UPSC NDA & CDS Photo and Signature Tool

Prepare photos (20–300 KB) and signatures for UPSC National Defence Academy & Combined Defence Services.

Pre-Calibrated Preset

Ready to format your UPSC NDA & NA / CDS Examination files?

Click below to launch the photo resizer with dimensions (500×500 px) and maximum file size (300 KB) already configured.

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Official Notification Standards

UPSC NDA & NA / CDS Examination Upload Specifications

Verified criteria extracted from official examination notification guidelines.

Photograph Criteria

Candidate Passport Photo
File Size Range:20 KB – 300 KB
Dimensions (Pixels):500 × 500 px
Allowed Format:JPG / JPEG

Signature Criteria

Handwritten Ink Signature
File Size Range:20 KB – 300 KB
Dimensions (Pixels):500 × 500 px
Allowed Format:JPG / JPEG

Photo Guidelines

  • Recent photo with face covering 75% of frame.
  • Resolution between 350×350 and 1000×1000 pixels.
  • File size between 20 KB and 300 KB in JPG format.

Signature Guidelines

  • Clean ink signature with dimensions matching 350×350 px minimum.
  • File size between 20 KB and 300 KB.

Common Mistakes That Cause Rejection

  • •Low resolution photo under 350×350 px.
  • •File size below 20 KB.
Quick Guide

How to Format Files for UPSC NDA & NA / CDS Examination in 30 Seconds

1

Upload Image

Select your passport photo or signature image from your smartphone or computer.

2

Crop & Set Limits

Use the crop box to frame your face or signature strokes, then set max file size to 300 KB.

3

Instant Download

Save your calibrated JPG file, guaranteed to pass the official portal's upload verification.

Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC NDA & NA / CDS Examination

What is the NDA photo file size requirement?

UPSC NDA photos must be in JPG format, with file size between 20 KB and 300 KB and minimum dimensions of 350×350 pixels.

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