SSC (Staff Selection Commission) Photo & Signature Size
Current 2026 SSC applications capture the candidate's photograph live and do not use a pre-existing photo upload. The stored 20–50 KB photo target is compatibility-only, not a current SSC requirement. The current notice specifies a JPEG/JPG signature of 10–20 KB at about 6.0×2.0 cm; it publishes no photo or signature pixel dimensions, photo aspect ratio, DPI, or name/date rule. Confirm the current exam notice before using the compatibility photo output.
Reviewed by Jaspal Kumar, easyPhoto developer
Photo requirement
- File size
- 20–50 KB
- Dimensions
- —
Signature requirement
- File size
- 10–20 KB
- Dimensions
- —
- Format
- JPEG / JPG
- Ink
- Confirm current notice
Application-specific notes for SSC
- SSC does not take a prepared photograph. The notice states plainly that a candidate is not required to have a pre-existing photograph, because the application module captures one while you fill the form. Anything you prepare in advance is for reference only.
- Photographing an existing photograph is called out separately. The notice says that in no case should a candidate capture a photograph of a pre-existing photograph and describes such applications as liable to rejection — but it also states an exception: applications submitted through Aadhaar-based authentication are not rejected on those grounds. Do not rely on the exception if you are not using that route. Holding up a printed photo to the camera is the specific failure it describes.
- During capture: even light, plain background, camera at eye level, face fully inside the outline the module draws and neither too close nor too far, and no cap, mask or spectacles. Your appearance at the examination is expected to match what was captured.
- The signature is the part you do prepare. It uploads as a JPEG of 10 to 20 KB at roughly 6.0cm wide by 2.0cm high, and the notice warns that blurred or miniature signatures are rejected summarily.
About this exam
The current SSC application module captures a live photograph from the candidate's computer or mobile camera. A pre-existing photograph is not uploaded. The signature remains a separate JPEG/JPG upload; confirm the current notice for the specific SSC examination before preparing files.
Covers these SSC exams
SSC uses one common photo & signature specification across its exams, so the same sizes apply to:
Prepare your SSC photo & signature to the selected stored target
Verify the current form before use. Processing is free and stays in your browser.
SSC application workflow
Always confirm the current limit on the official source.Source to confirm
Signature Workspace
Upload a scan/photo of your signature to remove the background paper, auto-crop, and apply the selected 10–20 KB target.
Drop a photo, or click to browse
A clear, front-facing photo works best
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All operations run entirely in your browser. Your images and signature scans are never uploaded or stored.
Before you upload
Prefer a guided flow? The photo + signature kit walks both documents through in one place.
SSC captures the photo live — the signature is the file you prepare
Current SSC applications capture the photograph live through the portal's camera, so there is no pre-existing photo file to upload. The signature is the upload to prepare: 10–20 KB, JPG, on plain white paper. The 20–50 KB photo figure stored here is a compatibility target, not a current SSC upload requirement — set up good light and a plain background before you open the form.
SSC-specific application note
SSC uses these files across recruitments including CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, Stenographer and Junior Engineer through its One-Time Registration flow. The current notice publishes no name-and-date rule for the image, so no digital name/date strip is needed.
What to check before submitting SSC files
- File size does not match the current application's displayed range.
- File format differs from the current application's accepted formats.
- Signature does not match the stored aspect ratio.
- Signature is unclear or includes excess paper around the writing.
- Photo is blurry or too low-contrast to review clearly.
Specs can change between notification cycles — always confirm the current limit on the official portal before submitting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the photo size for the SSC (Staff Selection Commission) application?
The current stored instructions describe a live-photograph step rather than an ordinary prepared-photo upload. The 20–50 KB value shown by this tool is a compatibility target, not a current live-photo requirement. Follow the active form's capture instructions.
What is the signature size for SSC (Staff Selection Commission)?
The stored signature target is 10–20 KB, in JPEG / JPG format. Follow the current notice's ink and paper instructions, then upload it here to clean and resize it.
How does the SSC (Staff Selection Commission) live-photo step work?
Complete the live-photo step inside the application and follow its on-screen instructions for camera position, lighting and framing. The compatibility photo target shown by this tool does not replace that step. This tool cannot perform or validate the authority's live capture.
What should I check before submitting SSC (Staff Selection Commission) files?
For a live photograph, follow the capture screen's lighting, framing and background instructions. Compare the separate signature with the stored 10–20 KB band and JPEG / JPG format, then inspect whether it is clear and tightly cropped. This tool cannot validate the authority's live-photo step.
Is this SSC (Staff Selection Commission) resizer free and private?
Yes — free, no watermark, no sign-up, and your photo never leaves your device. All processing happens in your browser.
Where can I confirm the official SSC (Staff Selection Commission) requirements?
Always verify the current limits on the official source (SSC Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 notice, paragraphs 8.4–8.7) before submitting, as requirements can change between notification cycles.