SSC CGL 2025 Photo Size — Exact Pixels, KB & Format Guide

SSC CGL 2025 Photo Specifications

Why SSC CGL Rejects Photos

SSC's online portal has an automated validation system that checks your photo before accepting it. The most common rejection reasons are:

• File too large — photo is above 50 KB (most common issue)
• Wrong dimensions — not exactly 200×230 pixels
• Coloured background — grey, blue or any non-white background
• Wrong format — PNG or HEIC instead of JPEG
• Face not visible — wearing cap, sunglasses or mask in photo
• Old photo — taken more than 6 months ago
• Studio watermark — digital photo has studio watermark

How to Resize Your SSC CGL Photo — Step by Step

You can resize your photo to exact SSC CGL specs in under 30 seconds using ExamReady's free Photo Resizer:

1. Go to ExamReady Photo Resizer
2. Click the SSC/IBPS 200×230 preset button — dimensions and KB auto-fill
3. Upload your photo by clicking or dragging it
4. Check the live stats bar — it shows estimated output size instantly
5. Click Resize Photo — the tool compresses to exactly 50 KB
6. Download and upload to the SSC portal

How to Resize Your SSC CGL Signature

Sign on plain white A4 paper using a black or blue ballpoint pen. Photograph or scan it clearly, then:

1. Go to ExamReady Signature Resizer
2. Click the SSC 140×60 preset
3. Upload your signature scan
4. Choose Stretch to fill mode for exact fit
5. Click Resize Signature → Download

Photo Requirements — Detailed Rules

Background Colour

SSC requires a plain white or light-coloured background. Photos taken outdoors, against walls, or with any texture in the background are likely to be rejected. If your background is not white, use our Background Remover to change it to white before resizing.

Face Visibility

Your face must be clearly visible and occupy approximately 70–80% of the frame height. No caps, hats, sunglasses, goggles or masks. Spectacles are generally allowed but avoid tinted lenses.

Photo Recency

The photo must have been taken within the last 6 months. During SSC's document verification stage, they compare your application photo to your appearance — using a very old photo is a risk.

File Format

Only JPEG (.jpg) format is accepted. If your photo is a PNG (common when taking screenshots or using iPhone), use our Format Converter to convert PNG to JPEG — this alone often reduces file size by 60–80%.

SSC CGL vs Other SSC Exams — Spec Comparison

Good news — all SSC exams use the same photo and signature specifications, so once you have the right files you can reuse them across SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD and Steno applications.