UPSC (DEFENCE)

UPSC CDS Photo Size 2026 —
Resize, Compress & Add Name Date

Resize your UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) photo and signature to the exact 20–300 KB OTR portal limit. Automatically add the mandatory Name & Date block on your photograph — browser-only, zero upload, 100% private.

Photo: 20–300 KB Sig: 20–300 KB Dimensions: 350–1000 px

Format UPSC CDS Documents

Select the document type to resize for the UPSC CDS online application (OTR).

Required Dimension 500 x 650 px
File Size Limit 20 KB – 300 KB
Format JPG, JPEG
Background White / Plain Light
Tap to upload your document Upload up to 5 MB (JPEG, PNG, WebP)
Print Name & Date on Photo Mandatory for UPSC CDS OTR portal
Zero Upload — 100% Private. Your image never reaches any server.

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UPSC CDS Photo Size 2026 — Complete Requirements Guide

Applying for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination requires strict adherence to the Union Public Service Commission's online documentation guidelines. Whether you are aiming for the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), or the Officers Training Academy (OTA), the UPSC OTR portal uses automated verification that checks every uploaded file for size, pixel dimensions, and format. A minor mistake — such as being just slightly over the KB limit — will cause an immediate upload failure.

UPSC CDS Photo Size Requirements 2026

The UPSC CDS photograph must meet all of these requirements for the OTR portal:

The Crucial "Name & Date" Rule for CDS Photos

Your uploaded CDS photo must clearly display your Full Name and the Date the photograph was taken at the bottom of the image. The date cannot be older than 10 days from the application start date. Our tool handles this automatically — just enter your name and date, and the tool generates a clean white strip with bold black text at the bottom, exactly as required by UPSC.

UPSC CDS Signature Size Requirements 2026

Your CDS signature must be executed on plain white paper using a dark pen. Black ink is strongly preferred for maximum scanning clarity. The file must be between 20 KB and 300 KB in JPG/JPEG format, with pixel dimensions between 350x350 and 1000x1000 px. Our tool maps signatures to 700x350 px for optimal portal acceptance.

How to Resize UPSC CDS Photo for OTR Portal

Use the tool above: select Photograph tab, enable the Name & Date toggle, enter your details, upload your photo, and click Process. The tool automatically resizes to the correct dimensions, compresses to under 300 KB, and embeds the mandatory name/date strip — all in your browser without uploading to any server.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UPSC CDS photo size, signature requirements, and Name & Date overlay for 2026.

The UPSC CDS photograph must be between 20 KB and 300 KB in JPG or JPEG format. Our tool automatically compresses your photo to meet this limit.
The UPSC OTR portal requires both CDS photo and signature to have a minimum of 350x350 pixels and maximum of 1000x1000 pixels. Our tool automatically resizes to 500x650 px for photos and 700x350 px for signatures — both within this range.
Yes. As per UPSC guidelines, candidates must print their full name and the exact date the photo was taken at the bottom of the uploaded CDS photograph. The date should not be older than 10 days from the application start date.
Use the tool above. Select the Photograph tab, keep the Name & Date toggle ON, enter your candidate name and photo date, upload your photo, and click Process. The tool automatically generates a white text strip at the bottom with your details.
UPSC requires a plain white or light-colored background for the CDS passport photo. Our tool fills any transparent areas with solid white automatically.
No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using HTML5 Canvas API. Your photo never leaves your device — zero upload, 100% private.

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