SSC photo and signature size
SSC changed how the photograph is collected: 2026 notices say the photo is captured live inside the application module, so there is no photo file to prepare and upload for that cycle. The signature is still an upload, specified at 10-20 KB in JPG and roughly 6.0 cm by 2.0 cm, in running handwriting on white paper. This page keeps those two facts separate, because older cycles did accept a photo upload and mixing the two rules is how applications get rejected.
Target: Captured live in the application module — no upload for the 2026 cycle · Not uploaded
Processed in your browser — nothing is uploaded
There is nothing to resize: for the 2026 cycle the photograph is taken by the application module itself, on camera, at the time you apply.
SSC photo and signature specifications
| Document | Dimensions | File size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
Photo
2026 notices on ssc.gov.in; confirm against the notice for your own examination. | Captured live in the application module — no upload for the 2026 cycle | — | Not uploaded |
Signature
Signature specification from SSC notices; confirm on ssc.gov.in for your examination. | About 6.0 cm x 2.0 cm | 10–20 KB | JPG |
Last verified: 2026-09-22 · Official website: ssc.gov.in
Specs can change with every notification. Confirm on the official website before uploading. Confirm on ssc.gov.in for your notice. SSC has changed the photograph rule between cycles, so an older guide is not a safe reference.
How to prepare your SSC photo and signature
- 1Read the notice for your examination first and check whether the photograph is captured live or uploaded, because SSC has changed this between cycles.
- 2If the photograph is captured live, sit in front of a plain background in good light before you reach that step in the application module — there is no file to prepare in advance.
- 3Sign on unlined white paper in running handwriting with a black or blue pen, keeping the signature large enough to stay legible when reduced.
- 4Scan or photograph the signature square to the page, then open the Signature tab above and enter the DPI you want to use so 6.0 cm x 2.0 cm becomes a pixel size.
- 5Run it, confirm the measured file sits inside the 10-20 KB window, and download the JPG for the signature upload field.
Common rejection reasons
- A miniature signature that becomes an illegible smudge once it is reduced for upload.
- A blurred or out-of-focus scan, which SSC specifically lists as grounds for rejection.
- A signature in block capitals or printed lettering rather than running handwriting.
- Ink other than black or blue, or paper that is ruled, tinted or visibly creased.
- Preparing a photo file from an older cycle's 20-50 KB rule when the current notice captures the photograph live.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SSC signature size in KB?
SSC notices specify the signature as a JPG of 10-20 KB, measuring about 6.0 cm by 2.0 cm, written in running handwriting in black or blue ink on white paper. The Signature tab above converts those centimetres to pixels at a DPI you choose, then lowers JPG quality until the measured file lands inside the 10-20 KB window.
Is the SSC CGL photo still uploaded?
2026 notices say the photograph is captured live inside the application module rather than uploaded, so there is no photo file to prepare for that cycle. Older cycles used a 20-50 KB JPG upload. Treat that only as history and follow the notice for your own examination on ssc.gov.in.
How to convert signature to jpg 20kb for SSC?
Scan the signature, crop away the surrounding paper so the strokes fill the frame, and export as JPG rather than PNG — PNG is lossless and will usually sit far outside a 20 KB ceiling. The Signature tab does the crop and the quality search together and shows the measured byte count, so you can see the file is inside the window before downloading.
Why is my SSC signature rejected?
The two reasons SSC names directly are blurring and miniature signatures. A phone photo taken at an angle or in dim light blurs the strokes, and a signature written small on a large sheet becomes a few grey pixels once it is scaled to about 6.0 cm by 2.0 cm. Sign larger, shoot square to the paper in daylight, and crop tightly.
Is the SSC CHSL signature size different from CGL?
The signature specification quoted in SSC notices — 10-20 KB in JPG, about 6.0 cm by 2.0 cm, running handwriting on white paper — is stated the same way across CGL, CHSL and Selection Post notices. Each examination still has its own notice, so confirm yours rather than relying on another examination's rule.
Does anything I upload here reach SSC?
No. This page only prepares a file. The signature is cropped and compressed by your own browser and downloaded straight back to you; nothing is sent to a server or stored. You then upload the finished JPG yourself in the official SSC application, which is also where the live photograph is captured.
TryImager is not affiliated with the Staff Selection Commission or any exam authority. This page is an independent resizing tool; the specifications are reproduced from the official source noted against each row.