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SSC Photo & Signature Resizer (2026 Portal Guidelines)

Format your SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, and CPO exam photo and signature to exact Staff Selection Commission limits — 20–50 KB photo, 10–20 KB signature, JPEG only. Processed entirely inside your browser. No file is ever sent to any server.

Bi-Directional Auto-Enhance Engine

Guarantees files strictly meet SSC upload limits. Padded if < 20KB, capped if > 50KB.

Official Portal Standards ReadyUpload your candidate photograph on the left to view verified results and instant download here.
Target Bracket:20 KB – 50 KB
Target Dimensions:3.5cm × 4.5cm
Target DPI:200 DPI (Exam Compliant)
In-Memory Privacy:100% Client-Side RAM
Bi-Directional File Size Calibration

Overcoming the SSC Undersized Signature Rejection Floor

Getting your Staff Selection Commission application past the document upload stage requires hitting the precise file-size window enforced by the ssc.gov.in validation script. A photo at 19 KB gets rejected just as firmly as one at 55 KB. A signature scan of 7 KB triggers the exact same "File size not in range" error as a 25 KB file.

Standard mobile photo compressors only reduce file sizes downward — they cannot bring an undersized 4–8 KB cropped signature up into compliance. Kagazo is built specifically with bi-directional file size calibration: large smartphone images are compressed cleanly, while undersized signatures are safely padded into the required 12–18 KB window using lossless JFIF structural markers.

Both Presets Built-In

Switch between 3.5×4.5 cm Photo (20–50 KB) and 4.0×2.0 cm Signature (10–20 KB) in one click.

Xerox Ink Booster

Strips yellow casts and shadows from mobile camera snaps, leaving crisp dark strokes on pure white paper.

Zero Server Exposure

Your photo and signature never leave your device. Memory is wiped immediately when you close the tab.

Official SSC Photo & Signature Specifications

Strict parameters drawn from Staff Selection Commission recruitment notifications.

SSC Standards
ParameterSSC Scanned PhotographSSC Scanned Signature
Applicable ExamsCGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, CPO (Delhi Police / CAPF), StenographerMandatory across all SSC recruitment examinations
Mandatory File Size20.0 KB minimum — 50.0 KB maximum10.0 KB minimum — 20.0 KB maximum
Physical Dimensions3.5 cm (W) × 4.5 cm (H)4.0 cm (W) × 2.0 cm (H) (2:1 aspect ratio)
Approx Pixel Resolution100×120 px (72 DPI) to 350×450 px (300 DPI)140×60 px to 400×200 px (calibrated canvas)
Permitted FormatJPG / JPEG onlyJPG / JPEG only
Background & PaperLight plain background, both ears visibleUnruled, plain white paper
Ink / Handwriting—Dark blue or black ink; running cursive handwriting only
RestrictionsNo spectacles / glasses; no caps or dark gogglesStrictly no capital / block letter signatures

Verification Notice: SSC periodically issues updated recruitment notifications. Before final submission, cross-check against the active PDF on ssc.gov.in. Compare specifications across boards on our Exam Specifications Radar.

How to Format SSC Photo & Signature in 5 Steps

Follow this verified 5-step process for instant recruitment portal compliance:

1

Select Asset Preset

Choose SSC Photo (20–50 KB, 3.5×4.5 cm) or SSC Signature (10–20 KB, 4.0×2.0 cm).

2

Upload Any Image

Select smartphone photo, scanner output, or HEIC file; no prior conversion needed.

3

Frame & Center

Center face with both ears visible (75% coverage). For signatures, crop outer borders.

4

Auto Size Tuning

The engine applies targeted compression and safe JFIF padding into the valid window.

5

Download Verified JPEG

Inspect file size in KB with our clarity loupe and download the verified JPEG.

Common SSC Upload Errors and How Kagazo Fixes Them

Avoid common application mistakes that trigger instant portal rejection:

Error: Under 10 KB Rejection

File size should be between 10 KB and 20 KB

Cropping signatures closely drops file size under 10 KB. Kagazo injects safe JFIF padding.

Error: Block Letter Signature

Signature in Capital / Block Letters

SSC disallows capital letters. Cursive writing in black or dark blue ink is mandatory.

Error: Spectacles / Glasses

Glasses Prohibited by SSC Guidelines

Spectacles cause glare that fails biometric matching. Capture photos without glasses.

Error: PNG / WEBP Upload

Portal Rejecting Non-JPEG Formats

SSC only accepts true JPEG binaries. Kagazo automatically converts all inputs to JPEG.

Frequently Asked Questions (SSC Photo & Signature)

Clear, verified answers covering SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO, and GD Constable portal uploads.

What is the exact photo size for SSC CGL in 2026?
For most SSC CGL recruitment cycles, the scanned photograph must be in JPEG format, with a physical dimension of 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height), and a file size strictly between 20 KB and 50 KB. Always verify this against the official notification for your specific recruitment year, as SSC may update these values.
My signature file is 8 KB. Can I still upload it to the SSC portal?
No. The SSC portal strictly requires the signature file to be at least 10.0 KB. Uploading an 8 KB file will produce a "file size not in range" error. Kagazo's bi-directional processing automatically brings undersized signature files up to a compliant size without distorting the image by utilizing high-fidelity supersampling and safe JFIF padding.
Can I use my phone camera to photograph my signature for SSC?
Yes, but it requires care. Place your signed paper on a flat white surface, shoot directly from above with no tilt, ensure even natural lighting, and avoid hand shadows. The resulting image will typically be 2–5 MB. Kagazo's signature preset compresses it into the 10–20 KB range while cleaning up yellow background tint with our Xerox filter.
Does SSC accept PNG or WEBP files?
No. SSC portals accept only JPEG (JPG) files for photo and signature uploads. Even if you rename a PNG file to .jpg, the portal will detect the internal binary header and reject it. Kagazo re-encodes all output files as standards-compliant JPEG binaries.
Can I wear glasses in my SSC photograph?
No. Staff Selection Commission guidelines strictly prohibit spectacles, including clear prescription glasses, in uploaded photographs. Glare from lenses can also fail automated face-matching biometric checks at the examination hall. Always capture your photo without spectacles.
My signature is in capital letters — is that a problem?
Yes. SSC explicitly states that signatures written in BLOCK or CAPITAL/UPPERCASE letters will be rejected. Your signature must be in your natural running/cursive handwriting. Submitting signatures in capital letters can lead to cancellation during document verification.
Does SSC require live photo capture or a scanned photo upload?
For recent SSC CGL and CHSL recruitment notifications, the ssc.gov.in portal has introduced live webcam capture via browser or the MySSC app during initial registration. However, the signature is always uploaded as a scanned file (10–20 KB JPEG). For several other SSC posts and correction windows, scanned photo uploads remain mandatory.
Does Kagazo store my photo or signature on any server?
No. All image resizing, cropping, and compression run 100% client-side inside your web browser using HTML5 Canvas and JavaScript FileReader APIs. Your biometric documents never travel across the internet to our servers or any cloud database.
What pixel dimensions should my SSC photo be?
The physical specification is 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm. In pixels, this translates to approximately 100 x 120 px (at 72 DPI) up to 350 x 450 px (at 300 DPI). The portal validates on byte count (20–50 KB) and JPEG format, but maintaining the ~7:9 aspect ratio is essential to avoid facial distortion.
What pen ink should I use for the SSC signature?
SSC guidelines specify black or dark blue ink. Signing with a fresh black ballpoint pen on unruled, plain white paper produces the highest contrast scan. Avoid gel pens that reflect camera flash, pencil signatures, or ruled notebook paper.
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