UPSC NDA / CDS (defence) photo & signature — resize & compress
UPSC NDA (National Defence Academy) and CDS (Combined Defence Services) use the same OTR-style requirement as Civil Services: a recent colour photograph and a signature in JPG, each 20–300 KB. Use the NDA preset below to compress to the exact band.
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NDA / CDS photo & signature size at a glance
| Item | Dimensions | File size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 3.5 × 4.5 cm (≈350 × 450 px) | 20–300 KB | JPEG |
| Signature | ≈350 × 150 px | 20–300 KB | JPEG |
How to resize your NDA / CDS photo and signature
- The tool above is already set to the NDA / CDS photo size. Switch to Signature using the toggle when you need the signature.
- Tap to upload your scanned photo or signature.
- Crop inside the locked box and tap Resize & Compress.
- Download the JPEG and upload it to the NDA / CDS portal.
NDA / CDS — FAQs
What is the NDA photo size?
Recent colour photograph in JPG, 20–300 KB. NDA cycles can require the photo to show your name and the date taken — confirm in the active notification.
Is CDS photo spec the same as NDA?
Yes — both use the UPSC OTR pipeline. The NDA preset works for CDS, AFCAT and other defence portals that use the same spec.
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Not affiliated with any government body or examination authority. The sizes shown are commonly-required values and may change — always verify against the official NDA / CDS notification before uploading.