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Last updated: 29 Jul 2026

UPSC CDS Photo Resizer

Compress your photo and signature to the exact KB limits required for the UPSC CDS online application form. Free, instant, 100% browser-based.

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100% Private: Photos stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded to any server. Works offline after page load.

DocumentSize LimitDimensions
Passport Photo20–300 KB—
Signature20–300 KB—

Passport Photo

20–300 KB

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JPG, PNG, WEBP

Signature

20–300 KB

Drag & drop or click to browse

JPG, PNG, WEBP
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Union Public Service Commission — Combined Defence Services registration on upsc.gov.in requires a recent passport photograph and signature upload. UPSC CDS recruits officers for IMA, OTA, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy. Conducted twice a year.

Portal tip: After compressing here, open the live UPSC CDS application on upsc.gov.in and use the portal preview before paying the fee — rejected uploads are a common reason candidates miss the closing date.

UPSC CDS photo & signature requirements

On UPSC CDS forms, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) usually accepts JPEG/JPG only. Target 20–300 KB for the photo and 20–300 KB for the signature. Re-check the active PDF on upsc.gov.in before you pay the fee.

Document File size Dimensions Format
Passport photo 20–300 KB As per notification sample JPEG / JPG
Signature 20–300 KB White background, sign in black ink JPEG / JPG

Photo tips for UPSC CDS

  • UPSC online forms allow a wider KB band (often up to 300 KB) — still compress sensibly; very large files can timeout on upsconline.gov.in during peak hours.
  • UPSC sample photos require a white background, frontal view, and no shadows on the face.
  • CDS II entries for IMA/INA/AFA require clean-shaven or neatly groomed photos per defence standards in the UPSC notice.

Signature tips

  • Signature must be on white paper, black ink, without borders — UPSC may reject stylised or very faint signatures.

How to resize for UPSC CDS

  1. Download the specific UPSC examination notice (CDS, NDA, IAS, etc.) for dimension and KB rules.
  2. Prepare photo at passport size with white background; UPSC is strict about recent photographs.
  3. Compress within the published KB window — UPSC allows more headroom than SSC but still enforces a maximum.
  4. Upload during off-peak hours if the portal is slow; save a local copy before submitting Part-I registration.
  5. Use identical photo files for e-admit card and personality test where applicable.
  6. If the portal rejects the file, fine-tune using the general Sarkari Photo Resizer.

Common mistakes on UPSC CDS forms

  • Wearing uniform or camouflage in defence-exam photos unless the notice permits it.
  • Uploading a photo older than the notification's recency rule (often taken within the last 10 days).
  • Cropping out the chin or forehead — UPSC sample shows full head-and-shoulders.
  • Forgetting to re-upload when UPSC issues a correction window with stricter validation.
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Frequently asked questions

UPSC CDS photo requirements for defence academies?
JPEG photo and signature within published KB (often up to 300 KB). Follow UPSC CDS notification for recent-photo date rules before SSB.
What photo size does UPSC CDS require?
This page targets 20–300 KB for the passport photo and 20–300 KB for the signature — the limits Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) most often publishes for UPSC CDS. Confirm in the latest notification on upsc.gov.in.
Is the UPSC CDS photo resizer private?
Yes. Compression runs in your browser; images are not uploaded to Bodhixt servers.

Bodhixt is not affiliated with Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Size limits on this page reflect common UPSC CDS form rules; always verify against the official notification before submitting your application.