The SSC CGL photo must be 275 × 354 pixels (width × height), with a file size between 20 KB and 50 KB, in JPG/JPEG format. Upload your photo in the tool below and it is resized and compressed to exactly this size in one click.
⚡ SSC CGL Photo Resizer — 275×354px, 20–50 KB● 100% private · in your browser
SSC CGL Photo Requirements
| Width | 275 px |
|---|---|
| Height | 354 px |
| File size | 20 – 50 KB |
| Format | JPG / JPEG |
| Aspect ratio | 275:354 |
| Print size @200 DPI | 3.49 × 4.50 cm |
SSC CGL Signature Requirements
| Width | 236 px |
|---|---|
| Height | 79 px |
| File size | 10 – 20 KB |
| Format | JPG / JPEG |
SSC CGL Photo Guidelines — Do's & Don'ts
✅ Do
- Recent colour passport-style photo (taken within the last 3–6 months)
- Plain white or light-coloured background
- Face centred and clearly visible, covering about 50–70% of the frame
- Eyes open, neutral expression, looking straight at the camera
- Even lighting — no shadows on the face or background
❌ Avoid
- Caps, hats or dark sunglasses (religious headwear is usually allowed)
- Selfies with beauty filters, heavy edits or tilted angles
- Group photos, cropped ID-card photos or photos of a printed photo
- Blurred, pixelated or over-exposed images
How to Resize the SSC CGL Photo (4 Steps)
- Upload your photo in the tool above (JPG, PNG, HEIC or WEBP, from gallery or camera).
- Crop — the box is locked to the 275:354 ratio required by SSC CGL. Zoom, rotate or remove the background if needed.
- Process — the photo is resized to 275×354px and compressed into 20–50 KB automatically.
- Download the JPG and upload it on the SSC CGL application form.
Common reasons the photo upload is rejected
- File is larger than 50 KB or smaller than 20 KB.
- Dimensions are not 275×354px, or the image is stretched.
- Wrong format — PNG, HEIC or PDF instead of JPG.
- Dark, blurred or non-white background, or face not clearly visible.
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SSC CGL Photo Size — FAQs
What is the SSC CGL photo size in 2026-2027?
The SSC CGL photo must be 275×354 pixels (width × height) in JPG format, with a file size between 20 KB and 50 KB.
What is the SSC CGL photo size in KB?
Between 20 KB and 50 KB. Files below 20 KB or above 50 KB are usually rejected by the application portal.
What is the SSC CGL photo size for 2027?
Use 275×354 pixels, 20–50 KB, JPG — the size in recent SSC CGL notifications. It rarely changes between years; if the 2027 notification changes it we update this page, and you can edit width, height and KB in the tool.
How do I reduce my SSC CGL photo to under 50 KB?
Upload it in the free tool on this page. It resizes the image to 275×354px and automatically adjusts JPG quality until the file is inside the 20–50 KB range. No app or sign-up is needed.
My photo is smaller than 20 KB. How do I increase the size?
The tool raises the JPG quality to bring a small file up into the 20–50 KB range without changing the 275×354px dimensions. Start from the original, un-compressed photo for the best result.
What background is required for the SSC CGL photo?
Use a recent colour photo with a plain white or light background, face clearly visible and no cap or dark glasses. Crop it in the tool so your face is centred.
Can I resize the SSC CGL photo on my mobile phone?
Yes. The tool works in Chrome or Safari on Android and iPhone. Pick the photo from your gallery or camera, crop it, and download the resized JPG straight to your phone.
Is it safe to resize my photo on ILoveExams?
Yes. Your image is processed entirely inside your browser and is never uploaded to any server, so nobody else can see it.
What is the SSC CGL signature size?
The SSC CGL signature must be 236×79 pixels, 10–20 KB, JPG. Resize your SSC CGL signature here.
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Specifications on this page are compiled from recent official SSC CGL notifications and checked regularly (last review: September 2026). Always cross-check with the latest official notification before submitting — if the size has changed, you can edit width, height and KB directly in the tool.