Photograph
Format: JPEG
Dimensions: 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm (passport size)
File size: 20 KB — 50 KB
Face should occupy about 40% of the photo. Recent, color photo without cap or spectacles; both ears visible.
Other requirements
- Plain, light-coloured background.
- Good lighting — avoid shadows or blur.
- Upload a clear, front-facing headshot taken recently.
Signature
Format: JPEG
Dimensions: 4.0 cm × 2.0 cm (or 6.0 cm × 2.0 cm for some exams like SSC MTS)
File size: 10 KB — 20 KB
Use a black ink pen. Signature should be clear and bold.
Tips for signature scan
- Write on white paper and scan/photograph in good light.
- Crop tightly around the signature to keep file size small.
- Save as JPEG and, if needed, slightly reduce quality to meet size limits.
Additional notes & recommended workflow
- Take a clear colour photograph against a plain background.
- Scan or photograph your signature on a blank white paper using a black pen.
- Use an image editor or any online resizer to adjust dimensions and file size (crop first, then resize).
- Save both files as JPEG and check file sizes with your OS/file manager.
- Refer to the specific SSC exam notification for any deviations — the notification is the final authority.
Remember:
Official SSC notifications may vary by exam — always follow the instructions in the notification you are applying under.