whatevertool logowhatevertool

SSC Exam Photo (CGL/CHSL/MTS/GD)

Drop your photo below — it's cropped, resized, and compressed to exactly what this portal requires.

JPEG only20–50 KBExactly 413×531px

Target: JPEG·413×531px exact·20.0 KB–50.0 KB

Full requirement details

Get a JPEG photo of exactly 413×531 pixels, sized between 20 KB and 50 KB for the SSC registration portal.

3.5×4.5cm (413×531px) photo, light background, face clearly visible. Signature upload (6×2cm, 10–20KB) is a separate requirement not covered by this tool.

Exact target size limits:20,480 bytes (20 KiB) to 51,200 bytes (50 KiB). Requires between 20,480 bytes (20 KiB) and 51,200 bytes (50 KiB) exactly.

Crop & Alignment Guide

Align face features with the templates below

EYE LEVEL

Background & Lighting Checklist

Ensure environment compliance

Background: Plain white or off-white background
Expression: Neutral facial expression, eyes open and looking straight at the camera, mouth closed
Lighting: Bright, even lighting with no shadows on the face or background
Accessories: Strictly remove glasses, hats, or wireless earphones (unless worn for religious/medical reasons)

Why photos get rejected at this portal

  • • Dimensions are not exactly 3.5 x 4.5 cm (413x531px):Auto-fixed (we resize and force the exact output resolution required).
  • • File size is under 20 KB or over 50 KB:Auto-fixed (guarantees the output sits inside the 20–50 KB range).
  • • Spectacles or cap worn in photo:Manual (SSC guidelines strictly reject photos with spectacles, glasses, or caps).

Frequently Asked Questions

What file format does the SSC Exam Photo (CGL/CHSL/MTS/GD) require?

The SSC Exam Photo (CGL/CHSL/MTS/GD) requires JPEG format.

What is the file size limit for the SSC Exam Photo (CGL/CHSL/MTS/GD)?

The file must be between 20 KB and 50 KB.

What are the exact pixel dimensions for the SSC Exam Photo (CGL/CHSL/MTS/GD)?

The image must be exactly 413×531 pixels.

Does the SSC Exam Photo (CGL/CHSL/MTS/GD) require a color or grayscale photo?

The photo must be in full color.

Is this SSC Exam Photo (CGL/CHSL/MTS/GD) requirement up to date?

This spec was last verified on 2026-07-05 against the official source. Requirements can change, so always cross-check the source link on this page before submitting anything time-sensitive.

Do I need to print the date on my SSC photo?

In recent SSC notices, printing the date of the photo on the image is no longer mandatory, but the photo must still be less than 3 months old and taken without spectacles.

What about the signature upload?

SSC requires a separate signature image (4.0 x 2.0 cm, 10–20 KB). You can use our general image tool to resize your signature to those exact limits.

Source: https://ssc.nic.inVerified: 2026-07-05

Requirements occasionally change — always cross-check against the source link above for anything as time-sensitive as an official application.