SSC CGL Photo & Signature Upload Requirements – File Size, Format & Background Guide
SSC CGL is one of India's most competitive exams, with lakhs of applicants each year. A common reason for form rejection is incorrect photo or signature specifications — wrong file size, wrong format, or wrong background colour.
SSC CGL Photo Requirements
Pixel dimensions vary across SSC portals and notification years. Check the current notification PDF for the exact value required for your cycle.
SSC CGL Signature Requirements
Signature dimensions also vary. The notification will specify the exact pixel size for the current cycle.
How to Prepare Your SSC CGL Photo & Signature
Use the SSC CGL Photo & Signature Resizer to compress and resize both files to meet SSC requirements — runs entirely in your browser, nothing uploaded.
- 1Check the current SSC notification for this cycle's exact pixel dimensions.
- 2Open the SSC CGL Resizer tool and upload your photo. Set the target dimensions from the notification and the tool compresses to under 50 KB automatically.
- 3Upload your signature scan. Set the target dimensions and compress to under 20 KB.
- 4Download both files and verify the file sizes before uploading to the portal.
Common Mistakes That Cause Form Rejection
- Photo too large: Phone cameras save at 2–8 MB. This is 40–160× too large. Always compress before uploading.
- Wrong format: PNG, WEBP, HEIC are not accepted. Convert to JPEG/JPG first.
- Coloured background: Only white or very light backgrounds. No blue, grey, or patterned backgrounds.
- Signature too large: Scanned signatures are often 200–500 KB. The limit is typically 20 KB — always compress.
- Wrong dimensions: Even if the KB is correct, pixel dimensions that don't match the portal's requirement can fail validation. Always check the notification.
Other SSC Exams
SSC CHSL, SSC MTS, SSC GD Constable, and SSC CPO use similar photo and signature requirements — JPG format, 20–50 KB photo, 10–20 KB signature, plain white background. Exact pixel dimensions may differ between exams and cycles. Always verify with the current official notification before submitting.