MPSC Photo & Signature Requirements (2026)
Maharashtra PSC's coloured-background rule, exact sizes, and why uploads get rejected.
MPSC is the one commission in this guide series whose photo rule contradicts everyone else's: rather than a white background, MPSC advertisements have asked for a passport-style photo in formals against a solid colour — preferably blue, green or red. Alongside that, MPSC's portal checks pixel dimensions strictly and explicitly rejects shadows and red-eye. Read your advertisement's photo instructions before the shoot, not after.
Official specification
Confirm against your notification before applying — specs change between cycles.
| Item | Dimensions | File size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 275×354 px | 20–50 KB | JPG |
| Signature | 275×118 px | 10–20 KB | JPG |
Why applications get rejected
- A white-background photo where the advertisement asked for a solid colour
- Shadows, red-eye or a tilted head — all explicitly rejected
- Photo outside 20–50 KB or off the 3.5×4.5 cm ratio
- A signature in capital letters instead of running handwriting
How to prepare your files
- Check the background rule in your advertisement, then shoot in formals against it.
- Size the photo to 3.5×4.5 cm (about 275×354 px) within 20–50 KB.
- Sign in running hand with black or blue ink on white paper.
- Size the signature to 3.5×1.5 cm within 10–20 KB and upload both.
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Frequently asked questions
Does MPSC really want a coloured background?
MPSC's instructions have specified formals against a solid colour (preferably blue, green or red). Because this differs from most exams, always follow the current advertisement.
What is the MPSC photo size?
About 3.5×4.5 cm in JPG, between 20 KB and 50 KB, with no shadows or red-eye.