UPSC 2024-25 MANDATORY GUIDELINES

UPSC Photo Resizer

Automatic Name & Date Stamp for IAS, NDA, CDS & OTR

Upload Photo

Plain White Background Required

Must be within 10 days

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UPSC 5-Step Photo Process

01. Upload

Upload a fresh photo.

02. Crop

Face should cover 3/4th.

03. Naming

Type Name & Today's Date.

04. Validate

Stay within 20KB-300KB.

05. Save

Ready for OTR upload.

Official UPSC 2024 Guidelines

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The 10-Day Rule

The photograph should not be more than 10 days old from the start of the online application process.

Mandatory Stamp

Name of the candidate and the date on which the photograph was taken must be clearly mentioned on the photograph.

UPSC Technical Specs

Dimensions 350 x 350 to 1000 x 1000 px
File Format JPG Only
File Size 20 KB - 300 KB
Face coverage 3/4th (75%)
Beard Style Must match exam day look

UPSC OTR FAQ

1. Is it okay if I don't print my name on the UPSC photo?

No. UPSC guidelines 2024-25 clearly state that the application will be rejected if the name and date of the photo are not mentioned on the image.

2. Can I use a photo from last year for OTR?

No. UPSC requires the photo to be no more than 10 days old. You must upload a fresh photo for every new notification or OTR update.