SSC (CGL / CHSL / GD) Photo — Size, Dimensions & Requirements

Every SSC season, thousands of applications hit the same wall: the photo upload fails or the application gets rejected later during scrutiny because of a wrong photo. SSC's rules are strict — a JPEG within a tight KB range and specific dimensions, plus a signature file with its own separate limits. This page checks your files against the current SSC requirements before the portal does.

How to check your SSC photo

1. Upload the photo you plan to use in the SSC form.
2. The validator instantly checks format (JPEG), file size in KB, and dimensions against the SSC requirement preset.
3. If anything fails, you'll see exactly which rule broke — one click takes you to the right fix (compress to KB or resize pixels), then re-check.
4. Do the same for your signature file — it has different, smaller limits than the photo.

Mistakes I keep seeing in SSC photo uploads

• Uploading the raw phone photo (3–5MB) when SSC wants it in kilobytes. Compress first, always.
• Photo taken months ago. SSC expects a recent photograph — and for some exams the notification asks for the photo to be taken with a date, so read your exam's notification carefully.
• Signature in blue ink photographed in dim light — it turns grey and gets flagged. Use black or dark blue ink on white paper, good light, and crop tight.
• Ears covered by hair or caps/goggles in the photo. Keep the face fully visible, plain light background.

Frequently asked questions

What photo size does SSC require?

It's a JPEG within a specific KB range and dimension — the exact current numbers are shown in the validator preset above, and they're kept in line with the latest SSC notifications. Different SSC exams (CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO) occasionally differ, so pick the right preset.

My photo is 2MB. Will the portal resize it for me?

No — most SSC portals simply reject oversized files. Use the resize-to-KB tool here to compress it to the accepted range, then validate again.

Does the signature have different rules than the photo?

Yes. The signature is a separate, smaller file with its own KB and dimension limits. Validate it separately — the preset includes it.

Will compressing my photo ruin the quality?

At SSC's required sizes a clear, well-lit photo survives compression fine. If your face looks blurry after compressing, start from a sharper original rather than compressing harder.

Is my photo uploaded to your server for checking?

No. The validation runs in your browser — the file never leaves your device.