UPSC upload specifications
Union Public Service Commission (CSE, CDS, NDA via OTR) — civil services and defence exams. The specs below link straight to tools with the numbers prefilled.
Last verified: 2025 OTR portal. Portals change specs between cycles — always confirm against the current official notification.
This page processes your file inside this browser tab. It makes no network requests with your data — check it yourself in 10 seconds.
| Upload | Format | Dimensions | Size | Make it compliant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph Taken within the last 10 days of application, with name and date printed on it for recent cycles — read the notification carefully | JPEG | — | 20–300 KB | Open preset tool → |
| Signature Black or blue ink on white paper | JPEG | — | 20–300 KB | Open preset tool → |
Will it be accepted? Check before you upload
Drop your photograph hereChecked locally — the file is not uploaded, here or anywhere.
Why UPSC uploads get rejected
The three usual causes: the file is over the KB cap, under the KB minimum, or the pixel dimensions don't match. The validator above checks all three against the spec before you attempt the upload, and every check runs on your device — your documents stay with you.