MPPSC Photo & Signature Requirements (2026)
MP Online's size window, the 20 KB minimum trap, and how to prepare compliant files.
MPPSC applications run through the MP Online portal, whose upload check enforces a window rather than a ceiling: the photograph must be between 20 KB and 100 KB, so a heavily compressed photo fails just as surely as an oversized one. That 'file too small' rejection is the single most confusing error MPPSC applicants hit, and it's worth understanding before you touch the portal.
Official specification
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| Item | Dimensions | File size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 350×450 px | 20–100 KB | JPG |
| Signature | 350×150 px | 10–100 KB | JPG |
Why applications get rejected
- Photo below the 20 KB minimum — MP Online rejects over-compressed files
- Photo above 100 KB or off the 3.5×4.5 cm ratio
- A blurry signature photographed from a distance
- Using the MP ESB (Vyapam) combined-template format on the MPPSC portal
How to prepare your files
- Take a recent passport-style photo on a white or light background.
- Size it to 3.5×4.5 cm, landing between 20 KB and 100 KB — aim for 40–80 KB.
- Sign close-up and sharp in black or blue ink on white paper.
- Size the signature to 3.5×1.5 cm within roughly 10–100 KB, then upload both.
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Frequently asked questions
Why was my photo rejected as too small?
MP Online enforces a 20 KB minimum. Export from a higher-quality original, or use the resizer to land the file inside the 20–100 KB window.
Are MPPSC and MP ESB specs the same?
No. MPPSC (via MP Online) takes separate photo and signature uploads, while MP ESB (Vyapam) exams have used a different combined format. Follow the portal you're actually applying on.