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SSC MTS Guidelines & Resizing

Multi Tasking Staff (Non-Technical) and Havaldar Examination.

Passport Photo Studio

Crop, crop-aspect lock, validate, and inject verified JFIF DPI metadata for your SSC MTS photograph automatically.

Signature Resizer Studio

Optimize and compress your scanned signature. Validates running hand, file size bounds, and background paper contrasts.

Passport Photograph Guidelines

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File Size Range20 KB – 50 KB
Allowed FormatsJPG, JPEG
Dimensions (Resolution)276 × 354 px
Aspect Ratio3.5:4.5
Background note: light-colored (preferably white)
Special Guidelines

Live camera capture preferred; if static upload, photo must be recent. Face should cover 75% of space with clear front view.

Scanned Signature Guidelines

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File Size Range10 KB – 20 KB
Allowed FormatsJPG, JPEG
Dimensions (Resolution)472 × 157 px
Aspect Ratio6:2
Special Guidelines

Use black or dark blue ink pen on white paper. Sign in running handwriting.

Photograph Instructions for SSC MTS

  • Live photograph capture on ssc.gov.in requires a neutral frontal posture.
  • Look directly into the camera lens with your head upright and centered.
  • Background must be plain and light-colored (white or off-white).
  • Spectacles, caps, and masks are strictly disallowed.
  • Face must occupy 70-80% of the frame with both ears clearly visible.

Signature Instructions for SSC MTS

  • Sign on clean white paper using a black or dark blue ballpoint pen.
  • Crop to dimensions of 6.0 cm width by 2.0 cm height (10-20 KB file size).
  • Sign in normal running handwriting; avoid capital letter spelling.

Common SSC MTS Application Rejection Traps

Photograph Mistakes:
  • Wearing eye glasses or spectacles during live webcam capture.
  • Busy household background or patterned wall behind the candidate.
  • Blurry or out-of-focus capture from moving during camera shutter.
Signature Mistakes:
  • Block capitals or disconnected capital letters.
  • Shadow cast by the phone while taking a picture of the paper.
  • File size exceeding 20 KB or compressed below 10 KB.

Candidate Pre-Upload Checklist for SSC MTS

1. File Limits Check

Confirm photo is within 20-50 KB and signature is 10-20 KB.

2. Aspect & Framing

Ensure frontal posture with visible ears and plain background. Use running handwriting for signatures.

3. Format Verification

Ensure files are in JPG/JPEG format with clear preview contrast before final portal submission.

Frequently Asked Questions (SSC MTS Document Uploads)

What photo rules apply to SSC MTS candidates?

SSC MTS follows the standard SSC live photo capture guidelines: plain background, no spectacles, eye-level frontal posture, and 70-80% face visibility.

Are glasses allowed for SSC MTS photo?

No. Spectacles must be removed during the photo capture to prevent application rejection.

What if my room does not have a white wall?

Hang a plain white bedsheet or poster paper behind you to create a clean, uniform light background.

Can I use a passport photo from last year for SSC MTS?

No. SSC mandates live photo capture during the active application process to ensure recency.

What file format is used for SSC MTS signature upload?

The signature must be uploaded as a JPG or JPEG file between 10 KB and 20 KB.

What is the required signature size for SSC MTS?

The signature must be between 10 KB and 20 KB with dimensions of approximately 6.0 cm x 2.0 cm in JPG/JPEG format.

Helpful Candidate Sizing Guides

Learn about common rejection errors, DPI print resolution, and sizing matrices across all boards.

Official Information & Disclaimer

Links and source verification dates.

Database guidelines last verified on: 31 October 2026
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Candidate Advisory Notice

This app is a client-side resizing tool and is not affiliated with any government body, the SSC MTS 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.