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UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) Passport Photo Size & Format Requirements

Official guidelines sourced from UPSC CDS Official Examination Notice (upsc.gov.in). Use our automated client-side resizer below to crop, resize, and compress your image to exact specifications in seconds.

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UPSC CDS Passport Photo Specifications

Verified against official notification, 2024-05-15
Required Dimensions350 × 350 px350 × 350 px (Square)
File Size Limits20 KB – 300 KBStrict portal boundary
Allowed Format.jpg / JPEGStandard Web Image
Background Colorlight BackgroundEvenly lit light wall
Official Notification SourceUPSC CDS Official Examination Notice (upsc.gov.in)Verified as per latest official exam brochure

Special Rules for UPSC CDS Passport Photo:

  • •Candidate name & date of photo must appear at bottom of image
  • •Recent photo within 10 days of filling form

Advisory Disclaimer: Examination bodies may revise portal upload formats, file sizes, or camera capture requirements across notification cycles. Candidates should always cross-check requirements with the current official advertisement PDF released by the authority before final application submission.

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Verified against official notification, 2024-05-15
UPSC Exams: Covers Civil Services (IAS/IPS/IFS), NDA, CDS, CAPF, EPFO & UPSC OTR Portal
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Target Specs (photo):350 × 350 px20 – 300 KB
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1Smart Crop

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2Exact Pixels

350 × 350 px

3Clean JPG

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4Target KB

20 – 300 KB

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Frequently Asked Questions for UPSC CDS Passport Photo

Why does the UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) portal reject my passport photo?

Government application portals strictly check pixel dimensions (must be 350×350 px), file size (20 KB to 300 KB), and format (.jpg/.jpeg). If any of these parameters are outside the specified range, the portal server throws an upload error.

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What if my original scan or phone photo is several megabytes (MB)?

Our iterative compression engine uses binary search compression to safely reduce files up to 12 MB down to the required 20–300 KB range while keeping text and facial features crisp and clear.

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