SSC CGL Guidelines & Resizing
Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) for central government services.
Passport Photograph Guidelines
SSC now defaults to live photograph capture via webcam/mobile application. If uploading static photo (where permitted): Photo must be taken within 3 months. Face must cover 70-80% of the photograph. Do not wear cap, spectacles/glasses, or mask. Both ears should be visible.
Scanned Signature Guidelines
Must be signed on plain white paper. Sign in running handwriting, not in capital letters. Ensure the signature is clear and legible.
Photograph Instructions for SSC CGL
- SSC now uses Live Photograph Capture via the official portal (ssc.gov.in) and mobile application.
- Position your face at eye level with the camera in a brightly lit room with a plain white or light background.
- Ensure both ears and eyes are fully visible with a neutral facial expression and no head tilt.
- Spectacles/glasses, caps, hats, and face masks are strictly prohibited during live capture and static uploads.
- If preparing a static photo for reference or specific offline forms: 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (20-50 KB, 200 DPI).
Signature Instructions for SSC CGL
- Sign on clean, unruled white paper using a black or dark blue ink pen.
- Crop the signature closely to target dimensions of 6.0 cm (width) x 2.0 cm (height).
- File size must be strictly between 10 KB and 20 KB in JPG or JPEG format.
- Signature must be in running handwriting; all-capital block letters will be rejected by SSC.
Common SSC CGL Application Rejection Traps
- Wearing spectacles or reading glasses (SSC automated pre-screening strictly rejects photos with glasses).
- Attempting to capture a live webcam photo of an existing physical photograph (leads to immediate application rejection).
- Uneven shadows on the face or textured, colored background.
- Selfie-style side angles or tilted head posture.
- Signing in capital/block letters (a primary reason for application rejection).
- Using a light pencil or smudged gel pen that lacks contrast against white paper.
- Uploading a blurry, unfocused, or tiny miniature crop of the signature.
- Signing on ruled or lined notebook paper.
Candidate Pre-Upload Checklist for SSC CGL
Confirm photo is within 20-50 KB and signature is 10-20 KB.
Ensure frontal posture with visible ears and plain background. Use running handwriting for signatures.
Ensure files are in JPG/JPEG format with clear preview contrast before final portal submission.
Frequently Asked Questions (SSC CGL Document Uploads)
SSC requires candidates to capture their photograph live using a desktop webcam or the official mySSC mobile app. You must sit in a well-lit area facing the camera against a plain background.
No. SSC guidelines strictly prohibit spectacles, tinted glasses, or sunglasses in photographs, even if worn for vision correction.
A plain, light-colored or white background is required. Ensure good front lighting so there are no harsh shadows behind your head.
No. The SSC online application portal does not allow uploading pre-saved static photo files for primary candidate registration; live camera capture is mandatory.
Your face must occupy approximately 70% to 80% of the frame with both ears clearly visible.
The signature must be in JPG/JPEG format, file size between 10 KB and 20 KB, with dimensions of approximately 6.0 cm width x 2.0 cm height.
Learn about common rejection errors, DPI print resolution, and sizing matrices across all boards.
Official Information & Disclaimer
Links and source verification dates.
This app is a client-side resizing tool and is not affiliated with any government body, the SSC CGL commission, or its testing partners. Always review the official exam information bulletin to ensure sizes, aspect ratios, and backgrounds have not changed before submitting your application.