Search for SSC photo size and you will find many guides that say 20 to 50 KB. For the 2026 CGL, public guides report that the photograph is captured live inside the application module, so there is no ready-made photo to resize.
What you still prepare
- Signature: JPG, 10 to 20 KB, on white paper, filling most of its box (SSC guidance says at least about 80 percent).
The notice mentions a size of roughly 6 x 2 cm, though one annexure shows a different size, so follow what the live form displays.
Live photo tips
- Use even light with a plain background.
- Look at the camera and keep your face centred.
- Do not photograph a printed photograph; the module wants a fresh capture.
Fit your signature with the SSC CGL signature resizer, and check your age on the cut-off date with the SSC CGL age calculator. Always verify limits in the notice you are applying under.
Why so many guides disagree
Application rules change between cycles. Older SSC notices asked candidates to upload a photograph of 20 to 50 KB and a signature of 10 to 20 KB, and many blog posts and tools were written then and never updated. For the 2026 CGL, public guides report that the photograph is taken through the application module, so a "20 to 50 KB photo" guide no longer describes the process. The signature window of 10 to 20 KB is still reported.
How to check the rules on your own form
- Read the signature and photograph paragraphs in the current notice.
- Open the upload step of the form and read the limits printed next to each box.
- If the notice and the form differ, follow the form.
Preparing the signature
Sign on plain white paper with a dark pen. SSC guidance says the signature should fill most of its box, around 80 percent of the area, so crop tightly. The notice mentions roughly 6 x 2 cm for the signature, but one annexure shows a different size, which is another reason to follow what the live form displays.
Taking the live photograph
- Use even light and a plain background.
- Look at the camera with your face centred in the guide area.
- Do not photograph a printed photograph. The module expects a fresh capture.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to upload a photo for SSC CGL?
Public guides report a live capture for the 2026 CGL. If your form shows an upload box with a limit, follow that limit.
Does the resizer work for SSC CHSL or MTS?
It can reach any KB window, but this site lists limits only for CGL. Check the notice for the other exams.
What if my signature is rejected as too small?
The tool lifts tiny files into the allowed window, so both too large and too small are handled.