CDS (Combined Defence Services) Photo & Signature Size
Combined Defence Services (conducted by UPSC via upsconline.nic.in). Photo 50-100 KB (3.5x4.5 cm, 240x320 to 480x640 px); signature 10-50 KB (7x2 cm box, 280x80 to 560x160 px); JPG/JPEG.
Verified 10 Jun 2026 · UPSC online (upsconline.nic.in).Official source
Photo requirement
- File size
- 50–100 KB
- Dimensions
- 350 × 450 px
- Aspect
- 3.5 : 4.5
- Format
- JPG / JPEG
- Background
- Plain white
Signature requirement
- File size
- 10–50 KB
- Dimensions
- 420 × 120 px
- Format
- JPG / JPEG
- Ink
- Black/blue on white paper
Make a CDS-ready photo & signature
Resize and compress to these exact limits, free and in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Why CDS uploads get rejected
- File size over the limit — even 1 KB above the cap is auto-rejected by many portals.
- Wrong pixel dimensions or aspect ratio.
- Wrong file format (most portals want JPG/JPEG).
- Signature uploaded with a white box / paper background instead of clean ink.
- Old, blurry, or low-contrast photo, or wrong (non-white) background.
Specs can change between notification cycles — always confirm the current limit on the official portal before submitting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the photo size for the CDS (Combined Defence Services) application?
The CDS (Combined Defence Services) photo should be 50–100 KB, around 350×450 px, in JPG format. This tool resizes and compresses your photo to fit automatically.
What is the signature size for CDS (Combined Defence Services)?
The signature should be 10–50 KB, around 420×120 px. Sign on white paper in black ink, then upload it here to clean and resize it.
How do I resize my photo to 50–100 KB for CDS (Combined Defence Services)?
Upload your photo and the tool compresses it under the CDS (Combined Defence Services) limit while keeping the correct dimensions. Everything runs in your browser.
Is this CDS (Combined Defence Services) resizer free and private?
Yes — free, no watermark, no sign-up, and your photo never leaves your device. All processing happens in your browser.
Where can I confirm the official CDS (Combined Defence Services) requirements?
Always verify the current limits on the official source (UPSC online (upsconline.nic.in)) before submitting, as requirements can change between notification cycles.