UPSC 2024-25 MANDATORY GUIDELINES

UPSC Photo Resizer

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

Upload Photo

Plain White Background Required

Name of Candidate (Required)

Date of Taking Photo (Required)

Must be within 10 days

File Size (Target 20KB - 300KB) -- KB

UPSC 5-Step Photo Process

Upload a fresh photo.

Face should cover 3/4th.

Type Name & Today's Date.

Stay within 20KB-300KB.

Ready for OTR upload.

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

✓

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

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

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.