Compress PDF for UPSC Application — Meet Upload Limits Instantly

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UPSC's online portals for the Civil Services Exam (CSE), DAF, and other applications have strict file size limits — often 100KB for photos and 200–500KB for documents. This free tool helps you compress everything from your photo to your graduation certificate in seconds.

Pro Tip: For UPSC photo uploads, use 'Strong' compression. For certificates and marksheets, use 'Balanced' to keep all text perfectly legible.

How It Works

1

Upload your UPSC document

Photo, signature, degree certificate, caste certificate, or any UPSC-required PDF.

2

Select compression level

Strong for photos in PDF format. Balanced for text documents.

3

Compress & verify size

Check the output size matches your portal's requirement.

4

Upload to UPSC portal

Submit your document directly without errors.

Who Uses This

UPSC CSE Online Application

The UPSC One-Time Registration (OTR) and exam applications require photos under 40KB and documents under 100–300KB. Hit these limits accurately.

Detailed Application Form (DAF)

DAF submissions after prelims require multiple scanned documents. Compress all of them in one session.

UPSC CAPF & CMS Applications

Other UPSC exams like CAPF and CMS have similar document upload limits. The same tool works for all of them.

State PSC Applications

BPSC, MPPSC, UPPSC, and other state PSCs follow similar size patterns. Prepare all your documents with one tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the photo size limit for UPSC applications?+
UPSC typically requires a recent photograph in JPEG format under 40KB, and a signature under 20KB. For PDF documents like certificates, limits range from 100KB to 1MB depending on the document type.
Can I compress a scanned marksheet for UPSC?+
Yes. Scanned marksheets in PDF form compress very well. Balanced compression keeps all marks and seal text clearly visible.
Will UPSC portal reject my compressed PDF?+
Our tool produces standard, widely-compatible PDF files. As long as the file size is within the portal's limit, your document will be accepted.
Does compression work on my phone?+
Yes. You can compress UPSC documents directly from your smartphone browser without installing any app.
Is the tool free for unlimited use?+
Completely free. No account needed, no daily limit, no watermark on your documents.

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