UPSC NDA Guidelines & Resizing
National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination.
Passport Photograph Guidelines
Square image required (1:1 ratio, min 350x350 px to max 1000x1000 px). Face coverage must be at least 75% on a plain white background. Photograph must not be older than 10 days from start of application with Name and Date imprinted at bottom.
Scanned Signature Guidelines
Cropped signature signature image in square aspect ratio.
Photograph Instructions for UPSC NDA
- Square aspect ratio photograph (1:1), between 350x350 pixels and 1000x1000 pixels.
- File size must be between 20 KB and 300 KB in JPG/JPEG format.
- Photograph must not be older than 10 days from the start of the application process.
- Candidate Name and Date of taking photograph must be printed clearly at the bottom.
- Face must cover at least 75% of the image against a clean white background.
Signature Instructions for UPSC NDA
- Sign with dark ink on clean unruled white paper.
- Crop to square aspect bounds with minimum resolution of 350 x 350 pixels.
- File size: 20 KB to 300 KB in JPG/JPEG format.
- Sign in regular running script.
Common UPSC NDA Application Rejection Traps
- Uploading rectangular photos that fail aspect ratio checks.
- Omitting the candidate name and photo date at the bottom.
- Uploading photos older than 10 days.
- Resolution lower than 350x350 pixels.
- Signing in block capitals.
- Shadows or ruled lines on paper.
Candidate Pre-Upload Checklist for UPSC NDA
Confirm photo is within 20-300 KB and signature is 20-300 KB.
Ensure frontal posture with visible ears and plain background. Use running handwriting for signatures.
Ensure files are in JPG/JPEG format with clear preview contrast before final portal submission.
Frequently Asked Questions (UPSC NDA Document Uploads)
UPSC NDA requires a square photo (1:1 ratio) between 350 x 350 pixels and 1000 x 1000 pixels with file size between 20 KB and 300 KB.
Yes. The candidate’s name and the date of taking the photograph must be printed at the bottom of the photo.
The photograph must be taken within 10 days of the commencement of the application process.
A plain white background is required with front-facing posture and visible ears.
Signature must be 20 KB to 300 KB, min 350 x 350 px, signed with dark ink on white paper in running hand.
UPSC NDA requires a minimum resolution of 350 x 350 pixels up to 1000 x 1000 pixels in JPG format.
Learn about common rejection errors, DPI print resolution, and sizing matrices across all boards.
Official Information & Disclaimer
Links and source verification dates.
This app is a client-side resizing tool and is not affiliated with any government body, the UPSC NDA commission, or its testing partners. Always review the official exam information bulletin to ensure sizes, aspect ratios, and backgrounds have not changed before submitting your application.