UPSC CDS — photo & signature size
For the UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination, the photo must be 350×350 pixels, 20–200 KB, in JPG format on a white background. The signature must be 350×350 pixels and 20–100 KB. Resize yours below — free, in your browser, nothing uploaded.
Photo specification
UPSC One-Time Registration: upload a passport photo (JPG, 20–200 KB, plain white background, face ≥75% / 3-4th of frame, head centred, both ears visible, eyes open, NOT signed) AND, additionally, capture a MANDATORY live photograph (webcam or QR/mobile). The live photo is matched to the uploaded one — a mismatch blocks the application. Resize the uploaded photo here; the live photo is captured in the portal.
Signature specification
UPSC requires a TRIPLE signature: sign three times vertically (one below the other) on plain white paper in BLACK ink, with a gap between each, and scan all three as ONE image. JPG, 20–100 KB, 350–500 px; exactly three signatures, vertical, not rotated, on plain white paper (no lines/colours).
“Use a colour photo in jpg format between 20KB and 200KB, saved with the filename ‘photo’. Make sure your face covers 75% i.e. 3/4th area of the photo. Photo background shall be plain white. Frontal view of the full face should be visible, head in the centre and both ears should be visible.”
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About the UPSC CDS application form
The UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. The online application portal has strict requirements for photo and signature uploads — images outside the specified dimensions or file size are automatically rejected.
For the photograph, you need a colour image of 350×350 pixels with file size between 20 KB and 200 KB, saved in JPG format with a white background. The signature must be 350×350 pixels and under 100 KB.
Common reasons UPSC CDS forms get rejected
- ·File size over 200 KB (most common — phone photos are often 2–5 MB).
- ·Dimensions not exactly 350×350 pixels.
- ·Coloured or patterned background — the form requires a plain white background.
- ·Wrong file format — JPEG/JPG is almost always required, PNG is often rejected.
- ·Signature on lined or coloured paper instead of plain white.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the exact photo size for UPSC CDS 2026?
- 350×350 pixels, between 20 KB and 200 KB, in JPG format with a white background.
- What is the signature size for UPSC CDS?
- 350×350 pixels, between 20 KB and 100 KB.
- Are my files uploaded when I resize them for UPSC CDS?
- No. Everything runs in your browser — your photo and signature are never uploaded to a server, stored, or logged.
- Is the UPSC CDS photo and signature resizer free?
- Yes — completely free, with no signup, no watermark, and no daily limit.