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Quick answer
In our SSC CGL preset the photo is 100 x 120 px, 20-50 KB, and the signature is 140 x 60 px, up to 20 KB. The SSC landing data lists a photo of 132 x 170 px, 20-50 KB and a signature of 150 x 113 px, 10-20 KB. Confirm against the official notification.
SSC CGL applications require a passport-style photo and a scanned signature, each within tight file-size limits. The most common reason for a failed upload is a photo that is either too large in KB or too small to pass the minimum. This guide lists the figures our tool uses and explains how to prepare each file.
What are the SSC CGL photo and signature sizes?
Our data contains two entries for SSC CGL, so you will see two sets of numbers. Both are shown here so you can match whichever your notification specifies. The SSC CGL resizer page uses the first set.
| Source | Document | Dimensions | File size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL preset | Photo | 100 x 120 px | 20-50 KB | Passport-style |
| SSC CGL preset | Signature | 140 x 60 px | up to 20 KB | Black or blue ink |
| SSC landing data | Photo | 132 x 170 px | 20-50 KB | White background, no spectacles, no cap |
| SSC landing data | Signature | 150 x 113 px | 10-20 KB | Black or blue ink |
Which set of numbers should I follow?
Follow the numbers on the official notification and the upload screen. Where they match neither set, resize to what the portal says. The 20-50 KB window for the photo is the same in both, so a file inside that range is a safe starting point, but the pixel dimensions matter if the portal checks them.
How do I take a photo that passes SSC CGL rules?
- White or very light plain background.
- Face front-on, neutral expression, eyes open.
- No spectacles and no cap, as the landing data notes.
- Even lighting, no shadow behind the head.
- Recent photo, not a heavily filtered one.
How do I resize the SSC CGL photo step by step?
- Open the SSC CGL resizer or the general Photo Resizer.
- Add your photo and crop head and shoulders.
- Select the SSC CGL preset so the pixel size and KB range are set.
- Download the result.
- Check the file size in your file manager: it should sit inside 20-50 KB.
A common trap is a photo that compresses too far and drops under 20 KB. If that happens, use a higher quality setting or start from a larger original with more detail.
How should I prepare the SSC CGL signature?
Sign with a black or blue pen on plain white paper. Photograph it straight-on in daylight and crop tight so the signature fills the frame. Resize it to the signature size. Use the same signature you will use during document verification.
| Problem | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Signature too large in KB | Paper texture or shadow in the photo | Crop tightly, use clean paper, recompress |
| Signature looks faint | Pen too light | Use a darker pen and re-scan |
| Signature stretched | Aspect ratio changed | Crop to the correct ratio before resizing |
What if the portal says the file is too big or invalid?
Check size first, then format. Our guides on file size too large errors and invalid file format errors cover both. Save as JPG or JPEG unless the notification says otherwise.
Is the SSC CGL resizer free and private?
Our tools are free, run in your browser, do not upload your files and need no sign-up. Previews are free; watermark-free downloads are paid.
Related reading: the general upload guide for online forms and the RRB NTPC requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SSC CGL photo size in KB?
The preset and landing data both list 20-50 KB for the photo.
What is the SSC CGL signature size in KB?
The preset is up to 20 KB; the landing data lists 10-20 KB. Keeping within 10-20 KB fits both.
Why are there two pixel sizes for SSC CGL?
Our preset (100 x 120 px) and landing data (132 x 170 px) differ. Follow the official notification for the one that applies to you.
Can I wear spectacles in the SSC photo?
The landing data notes no spectacles and no cap. Confirm in the notification.
Is it free to resize for SSC CGL?
Yes, previews are free and processing happens in your browser. Watermark-free downloads are paid.