SSC Photo Rejected — Every Reason and Fix
SSC photo rejection happens at two stages — during online portal upload, or during document verification. This guide covers every possible rejection reason and the exact fix for each, so you can resolve it in minutes.
All SSC Photo Rejection Reasons + Fixes
Wrong format (PNG, HEIC, WebP uploaded)
Fix: Convert to JPEG first using PNG to JPG converter
Use this tool →Coloured or patterned background
Fix: Use Background Remover to create white background
Use this tool →Sunglasses, cap, or face partially covered
Fix: Take a new photo without glasses/headgear, then compress
Use this tool →Low quality, blurry, or pixelated image
Fix: Take a new photo in good lighting and compress to 20KB
Use this tool →Image dimensions too small
Fix: Resize to 200×230px minimum using Image Dimension Resizer
Use this tool →SSC Photo Requirements Summary
| Parameter | Photo | Signature |
|---|---|---|
| Format | JPEG / JPG only | JPEG / JPG only |
| Max Size | 20KB | 10KB |
| Min Dimensions | 200×230 px | 140×60 px |
| Background | White / off-white | White paper |
| Recency | Within 3 months | Recent |
| Colour | Colour only | Dark ink |
Tools to Fix Your SSC Photo
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about using this tool — answered.
SSC provides a correction window (usually 5–7 days) after the initial application opens. During this window, you can re-upload the photo and signature. If the window is closed, contact SSC regional office through the official grievance portal.