What attire for NDA photo?

Formal attire — plain shirt. No uniform, no casual clothes.

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NDA & NA Photo & Signature Size 2026 — 350×350 px · 20–300KB · Triple Signature Required

Photo20–300KB

Pixels350×350 px

FormatJPEG only

BackgroundWhite

Signature20–200KB

Sig Pixels350–500 px

NDA form rejections are frustrating because the portal error messages are vague. The most common reason is attire — NDA requires formal wear in the photo, no uniform, no casuals. The second most common is the triple signature not being prepared correctly: three signatures on white A4 paper, scanned into a single JPEG, not three separate files. NDA uses the UPSC OTR (One Time Registration) portal, so the photo specs are very similar to UPSC Civil Services. File size limit is generous at 300KB. This page's tool is pre-set to 50KB for NDA — clear quality, well within the limit.

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⚠️ NDA & NA Exam Portal Auto-Rejects If:

Single signature — NDA requires triple signature (3 sigs in one JPG) via UPSC OTR
Photo under 20KB — minimum enforced
Format is PNG or WebP — only JPEG accepted
Informal attire in photo — NDA requires formal attire, no uniform
Signature file named incorrectly — must be saved as signature.jpg

⚠️ TRIPLE SIGNATURE: NDA uses the UPSC OTR portal which requires 3 identical signatures stacked vertically in one JPG named signature.jpg. Single signature = auto-rejected. Same rule as UPSC Civil Services.

NDA Photo Size 2026 — Complete Details

The NDA photo minimum size is 350×350 pixels, file size 20KB to 300KB JPEG. NDA uses the UPSC OTR portal — same as UPSC Civil Services. Target 50KB for excellent quality within the generous 300KB limit. Formal attire is required — no uniform, no casual clothes.

✅ NDA Application Photo — What to Double-Check

Target 50KB — NDA allows 300KB, 50KB gives excellent quality
Triple signature required: 3 signatures stacked vertically in one single JPEG file, named signature.jpg exactly
Formal attire required — plain shirt, no uniform, no t-shirt, no casuals. NDA specifically rejects photos in uniform
Same UPSC OTR portal as Civil Services, CDS, CAPF
Photo must be recent — taken within 3 months of application

NDA Triple Signature — How to Prepare

NDA requires a triple signature via UPSC OTR — 3 identical signatures stacked vertically in one JPEG file, named exactly signature.jpg. Sign 3 times on plain white A4 paper, photograph all 3 together as one image, crop and compress to 20–200KB. Target 30KB. The Signature tab in the tool above is pre-set to 30KB.

How to Compress NDA & NA Exam Photo — 4 Steps

Take formal passport-size photo

White/light background, formal attire, no glasses, front-facing.

Compress photo to 50KB

Use Photo tab — pre-set to 50KB for NDA.

Prepare triple signature

Sign 3 times on white A4, photograph all together as one image.

Compress signature to 30KB

Use Signature tab — pre-set to 30KB. Name file signature.jpg.

NDA & NA Exam — Photo Size Comparison

Exam	Photo KB	Photo Pixels	Sig KB	Sig Pixels	Special Rule
NDA & NA 2026	20–300KB	350×350 px min	20–200KB	350–500 px	Triple signature
UPSC Civil Services	20–300KB	350×350 px min	20–200KB	350–500 px	Triple signature
UPSC CDS	20–300KB	350×350 px min	20–200KB	350–500 px	Triple signature
UPSC CAPF	20–300KB	350×350 px min	20–200KB	350–500 px	Triple signature
AFCAT (IAF)	10–100KB	150×200 px min	10–50KB	100×50 px	Different portal

⚠️ Always verify from the official notification at upsc.gov.in

Prepare NDA Triple Signature

Sign 3 times → one image → Signature tab → 30KB JPEG → name signature.jpg

Why Is My NDA & NA Exam Photo Getting Rejected?

The portal runs automated checks. These are the common rejection reasons with exact fixes:

❌ Single signature

UPSC OTR requires 3 signatures in one file. Single = rejected. Fix: Sign 3 times on white A4, scan together, compress as one JPEG

❌ Photo under 20KB

Too small for UPSC portal. Fix: Tool targets 50KB — well above 20KB minimum

❌ PNG format

UPSC rejects PNG. Fix: Tool auto-converts PNG → JPEG

❌ Informal attire

NDA requires formal attire at document verification. Fix: Plain shirt, no casual clothes, no uniform in photo

❌ File named wrong

Signature file must be named signature.jpg exactly. Fix: Rename to signature.jpg before uploading

❌ Dark or patterned bg

White or light plain background required. Fix: Retake against plain white or light wall

❌ Photo over 300KB

Too large. Fix: Tool compresses to 50KB — well within limit

❌ Old photo

Recent photo required. Fix: Take fresh passport photo before applying

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on official requirements as of March 2026. Verify from official notification.

What is NDA photo size 2026?

NDA 2026 requires JPEG photo minimum 350×350 pixels, 20KB to 300KB, white or light background, formal attire. Triple signature required via UPSC OTR portal.

Does NDA require triple signature?

Yes. NDA uses the UPSC OTR portal which requires 3 identical signatures stacked vertically in one JPEG file named signature.jpg. Single signature = auto-rejected.

What is NDA signature size?

NDA signature: JPEG, 20KB to 200KB, 350–500 pixels wide, containing 3 signatures. Target 30KB. Name the file signature.jpg.

What attire is required for NDA photo?

NDA requires formal attire — plain light-coloured shirt. No uniform, no casual clothes (T-shirts, hoodies). Front-facing, both ears visible, no glasses.

Is NDA portal same as UPSC Civil Services?

Yes. NDA, UPSC Civil Services, CDS, and CAPF all use the UPSC OTR portal with identical requirements including triple signature.

How to make triple signature for NDA?

Sign 3 times on plain white A4 paper, one below the other. Photograph all 3 together as one image. Crop and compress to 20–200KB JPEG. Name the file signature.jpg.

What background for NDA photo?

White or light plain background. Formal attire. No glasses, no cap. Front-facing.

How to compress NDA photo free?

Use the free tool on this page — pre-set to 50KB for NDA. Upload, compress, download. No sign-up, works on mobile.

What is NDA photo size in KB?

NDA allows 20KB to 300KB. Target 50KB for best quality.

Can I wear uniform in NDA photo?

No. NDA requires civilian formal attire in the application photo. Uniform is not allowed in passport-size photos for the application form.

Photo & Signature Size for Other Exams

⚠️ Disclaimer: Information compiled from official notifications as of March 2026. Requirements may change each exam cycle. Always verify from upsc.gov.in before applying.