SSC GD Constable draws one of the largest applicant pools of any SSC exam, and with that volume comes zero tolerance for formatting errors in your application. A photo or signature that doesn't match the required size can stop your submission cold or create problems later at verification.
Below are the exact photo and signature specifications for SSC GD Constable 2026, based on SSC's own application instructions, so you can upload the right file the first time.
Photo Size Requirements
Your photograph should measure 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, which most resizing tools set as roughly 200 x 230 pixels, with a file size between 20KB and 50KB in JPEG/JPG format only. Other formats like PNG or HEIC will not be accepted by the application system.
The photo must be recent — not older than 3 months — taken against a plain light or white background, with your full face and both ears clearly visible. No caps, masks, or sunglasses are permitted, and the image should be sharp and well-lit, not dark or overexposed.
Signature Size Requirements
The signature must be around 4.0 cm x 2.0 cm in size, roughly 140 x 60 pixels, and between 10KB and 20KB as a JPEG file. Sign on plain white paper in black ink, keeping your normal running signature rather than block capitals.
Make sure the scan is straight, not tilted, and that the signature is dark enough to stay legible after compression — a faint or smudged signature is a common reason SSC GD applications get sent back for correction.
Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected
The most common issues are uploading an oversized photo straight from a smartphone camera without resizing it down to the 20-50KB range, using a colored or cluttered background instead of plain white or light, wearing a cap or sunglasses in the photo, and scanning a signature so small or blurry it's unreadable once shrunk. Many candidates also try to reuse an old passport-style photo with printed name and date, which can look inconsistent with the plain-background requirement most SSC exams now follow.
How to Resize Your Photo and Signature in 30 Seconds
SignResizer is a free online tool that instantly resizes your photo and signature to the exact SSC GD Constable required pixel dimensions and KB size, with no signup needed.