UPSC OTR 10-Day Photo Recency & Square 350x350 Pixel Norms
UPSC mandates that all candidate photographs in the One Time Registration (OTR) profile must be clicked within 10 days of notification release, showing candidate name and date.
By StudyBudyAI Examination Desk
Reviewed by UPSC Recruitment Cell Auditor
⏱️ 3 min read
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UPSC OTR Photo Resizer (350×350)
The 10-Day Photograph Recency Mandate
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has emphasized that photographs uploaded to the OTR portal must depict the candidate’s current physical appearance.
The photograph must not be older than 10 days from the opening date of the online application window for any examination (CSE, CDS, NDA, CMS, ESE). Uploading older photographs clicked months or years prior causes biometric mismatches at the exam center.
💡 Important Tips:
- Ensure candidate full name and date of photo capture (D.O.P) are cleanly printed on the bottom banner of the photo.
- The face must occupy 75% of the total frame inside the square 350 × 350 pixel canvas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the UPSC photo need to be square?
Yes. UPSC OTR requires an exact 1:1 square aspect ratio (minimum 350x350 pixels up to 1000x1000 pixels) weighing between 20 KB and 300 KB.