The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts major national examinations across India, including SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, Stenographer, and CPO.

Every examination cycle, tens of thousands of candidatures are rejected during scrutiny due to discrepancies in uploaded passport photographs and signatures.

Here are the complete official specifications, dimensions, file size windows, and verification criteria for SSC online application forms.

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Official Portal Verification Notice: Requirements may be updated periodically by exam authorities. Always verify notification specifics on the official SSC portal (ssc.gov.in) before submitting your final application.

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1. SSC Photograph Official Specifications#

• File Weight: 20 KB to 50 KB (Files below 20KB or above 50KB cannot be uploaded).
• Physical Dimensions: 3.5 cm width × 4.5 cm height (Aspect ratio 7:9).
• Digital Pixel Resolution: Approximately 413 × 531 pixels (at 300 DPI) or 200 × 230 pixels minimum.
• Background: Plain white or light off-white background without shadows or patterns.
• Pose & Facial Visibility: Straight frontal view, with both eyes and both ears clearly visible. Neutral facial expression without tilted head.
• Accessories: Spectacles, sunglasses, caps, hats, or masks are strictly prohibited. Even clear prescription glasses should be removed to prevent flash reflections.

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2. SSC Signature Official Specifications#

• File Weight: 10 KB to 20 KB.
• Physical Dimensions: 4.0 cm width × 2.0 cm height (Aspect ratio 2:1).
• Digital Pixel Resolution: Approximately 400 × 200 pixels (or 140 × 60 pixels).
• Paper & Ink: Signed on smooth, unruled white paper with black or dark blue ink.
• Style: Running handwriting only. Signatures in ALL CAPITAL (BLOCK) LETTERS are invalid and cause automatic rejection.

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Candidate Name & Date of Photo (DOP) Rules#

In recent examination notifications, SSC has introduced live webcam photo capture alongside uploaded portraits. When an uploaded photo is requested:

• The photograph must have been taken within the last 3 months.
• Certain notifications request the candidate's name and Date of Photograph (DOP) printed at the bottom.
• You can instantly add compliant name and DOP text using our free Photo Name & Date Generator.

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Common Mistakes That Lead to SSC Rejection#

1. Uploading Blurred or Pixelated Photos: Caused by taking screenshots of older physical photos.
2. Wearing Caps or Dark Glasses: Automatic rejection by automated image auditing software.
3. Signatures in Capital Letters: SSC guidelines explicitly require running cursive signatures.
4. File Weight Under 20KB: Attempting to over-compress below the 20KB minimum floor.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)#

Is Date of Photo (DOP) mandatory for SSC applications?

Always verify the specific advertisement notice. Adding candidate name and DOP at the bottom is accepted and recommended for all notifications that require timestamped identification.

What should I do if my photo is 60KB?

Use our SSC Photo Resizer or Compress Image to 50KB Tool. It will compress your photo to around 40KB–45KB within milliseconds.

SSC form ke liye photo ka size aur format kya hona chahiye?

SSC CGL, CHSL aur MTS ke liye photo ka size 20 KB se 50 KB aur dimension 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm hona chahiye. Photo plain white background par honi chahiye aur spectacles ya cap pehenna allowed nahi hai. Hamare SSC Photo Resizer se aap isse turant tayar kar sakte hain.

Signature 10KB se 20KB me kaise convert karein SSC ke liye?

White unruled paper par blue ya black pen se running cursive handwriting me signature karein. Capital letters allowed nahi hain. Signature Resizer Tool me photo upload karke exact 10KB–20KB size me save karein.

Can I capture a photo on my mobile phone for SSC?

Yes. Stand against a white wall in good lighting, take a straight frontal photo, and use our tools to crop to 3.5 × 4.5 cm and compress to 20KB–50KB.

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Related Tools & Guides#

• SSC Photo Resizer Tool — Format photos for SSC CGL, CHSL, and MTS forms.
• Signature Resizer (10-20KB) — Format signatures to exact 10KB–20KB specs.
• How to Compress Image to 50KB — Detailed compression walkthrough.
• UPSC Photo Size Requirements — Guidelines for UPSC OTR registration.