SSC CGL upload sizes
Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026, conducted by Staff Selection Commission. Sizes below are from the CGL 2026 (applications 21.05.2026 to 22.06.2026).
| Upload | Official size | Pixels used here | File size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature | Scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format (10 to 20 KB). Image dimension of the signature should be about 6.0 cm (width) x 2.0 cm (height). (para 9.6) | 472 × 157 (from cm) | 10–20 KB |
Rules to follow
Signature
JPEG/JPG only.
Blurred or miniature signatures are rejected summarily (not for Aadhaar-authenticated applicants).
Good to know
No photo file is uploaded. The application module captures a live photo through the camera while you fill the form; you do not need a pre-existing photograph.
Live photo rules: good light, plain background, camera at eye level, face fully inside the on-screen frame, no cap, mask or glasses/spectacles. Photographing an existing photo leads to rejection.
Applications made with Aadhaar-based authentication are not rejected for photo/signature not meeting standards.
One-Time Registration (OTR) on ssc.gov.in or the mySSC app is required first; the photo/signature rules above come from the exam notices.
How to resize your SSC CGL signature
- 1
Pick the upload
Choose signature at the top of the tool.
- 2
Add your image
Use a recent, clear, front-facing photo, or a signature on plain white paper photographed in good light.
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Frame it
Drag and zoom so the face or signature fills the frame the way the notice asks.
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Download
Save the JPG. It already has the right pixels and file size for SSC CGL, so you can upload it straight away.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to upload a photo for SSC CGL?
No photo file is uploaded. The application module captures a live photo through the camera while you fill the form; you do not need a pre-existing photograph.
What is the signature size for SSC CGL?
Scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format (10 to 20 KB). Image dimension of the signature should be about 6.0 cm (width) x 2.0 cm (height). (para 9.6) The notice gives the size in centimetres; 472 × 157 pixels is our conversion at 200 DPI. JPEG/JPG only. Blurred or miniature signatures are rejected summarily (not for Aadhaar-authenticated applicants).
How do I resize my signature for SSC CGL?
Choose the signature preset above, add your image, adjust the frame and download the JPG. The tool crops to 472 × 157 pixels and compresses the file to 10–20 KB. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded anywhere.
Where do these numbers come from?
From the CGL 2026 (applications 21.05.2026 to 22.06.2026) published by Staff Selection Commission, read on 13 November 2026. Rules can change with each notice, so check the latest one before you apply.