Govt Exams 2026
Official Photo & Signature Upload Guidelines for SSC & UPSC Exams 2026
Updated: August 2026
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Official Verification
Every year, thousands of candidates face form rejection in premier Indian government examinations like SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, and UPSC Civil Services (CSE, NDA, CDS) simply due to incorrect photograph dimensions, blurry signatures, wrong background colors, or invalid file sizes. Following the latest changes introduced in the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) One-Time Registration (OTR) and UPSC portals, complying with exact specifications is mandatory.
1. SSC & UPSC Official Specification Summary (2026)
| Exam Board | Item Type | Target File Size | Required Dimensions | Background |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD) | Live / Scanned Photo | 20 KB to 50 KB | 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (138x177 px) | Plain White / Light |
| SSC Forms | Candidate Signature | 10 KB to 20 KB | 4.0 cm x 2.0 cm (150x75 px) | White Paper (Black/Blue) |
| UPSC (CSE, NDA, CDS) | Passport Photo | 20 KB to 300 KB | 350x350 px to 1000x1000 px | Light Grey / White |
| UPSC Forms | Scanned Signature | 20 KB to 300 KB | 350x350 px to 1000x1000 px | White Paper (Dark Ink) |
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Open Free Photo Resizer2. SSC Live Photo Capture Rules
- Proper Lighting: Light must fall directly on the face from the front. Avoid backlighting or strong shadows.
- No Spectacles or Caps: Even if you wear prescription glasses, remove spectacles, caps, masks, and headphones during capture.
- Eye-Level Frontal View: Look straight into the camera lens with a neutral expression. Both ears and shoulders must be visible.
- Plain Light Background: Stand in front of a clean white or light wall. Avoid patterned backgrounds.