SSC MTS gets lakhs of applications every cycle, and the online form is unforgiving about photo and signature specs — upload the wrong file size or format and you either can't submit at all or risk your application being treated as incomplete.
Here are the exact numbers you need for SSC MTS 2026, straight from SSC's own application instructions, so you don't have to guess or rely on trial and error.
Photo Size Requirements
Your photograph needs to be 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm in physical size, which converts to roughly 200 x 230 pixels for most online resizers. The file must be between 20KB and 50KB and saved as a JPEG/JPG file — SSC's portal will reject any other format outright.
It should be a recent color photograph, taken within the last 3 months, against a plain light or white background. Your full face must be visible with no cap, sunglasses, or spectacles, and the image should be well-lit without harsh shadows or glare.
Signature Size Requirements
The signature must be sized to about 4.0 cm x 2.0 cm, roughly 140 x 60 pixels, with a file size between 10KB and 20KB in JPEG format. Sign in black or blue ink on a plain white sheet of paper, then scan or photograph it cleanly before resizing.
SSC does not accept signatures written in capital letters or typed digital signatures — it must be your normal running signature, clear enough to read at small size.
Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected
Common slip-ups include uploading a photo straight from a phone camera without resizing, which usually comes out well over the 50KB limit; using a PDF or PNG file where only JPEG is accepted; photographing the signature at an angle so it looks slanted or distorted; and using a photo with a busy or colored background instead of a plain one. Even a technically correct file can get flagged if it's blurry or pixelated after aggressive compression, so resize carefully rather than just shrinking file size at any cost.
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 MTS required pixel dimensions and KB size, with no signup needed.