.
- Printing a different photo for exam day instead of the one you uploaded.
- Getting a category certificate issued after the last date of application.
More fixes for rejected uploads are in exam photo upload errors and how to fix them.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the UPSSSC PET photo size?
UPSSSC's applicant FAQ asks for a colour photograph 3.5 cm wide and 4.5 cm tall, with your signature included, as a JPG/JPEG file of at least 5KB and under 30KB. Check the current PET advertisement for any change.
Is the signature uploaded separately for UPSSSC?
The FAQ describes one colour photograph with the signature included, with the signature part 3.5 cm wide and 1.5 cm tall. Follow the upload screen of your application if it shows separate boxes.
Do I need to carry the uploaded photo to the PET exam?
Yes. The FAQ says you must bring the photograph you uploaded at the time of the exam and produce it again at final selection, so print copies from the same file.
When is the PET 2026 exam?
A UPSSSC notice dated 25 September 2026 fixed the PET 2026 written exam for 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026, in two shifts each day. Admit card details are to be announced on upsssc.gov.in.
What if my photo file is below 5KB?
The FAQ sets 5KB as the minimum. Save the JPG at a higher quality or a slightly larger pixel size until it is between 5KB and 30KB.
Sources
- UPSSSC applicant FAQ PDF (the 'FAQs' link on the upsssc.gov.in notifications page) (checked 2026-09)
- UPSSSC notice 1423/36/3(Pari-1)/2026, PET-2026 exam dates changed (25 Sep 2026) (checked 2026-09)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.