Compress PDF for UPSC
Shrink PDFs to UPSC, SSC, and state exam upload limits (typically 200 KB).
Meet UPSC, SSC, and state exam upload limits automatically
UPSC and most central/state exam portals enforce a 200 KB cap on uploaded documents. Candidates often spend hours trying different compression settings manually — this tool eliminates that by auto-iterating until the file is at or under 200 KB, leaving your signature and document text as sharp as the compression allows.
Common UPSC and government exam upload requirements
- UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IPS/IFS) — photo/signature: 40 KB; supporting documents: 200 KB
- SSC CGL / CHSL / MTS — certificates, marksheets: 200 KB per document
- IBPS PO / Clerk / SO — photo ID and certificate PDFs: 200 KB
- RRB NTPC / Group D — caste certificate, domicile, and mark sheet uploads: 200 KB
- State PSC portals — MPPSC, UPPSC, BPSC, RPSC all follow the 100–200 KB standard
Document types that compress well to 200 KB
Mark sheets, caste certificates, domicile certificates, degree certificates, and income certificates — typically 1–2 page scans — compress to 200 KB with good clarity. Signatures and passport photos need special treatment (lower resolution is acceptable). For multi-page documents like a degree certificate bundle, compress each document separately and upload individually where the portal allows.
How to use this tool
- Upload your certificate or supporting document PDF.
- Click Compress — auto-iterates to ≤200 KB.
- Download and upload directly to the UPSC/SSC/IBPS portal.
Frequently asked questions
Will my signature remain legible after compression?
Yes. Signatures are high-contrast black-on-white — they survive JPEG compression well. Even at 40–50% quality a hand-signed document stays clearly readable.
Does this work for SSC, IBPS, and RRB portals too?
Yes. SSC, IBPS PO/Clerk, RRB NTPC/Group D, and all state PSC portals follow the same 200 KB standard.
My certificate is a 10-page PDF — will it still reach 200 KB?
It depends on scan quality. Very high-DPI scans may only reach ~300 KB minimum without becoming unreadable. In that case, split the PDF and upload sections separately, or check if the portal allows 500 KB.
Can I compress a photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN) to 200 KB?
Yes — use this tool. If the portal has a separate smaller limit for photos, use Compress PDF to 100 KB instead.
Is my document uploaded to any server?
No. Compression runs entirely in your browser. Sensitive documents like certificates never leave your device.