SSC upload sizes
| Upload | Size | File size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature | About 4.0 cm × 2.0 cm (some notices say 6.0 cm × 2.0 cm) | 10–20 KB | JPEG / JPG |
| Photograph | Captured live with a webcam or phone while filling the form | Not a file upload | – |
SSC notices give the signature size in centimetres. The tool converts that to pixels at 200 DPI: 315 × 157 for 4 × 2 cm and 472 × 157 for 6 × 2 cm. Check which size your exam's notice gives and pick the matching button.
These figures were last checked in November 2026. Requirements can change with each notification, so confirm them in the current official notice on ssc.gov.in before you upload. All four boxes in the tool can be edited if your form asks for something different.
The live photograph
For current SSC forms you do not upload a stored photo. The application module takes your picture through the camera. Sit facing a light source in front of a plain, light wall, remove caps and spectacles, and keep your face straight and filling the frame. Your appearance on exam day should match this picture.
Why uploads get rejected
- The file is a few KB over or under the allowed range.
- The file is PNG, HEIC or PDF when the form accepts only JPG.
- The face is too small, off-centre or in shadow, or the background is not plain and light.
- The signature is in capital letters, faint, or signed by someone else.
- A screenshot or a photo forwarded through a chat app was used, which lowers quality.
Questions and answers
Is the signature size the same for every SSC exam?
The 10 to 20 KB limit is the same in the notices we checked. The stated dimensions differ between exams, so read the notice for yours.
Can I sign on a phone screen?
No. Sign on white paper with a black or blue pen and scan or photograph it. Blurred or miniature signatures are rejected.