Resize Image for SSC Form Online – Photo 20KB to 100KB

The problem: SSC form rejects your photo

You're applying for SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, or another Staff Selection Commission exam. You've uploaded your details, filled the form, and now the portal asks for your photograph. You select the image—and it fails. "File size exceeds limit." Your phone saved the photo at 2MB. SSC notifications typically allow 20KB to 100KB, often 50KB. Anything over that, and the form rejects it. Deadlines are tight; you need a fix that works.

This page gives you the tool and the guidance. Resize your photo to the exact size the SSC notification specifies—20KB, 50KB, or 100KB—and submit with confidence. All processing happens in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded to our servers.

Step-by-step: resize photo for SSC form

1. 1Check the SSC notification. Open the official notification for your exam (CGL, CHSL, MTS, etc.) and note the maximum photo file size. It's usually 50KB or 100KB, sometimes 20KB.
2. 2Upload your photo. Use a recent, clear photograph. If the form requires passport-style dimensions, use our passport photo tool first, then come back here to resize for file size.
3. 3Set the target size. Choose 20KB, 50KB, or 100KB to match the notification. Smart Optimize will compress and resize as needed to hit that exact limit.
4. 4Download and upload to SSC. Save the resized image, then use it when uploading to the SSC application portal. Keep the file under the limit—aim for 95KB when the limit is 100KB if you want a safety margin.

SSC form photo size requirements

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) applications—including SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, and others—require a recent photograph of the candidate. The notification usually specifies a maximum file size, often between 20KB and 100KB, and sometimes 50KB. If your photo is larger, the portal may reject the upload. Resizing your image to the exact limit avoids last-minute errors and ensures your application is submitted successfully. This tool lets you choose 20KB, 50KB, or 100KB (or a custom size) so you can match the requirement for your exam. All processing is done in your browser; nothing is uploaded. For a correctly framed passport-style photo, use our passport photo tool. For document size limits, try the resize to 100KB or PDF compressor.

Common errors when uploading SSC photo

• "File size exceeds limit" — Resize to slightly under the limit (e.g. 95KB when 100KB). Some portals measure size differently.
• "Invalid format" — SSC typically accepts JPEG. Our tool outputs JPEG. Ensure you're uploading the downloaded file, not the original.
• "Dimensions not as per specification" — Some forms require specific dimensions. Use our passport photo tool for correct framing, then resize here for file size.
• Quality looks poor — For strict limits like 20KB, quality may drop. Use a well-lit, sharp source photo. If the notification allows 50KB or 100KB, prefer that for better clarity.

SSC CHSL, CGL, MTS photo size 2026

SSC CHSL, CGL, MTS, and other Staff Selection Commission exams typically require photos between 20KB and 100KB. The 2026 notifications may specify 50KB or 100KB—always check the official advertisement. Photo size in pixels varies; what matters for upload is the file size (KB). Use this tool to reduce your image to 20KB, 50KB, or 100KB as required. For signature uploads, SSC often allows 20KB–50KB—resize accordingly.

Tips for SSC form photo success

• Use a recent photograph with neutral expression and plain background, as per SSC guidelines.
• Check the notification for your specific exam—CGL, CHSL, MTS may have slightly different specs.
• Keep the original high-resolution photo. You may need it for admit card, document verification, or other exams.
• For UPSC or railway forms, the same resize logic applies. See our resize to 100KB page for a general-purpose tool.

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