SSC GD Constable Photo & Signature Size
In SSC's last official GD notice, the photograph is captured live through your camera and only the signature is uploaded: a JPEG of 10-20 KB, about 6.0 x 2.0 cm.
Photo: not uploaded - SSC's application module captures it live from your camera. Signature: JPEG, 10-20 KB, about 6.0 x 2.0 cm (a wide 3:1 box). Set that in PhotoResizer and download a file that is ready to upload.
SSC GD Constable photo & signature requirements
| Requirement | Photograph | Signature |
|---|---|---|
| How it is submitted | Captured live by the SSC form - no file to upload | Uploaded as a scanned image |
| Format | Not applicable | JPEG |
| File size | Not applicable | 10 KB - 20 KB |
| Size | Whole face inside the camera's guide area | About 6.0 cm x 2.0 cm (3:1) |
| Conditions | Good light, plain background, camera at eye level, looking straight ahead; no cap, mask or glasses | Must be clear - blurred or miniature signatures are rejected |
The photo is not a file you resize
Many photo tools still tell you to resize a GD photo to 20-50 KB. For SSC GD that is out of date: the form asks you to stand or sit in front of your camera when prompted and takes the picture itself. What matters is the shot, not a file size. Use good light and a plain background, hold the camera at eye level, look straight ahead, keep your whole face inside the guide area, and take off any cap, mask or glasses.
Do not photograph a printed photo or another screen. SSC states that a capture of a pre-existing photograph is rejected summarily. The notice also says that candidates who complete registration with Aadhaar-based authentication are not rejected on photo or signature quality grounds, and do not need to carry recent photographs to the exam venue.
How to prepare the SSC GD signature
- Sign on plain white paper — use a dark pen and sign large enough to fill the width. Small signatures are rejected as miniature.
- Scan or photograph it flat in good light so it is sharp, not blurred.
- Open PhotoResizer and choose the SSC GD Constable preset (a 3:1 signature, 360 x 120 pixels, 10-20 KB), or crop to that shape yourself.
- Set the file size to 10-20 KB and download the JPEG.
Why SSC GD signatures and photos get rejected
The signature is the usual failure. SSC GD uses a 6.0 x 2.0 cm box, roughly three times wider than tall, while most other exam forms use about 3.5 x 1.5 cm - so a signature cropped for an IBPS or UPSC form is the wrong shape here and ends up squashed. The other causes named in the SSC notice are a blurred or miniature signature, and a live photo taken by photographing an existing picture.
Frequently asked questions
Do I upload a photo for SSC GD Constable?
No. In the last official SSC GD notice (the 2026 cycle, dated 1 December 2025) the application module captures a real-time photograph of you through your camera while you fill in the form. Only the signature is uploaded as a file. Photographing an existing printed photo is not allowed and the form is rejected.
What is the SSC GD signature size?
A scanned signature in JPEG format between 10 KB and 20 KB, with an image size of about 6.0 cm wide by 2.0 cm high (a 3:1 shape). Blurred or miniature signatures are rejected.
What is the SSC GD signature size in pixels?
The SSC notice gives centimetres, not pixels. Many exam-prep sites quote 240 x 80 pixels, which is the same 3:1 shape as 6 x 2 cm. The PhotoResizer SSC GD Constable preset uses 360 x 120 pixels instead, because at 240 x 80 a plain signature can encode below the 10 KB minimum. Check the preview on the SSC form before you submit.
What are the rules for the live photo?
Per the SSC notice: stand or sit in good light with a plain background, keep the camera at eye level, look straight ahead, keep your whole face inside the guide area the camera shows, and do not wear a cap, mask or glasses.
When does the SSC GD 2027 notification come out?
SSC's exam calendar lists 30 September 2026. For reference, the previous cycle ran its application window from 1 to 31 December 2025. The exact dates and any changed specifications will be in the new notice, so read it when it is published.
Can I reuse a signature from another exam form?
Only if it is re-cropped. SSC GD uses a wide 6.0 x 2.0 cm signature, while many other exams use about 3.5 x 1.5 cm, so a signature cropped for IBPS or UPSC is the wrong shape here. Re-crop it to 3:1 and bring it between 10 and 20 KB.
Is the SSC GD signature resizer free?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up, adds no watermark, and runs in your browser, so your signature is not uploaded to our server.
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