UPSC CDS Photo & Signature Size
Below are the exact sizes from the official UPSC CDS notice for every file you upload, a quote from the notice and a free tool that makes each file in the right pixels and KB.
Important: UPSC accepts only files named exactly photo.jpg and signature.jpg. The portal checks that your face covers at least 75% of the photo.
UPSC CDS upload requirements
| File | Size (pixels) | File size | Format | Background |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo File name must be photo.jpg Face ≥ 75% of the photo | 400 × 500 px | 20–200 KB 1 KB = 1024 bytes | JPG | White |
| Signature File name must be signature.jpg | 500 × 400 px | 20–100 KB 1 KB = 1024 bytes | JPG | White |
Make your UPSC CDS files
Upload a clear picture taken with your phone. You get a JPG in the exact size. Your picture is processed in memory and deleted right away.
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Photo: what the notice says
- Colour photo on a plain white background. Your face must fill at least 75% of the photo: the portal checks this automatically.
- Look straight at the camera with eyes open and the edges of your face clearly visible. No cap, hat or dark glasses.
- The file must be named exactly photo.jpg. JPG, 20–200 KB. Black-and-white photos are not accepted.
- The form also takes a live photo by camera, and it must match the photo you upload.
Signature: what the notice says
- Sign three times, one below the other, with a black pen on plain unruled white paper. Leave a gap between the signatures.
- Scan all three in one sharp, well-lit, upright image. Width and height must each be 350–500 px.
- The file must be named exactly signature.jpg. JPG, 20–100 KB.
Official source
“NOTE 1:- Allowed Photo size: 20 KB to 200 KB, File format: jpg, jpeg”
“NOTE 2:- File name should be photo”
“NOTE 3:- Face must cover at least 75% or 3/4th of the area in the photo and photo must show face looking at camera.”
“NOTE 1:- Allowed Signature size : 20 KB to 100 KB, File format: jpg, jpeg”
“NOTE 2:- File name should be signature”
“NOTE 3:- The height and width of signature image must be between 350 and 500 pixels”
— UPSC common application form (CAF)
Open the official notice (upsconline.nic.in)
Checked against the notice on 13 October 2026.
Requirements can change with every new notice. Always compare with the official notification before you upload.
How to make the UPSC CDS photo in the right size
- Take a photo of your face in daylight against a plain light wall.
- Take a sharp photo of it with your phone, from straight above, in good light.
- Upload it in the tool on this page and choose “Photo”.
- Download the JPG (400 × 500 px, 20–200 KB) and upload it to the UPSC CDS form.
UPSC CDS photo & signature: questions
What is the photo size for UPSC CDS ?
400 × 500 pixels, 20–200 KB (1 KB = 1024 bytes), JPG format. The file must be named photo.jpg.
What is the signature size for UPSC CDS ?
500 × 400 pixels, 20–100 KB (1 KB = 1024 bytes), JPG format. The file must be named signature.jpg.
How do I reduce my photo to 200 KB for UPSC CDS?
Upload your photo in the free tool on this page. It crops it to 400 × 500 px and picks the JPG quality so the file is between 20 and 200 KB. It works in the phone browser, without any app.
What file name does UPSC CDS need?
The photo must be named photo.jpg and the signature signature.jpg. The files you download here already have these names.
Is Roz Taiyari the official UPSC website?
No. Roz Taiyari is an independent free tool and is not connected with UPSC or any government body. Apply only on the official website given in the notice, and check the requirements there.
Do you keep my photo or signature?
No. The picture is processed in memory to make the file and deleted right away. We never save it.
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