SSC Photo & Signature Size (CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD)
SSC now captures your photograph live on its application form. The only image you upload is your signature: a JPEG of 10-20 KB.
Photo: captured live by the SSC form - nothing to upload. Signature: JPEG, 10-20 KB, about 6.0 x 2.0 cm for SSC GD and about 4.0 x 2.0 cm for CGL. Resize it with PhotoResizer with the SSC GD Constable preset (or the SSC preset for CGL).
SSC photo & signature requirements by exam
| Exam | Photograph | Signature |
|---|---|---|
| GD Constable (official notice, 1 Dec 2025) | Captured live on the form | JPEG, 10-20 KB, about 6.0 x 2.0 cm |
| CGL (2026 notice, as reported) | Captured live on the form | JPEG, 10-20 KB, about 4.0 x 2.0 cm |
| CHSL, MTS, JE | Same application module - read the notice | 10-20 KB is the usual range; check the cm size in that year's notice |
What to do about the photo
Older guides tell you to resize an SSC photo to 20-50 KB at 3.5 x 4.5 cm. That no longer applies: the form takes the picture itself. 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, and remove any cap, mask or glasses. Do not photograph a printed photo - SSC rejects it.
Common reasons SSC uploads get rejected
A blurred or miniature signature, a signature cropped to the wrong shape (SSC GD's box is about three times wider than tall, so a signature cropped for another exam gets squashed), a file outside 10-20 KB, and a live photo taken of an existing picture. Sitting other exams too? See the IBPS, RRB and UPSC size guides.
How to resize your SSC signature
- Sign on plain white paper with a dark pen, large enough to fill the width.
- Scan or photograph it flat in good light so it is sharp.
- Open PhotoResizer and pick the preset for your exam: SSC GD Constable for the 3:1 signature, or SSC for the 2:1 CGL shape.
- Set the file size to 10-20 KB and download the JPEG.
Frequently asked questions
What is the photo size for SSC CGL and GD?
There is no photo file to resize. The SSC application module captures a real-time photograph through your webcam or phone camera while you fill in the form, and a capture of an old or printed photograph is rejected. What matters is good light, a plain background, looking straight at the camera, your whole face inside the guide area, and no cap, mask or glasses.
What is the SSC signature size?
A scanned signature in JPEG format between 10 KB and 20 KB. The image size depends on the exam: the SSC GD notice says about 6.0 x 2.0 cm, and CGL is reported at about 4.0 x 2.0 cm. Blurred or miniature signatures are rejected.
How do I resize my signature for SSC GD?
Choose the SSC GD Constable preset in PhotoResizer. It crops to a 3:1 shape (about 6 x 2 cm, 360 x 120 pixels) and keeps the file at 10-20 KB. The full steps are on our SSC GD Constable guide.
Can I upload my old photo to an SSC form?
No. SSC states that photographs are captured live and that capturing a pre-existing photograph leads to rejection. Candidates who register with Aadhaar-based authentication are not rejected on photo or signature quality grounds.
Is the SSC 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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