SSC Photo Resize — 20KB for All Exams
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SSC Photo Requirements — All Exams, 2026
| Exam | Photo | Signature | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL 2026 | 20KB | 10KB | JPEG | Biometric tie-up — exact match required at exam centre |
| SSC CHSL 2026 | 20KB | 10KB | JPEG | LDC · PA/SA · DEO · JSA — same photo rules across all |
| SSC MTS + Havaldar | 20KB | 10KB | JPEG | Havaldar has PET/PST — photo rule identical to MTS |
| SSC CPO 2026 | 20KB | 10KB | JPEG | Delhi Police + CAPF — must pass medical; photo used for ID |
| SSC GD Constable | 20KB | 10KB | JPEG | State-wise PST/PET — photo used across all stages |
| SSC JHT / Stenographer | 20KB | 10KB | JPEG | Same standard as CGL/CHSL |
SSC CGL — Specific Rules
📸 Photo requirements
- • Max 20KB, JPEG, white/off-white background
- • 3.5×4.5 cm (200×230px), face covers 70–80%
- • No spectacles, no tinted lenses
- • Taken within 3 months of application date
⚠️ CGL biometric note
CGL uses biometric verification at exam centres. The photo submitted online is cross-checked against your face. Use a clear, recent photo in good lighting. Studio-quality compressed photos work best.
SSC CHSL — Post-Specific Notes
| Post | Department | Photo Rule |
|---|---|---|
| LDC (Lower Division Clerk) | Various central govt depts | 20KB JPEG |
| PA/SA (Postal/Sorting Asst) | Dept of Posts | 20KB JPEG — used on postal ID card |
| DEO (Data Entry Operator) | Various depts | 20KB JPEG |
| JSA (Junior Secretariat Asst) | Armed forces HQ | 20KB JPEG |
CHSL Tier 1 and Tier 2 use the same photo — upload once during registration.
SSC MTS + Havaldar — Key Differences
MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff)
- • Photo: 20KB JPEG, same specs
- • Min age: 18 · Max age: 25 (OBC/SC/ST relaxation)
- • Document verification: standard ID match
Havaldar (CBIC/CBN)
- • Photo: 20KB JPEG — same as MTS
- • PET required: 1600m run (M) / 1km run (F)
- • PST: height/chest standards apply at physical
- • Photo used for all stages including PST/PET
Why SSC Rejects Your Photo — Top 4 Causes
File over 20KB (byte-level check)
Even 20.1KB fails. Our tool targets 18–20KB specifically to stay clearly under the threshold.
PNG uploaded as .jpg extension
The portal checks the actual file header, not the .jpg extension. Convert using PNG → JPG first, then compress here.
Photo taken more than 3 months ago
Not caught at upload — rejected at document verification. Match your photo date to within 3 months of your form submission date.
Coloured or patterned background
SSC requires plain white or off-white (#F5F5F5 or whiter). Use our Background Remover to replace any background with white before compressing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SSC photo requirements for CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO, and GD Constable 2026.
SSC CGL 2026 requires: photo max 20KB, JPEG format, white or light background, 3.5×4.5cm (200×230px recommended), recent (within 3 months). Signature max 10KB, JPEG, 140×60px.