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SSC CGL 2026: photo and signature size
For SSC CGL 2026 you don't upload a photo: the application captures a live photo of you. The signature is uploaded as a JPG/JPEG of 10–20 KB, about 6.0 cm wide and 2.0 cm high.
Upload requirements
| Upload | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Photo | No upload. A live photo is captured while you fill the form: good light, plain background, camera at eye level, no cap, mask or glasses. Photographing an old photo is not allowed. |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG, 10–20 KB, about 6.0 cm × 2.0 cm |
Blurred photos or signatures that are too small can lead to rejection. The SSC Stenographer 2026 notice uses the same rules.
Official source
SSC CGL 2026 notice (F.No. HQ-C11018/1/2026-C-1, 21 May 2026), paras 9.4–9.6. Rules change between cycles, so always check the latest notice before you submit.
Get it right first time
- Open PixFit and pick the matching preset, or enter the KB range and pixel size above.
- Crop and clean up: PixFit whitens signature paper and can set a white background for photos.
- Save. PixFit hits the KB range without going over, offline, and never uploads your file.
PixFit is an independent app and is not affiliated with any exam board, bank, government body or embassy.
Questions
Do I need to resize my photo for SSC CGL 2026?
No. SSC CGL 2026 captures a live photo during the application, so there is no photo upload. Only the signature (JPG, 10–20 KB) is uploaded.