SSC live photo guidance and photo preparation
Use live capture inside the SSC application. The optional photo tool below is for separate file-preparation needs, not a substitute for that step. Applicable for the cited CGL 2026, CHSL 2025 and MTS 2025 application instructions.
CGL 2026 · CHSL 2025 · MTS 2025
Live capture and photo files serve different purposes
Read the application instructions before preparing a separate photo file.
| Item | Requirement / setting | Source or limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | Live capture in the SSC application | An edited photograph from this tool does not replace the application’s live capture step. |
| Optional export below | 240 × 320 px · 20–50 KB | Legacy preparation defaults only; these are not the live capture requirements. |
Before uploading: Do not photograph an existing photograph or use this export in place of the required live capture.
Official sources · reviewed
- CGL 2026 notice: §9.4–9.6 and Annexure IV ↗
- CHSL 2025 notice: §9.4–9.6 and Annexure IV ↗
- MTS & Havaldar 2025 notice: application instructions ↗
Independent preparation guidance. SignResize is not affiliated with the examining authority.
What changed in this review?
Removed the claim that all current SSC applications accept a 20–50 KB pre-uploaded photograph.
Start with your image
JPG, PNG, WebP and browser-supported images · up to 15 MB
Optional photo-file preparation only. The cited SSC applications use live capture inside the official portal. This export cannot replace it; 20–50 KB is not a live capture rule.
Choose Image or Drag & Drop Here
Supports JPG, PNG and WebP images up to 15 MB • 240 × 320 px (20–50 KB)
SSC CGL Photo Compliance Tools
Govt NormsReal-Time SSC CGL Photo Preview (240 × 320 px)Live Sync
Simulated SSC CGL Photo print preview with facial centering.
Check your signature crop before uploading
Complete, clear crop
Keep every stroke visible on clean white paper.
Clipped crop
Widen or reposition the crop when strokes are cut off.
Blurred image
Rescan the original; compression cannot restore missing detail.
Illustrations show crop quality only. Submit a scan or photograph of your own physical handwritten signature, following the official exam instructions.
🛡️ 4 Rules to Avoid Photo Rejection for Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- 1 Open the notice for your exact exam and cycle before selecting a preset.
- 2 Keep every signature stroke visible. Inspect the downloaded JPEG at its actual size.
- 3 For live photo capture, use the SSC application itself. A local webcam test is only practice.
- 4 Check the application preview before submitting. File checks cannot confirm identity, authenticity or acceptance.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Staff Selection Commission (SSC))
Can this photo resizer complete my SSC live capture? ▼
No. The live capture happens in the official application. Our optional photo export and webcam practice tools are independent of that process.
Is the 20–50 KB setting a current SSC live photo requirement? ▼
No. It is a legacy file-preparation setting retained in the optional tool. It should not be presented as a requirement for the live capture in the cited notices.
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