SSC CGL / CHSL Photo & Signature Size 2025 — Complete Guide
SSC CGL and SSC CHSL have strict photo requirements that differ from other government exams. Over 50,000 applications are rejected every year due to photo and signature errors. This guide covers the exact specifications so your application goes through without issues.
📷 Photo Specifications
| Dimensions | 100 × 120 px |
| File Size | 20–50 KB |
| Format | JPG / JPEG |
| Background | White or light-colored |
✍️ Signature Specifications
| Dimensions | 140 × 60 px |
| File Size | 10–20 KB |
| Format | JPG / JPEG |
| Ink Color | Black or blue ballpoint pen |
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Important Rules & Special Requirements
- No spectacles allowed in the photo — not even prescription glasses.
- No cap, hat, or headgear of any kind.
- Signature must be in cursive/running handwriting only.
- Signing in CAPITAL LETTERS is a direct cause of application rejection.
- File size must be within 20–50KB for photo and 10–20KB for signature.
Common Mistakes That Lead to Rejection
✅ Solution: Remove spectacles. SSC does not allow any eyewear.
✅ Solution: Use cursive flowing handwriting. Capital letters = automatic rejection.
✅ Solution: Use our resizer which auto-compresses to the 20–50KB range.
✅ Solution: Use white or light background. Our tool applies a white background.
✅ Solution: Our tool auto-resizes to exactly 100×120 pixels for SSC.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1Take a clear photo against a white or light-colored background.
- 2Ensure good lighting — no shadows on face or background.
- 3Remove spectacles, cap, or any headgear.
- 4Select 'SSC CGL / CHSL' from the exam dropdown above.
- 5Upload, crop to the correct 5:6 ratio, and process.
- 6The tool resizes to 100×120px and compresses to 20–50KB automatically.
- 7For signature: write in cursive on white paper, photograph or scan it.
- 8Process signature separately using the 'Signature' type toggle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What is SSC CGL photo size in pixels?
A. SSC CGL photo must be 100×120 pixels (width × height), in JPG format, with file size between 20KB and 50KB.
Q.Can I wear glasses in SSC CGL photo?
A. No. SSC CGL strictly prohibits spectacles in the photograph. Even prescription glasses are not allowed.
Q.What is SSC CGL signature size?
A. SSC signature must be 140×60 pixels, file size 10–20KB, in JPG format. It must be in cursive handwriting — capital letters are rejected.
Q.Can I use the same photo for SSC CGL and SSC CHSL?
A. Yes, the photo specifications are the same for both SSC CGL and SSC CHSL: 100×120px, 20–50KB, JPG, white or light background.
Q.Why was my SSC photo rejected?
A. Common reasons: spectacles in photo, file size outside 20–50KB range, colored background, signature in capital letters, or wrong file dimensions. Use our compliance checker to verify before submitting.
Q.What is the background color for SSC CGL photo?
A. White or light-colored plain background. Avoid dark, colored, or patterned backgrounds.