The SSC portal is the strictest of all exam portals — it automatically rejects photos above 50 KB, no exceptions. Your photo must be exactly 100×120 pixels in JPEG format, between 20 KB and 50 KB, with a plain white background. This tool generates SSC-compliant photos and lets you control the exact KB with a slider.
The Staff Selection Commission portal validates these specifications automatically on upload:
| Requirement | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel dimensions | 100×120 px | 3.5×4.5 cm at 300 DPI |
| File size | 20 KB – 50 KB | Portal auto-rejects above 50 KB |
| Format | JPG | JPEG compression |
| Resolution | 300 DPI | Print quality standard |
| Background | Plain white | No shadows, no patterns |
| Face coverage | 70–80% | Face centred, looking directly at camera |
| Glasses | Not allowed | Remove before taking photo |
| Expression | Neutral | Mouth closed, eyes open |
⚠ Note: Portal auto-rejects above 50 KB — use size slider
On the SSC registration portal, photo upload appears directly on the registration page. After uploading, the portal shows a preview — if it shows an error, use the size slider on this tool to bring the file under 50 KB before retrying.
Use rear camera against a plain white wall. Good natural light from the front, no shadows on face. Neutral expression, mouth closed.
Click the upload area above or drag your JPG/PNG file. Maximum 10 MB. Works on all Android and iOS phones.
Adjust the crop box so your face fills 70–80% of the frame. The live preview shows exactly what the final photo looks like.
Click Generate. Download the 20–50 KB portal version. Use the size slider if you need an exact KB target.
Photo upload is on the SSC registration page itself. If rejected, check the file size first — it is the most common cause.
SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, and GD require a photo of 100×120 pixels in JPEG format, between 20 KB and 50 KB. Plain white background is required. The SSC portal automatically rejects files above 50 KB.
SSC portal uses a legacy upload system that expects small file sizes. Uploading a larger photo (like 413×531 pixels) will result in an error even if the file size is within range. You must match both the pixel dimensions AND the KB limit.
Yes, the photo specifications are the same across SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO, and GD — 100×120 px, 20–50 KB, JPEG, white background. However, always check the specific notification PDF before applying.
The most common cause is file size above 50 KB. Even if the pixels are correct, the portal rejects it. Use the size slider on this tool to reduce the file to 30–45 KB, which gives you a safe margin.
SSC GD Constable requires the same photo specifications as SSC CGL: 100×120 pixels, JPEG, 20–50 KB, plain white background. Select the SSC preset on this tool to generate a GD-compliant photo.
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