SSC CGL Photo & Signature Size Requirements 2026

SSC CGL 2026 Photo Requirements — Exact Specifications

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) publishes strict photo specifications for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination every year. For SSC CGL 2026, the photo requirements remain consistent with recent cycles, but even minor deviations can lead to form rejection. Understanding these specs before you upload is critical.

Your photograph must be a recent colour passport-style image taken against a plain white or light-coloured background. The face should occupy roughly 70-80% of the frame, with both ears clearly visible. Caps, hats, and dark glasses are not permitted. Religious headwear is allowed only if it does not obscure facial features.

• Dimensions: 100 × 120 pixels (width × height), equivalent to approximately 3.5 × 4.5 cm at 72 DPI
• File size: Between 20 KB and 50 KB
• Format: JPEG / JPG only
• Background: White or very light colour
• Name and date of photograph must be printed or stamped below the image
• The photograph should not be more than 3 months old from the date of application

SSC CGL 2026 Signature Requirements

Your signature must be done on a white sheet of paper with a black ink pen. Do not use gel pens or pencils — the scan often turns out faint or blurry. Sign in running hand; block/capital letters are explicitly not allowed.

• Dimensions: 140 × 60 pixels (width × height)
• File size: Between 10 KB and 20 KB
• Format: JPEG / JPG only
• Ink colour: Black or dark blue
• Background: Plain white paper

Step-by-Step: How to Resize Your Photo for SSC CGL

Resizing a photo to exact pixel dimensions and file-size limits can be confusing if you try to do it in a generic image editor. FitPic's SSC CGL Photo Resizer handles the entire process in one step — crop, resize, and compress — all in your browser with zero uploads to any server.

Here is the process:

• Go to the SSC CGL Photo Resizer at fitpic.in/ssc-cgl-photo-resizer
• Upload your photograph (supports JPEG, PNG, HEIC, and WebP)
• Use the crop tool to frame your face correctly — the tool enforces the 100:120 aspect ratio automatically
• Click 'Download' — the image is resized to 100 × 120 px and compressed to 20-50 KB
• Verify the output by checking the file properties on your device before uploading to ssc.gov.in

How to Add Name & Date to Your Photo

SSC CGL requires that your name and the date the photograph was taken are printed below the image. Many candidates hand-write this before scanning, but that often produces uneven or illegible text. A better approach is to add the text digitally after scanning or photographing your image.

Use the FitPic Name & Date Stamp tool at fitpic.in/name-date-stamp to overlay your name and the photograph date onto the image. The tool places the text below the photo in a clean, legible font and exports the final image in the correct dimensions and file size.

Common Rejection Reasons for SSC CGL Photos

Every year, thousands of SSC CGL applications are rejected or flagged during the document verification stage because of photo issues. Here are the five most common reasons:

• Wrong file size — The photo exceeds 50 KB or is under 20 KB. This is the single most common rejection cause.
• Missing name and date — The printed name and photograph date are not visible below the image.
• Blurry or low-resolution image — Photos taken in poor lighting or with front-facing cameras at arm's length often lack sharpness.
• Non-white background — Cream, grey, or coloured backgrounds are flagged by automated validators on the SSC portal.
• Face not centred or too small — If the face occupies less than 70% of the frame, the photo may be rejected during verification.

Official SSC Resources

Always cross-check the latest notification on the official SSC website before submitting your application. Photo and signature requirements occasionally change between notification cycles.

• SSC Official Website: ssc.gov.in
• SSC CGL 2026 Notification: Available at ssc.gov.in > Latest News after the official announcement
• SSC Candidate Login / Application Portal: ssc.gov.in > Apply