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.
| Requirement | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel dimensions | 100×120 px | 3.5×4.5 cm at 300 DPI |
| File size | 20 KB – 50 KB | ⚠ Realistic max: ~1 KB |
| Format | JPG | JPEG compression |
| Background | Plain white | Plain white, no shadows |
| Face coverage | 70–80% | Face centred, looking at camera |
| Glasses | Not allowed | Remove before taking photo |
Use rear camera against plain white wall
Click the upload area above or drag your photo
Adjust crop so your face fills 70-80% of frame
Click Generate, then download your photo
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.