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USAJOBS PDF upload size limit

Federal resume upload

Short answer

5 MB maximum resume file size

The 5MB target is useful for scanned federal resumes; text-based resumes should usually be much smaller.

Compress to 5MBOfficial source
Source checked
2026-09-28
Effective date
Not stated by source
File type
PDF recommended; GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, ODT, DOC, or DOCX also accepted; no PDF portfolios
Dataset status
verified:false

Change-log status

The current rule text was found on the official source, but the source did not state an effective date for the upload-size rule. This row remains noindex and outside the sitemap until a dated official change can be verified.

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Nearby upload limits

USCIS12 MB maximum per uploaded fileCommon App2000 KB maximum PDF sizeOPM USA Staffing5 MB maximum document upload size

This staged dataset began on 2026-06-29. Each row records its own source-check date, scope, and any unconfirmed cap. Rows remain unverified where an exact policy effective date is not established; always re-check the official source and active upload prompt before submitting documents.