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Upload Photo or Signature

Upload Your Photo or Signature

Drag and drop file here, paste image, or click to browse

JPG, JPEG, PNG | Max 5 MB

Select SSC Form Presets

Enhancement & Compression

Brightness 100%

Contrast 100%

Target File Size (KB Limit) Engine will auto-compress below this size

50 KB

Resized Photo / Signature Preview

Width & Height -- x --

DPI Resolution --

File Format JPEG

File Size (KB) --

SSC Application Card Preview

STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION CANDIDATE PROFILE PREVIEW

VERIFIED DPI

Reg Number SSC-2026-9876543

Candidate Name YOUR NAME HERE

Category / Post Combined Graduate Level (CGL)

Photo
(3.5x4.5cm)

Signature (4x2cm)

Interactive Profile Customization

Candidate Full Name

How to Resize Photo & Signature for SSC (Staff Selection Commission)

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) hosts major recruitment examinations in India, including CGL, CHSL, MTS, and GD Constable. During the online application process, candidates must upload a photograph and signature. These files are parsed by automated checking software to verify compliance. Thousands of candidates face rejections every year simply because their uploads do not match the required dimensions and file size targets.

Our **SSC Photo Resizer** automates the formatting process. It crops your uploaded image to the exact 3.5cm x 4.5cm frame, adjusts the DPI resolution, and compresses the JPEG format below the official limits—preventing application rejections instantly.

Official SSC Photograph & Signature Specifications

Specification	Photo Requirements	Signature Requirements
Physical Size	3.5 cm (Width) x 4.5 cm (Height)	4.0 cm (Width) x 2.0 cm (Height)
Aspect Ratio	Vertical (Standard Portrait)	Horizontal (Landscape aspect)
Resolution (DPI)	300 to 400 DPI	300 to 400 DPI
File Size Range	20 KB to 50 KB	10 KB to 20 KB
Acceptable Formats	JPEG / JPG (Color, Light Background)	JPEG / JPG (Dark Ink recommended)

Guidelines for Photograph Validity

The photograph must be recent (taken within the last 3 months).

**Spectacles/Caps:** The photograph must be taken without spectacles, caps, or goggles. Both ears must be clearly visible.

**Focus:** Face must occupy about 70-80% of the photograph area. Avoid side-pose profiles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Why are spectacles not allowed in SSC photos?

To ensure biometric matching, the SSC rules state that glare or frame occlusion over the eyes will lead to rejection. Therefore, photos with spectacles are rejected.

Q2. What should be the background color?

A solid white or very light gray background is officially recommended. Dark or patterned backgrounds will cause the validation system to reject the file.

Q3. What happens if my file size is larger than 50KB?

The SSC file upload field enforces strict constraints. Any file larger than 50KB will fail to upload. Our tool compresses files below this limit while retaining sharp details.

Q4. How does the crop tool lock the aspect ratio?

The crop window is configured with standard ratios (e.g. 3.5:4.5 for photo, 4:2 for signature). No matter how big you expand or contract the box, the output dimensions will remain in the correct proportion.

SSC Photo & Signature Resizer