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Yes, you can wear spectacles if you use them regularly. However, there must not be any glare on the lenses, and your eyes must remain clearly visible. Wearing caps or sunglasses is prohibited.
UPSC rules require printing the candidate name and photo date. Applications missing these prints risk immediate rejection.
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Under official Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) rules, applicant photos and signatures must satisfy strict constraints. The photo must be a square aspect ratio (1:1), with dimensions between 350x350 pixels and 1000x1000 pixels. The file size must sit between 20KB and 300KB.
The candidate's photograph must be taken not more than 10 days before the start of the online application process. The Candidate's Name and the Date the photograph was taken must be printed clearly at the bottom of the photo.
| Document Type | File Size Limit | Required Dimensions | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate Photo | 20 - 300 KB | 350 x 350 px min | JPG / JPEG |
| Scanned Signature | 20 - 300 KB | 350 x 350 px min | JPG / JPEG |
E-E-A-T Source Verification: Guidelines verified from the official UPSC Civil Services Examination notification brochures and the UPSC Online Application portal (upsconline.nic.in).
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