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SSB photo & signature size

Sashastra Seema Bal Constable (Non-GD / Tradesmen) Recruitment

Defence & Police2 documents

Checked against the official notification on 30 Sept 2026Official notification

Prepare your files

Add each file below. It is resized and compressed to the exact rules on your device.

Photograph

Required

100×120 px · 4–12 KB · JPEG

White background, face about 75% of the photo, no cap or goggles. Must be more than 4 KB and less than 12 KB.

Replaces the background on your device. The first time downloads about 3 MB.

JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here

Signature

Required

140×60 px · 4–12 KB · JPEG

Black or dark blue ink, full running signature (not capitals or initials), inside the box. More than 4 KB and less than 12 KB.

JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here

Your saved files

    All size requirements

    DocumentSizeFile sizeFormat
    Photograph100×120 px4–12 KBJPEG
    Signature140×60 px4–12 KBJPEG

    Spotted a size that does not match the notification?

    Report a wrong size

    For example: the 2026 notice asks for 20–50 KB, not 10–20 KB.

    Why applications get rejected

    • Photo is not exactly 100×120 px
    • Photo file is the wrong size (must be 4–12 KB)
    • Signature is not 140×60 px, 4–12 KB
    • Background is not plain white or light
    • Face is blurry, too small or covered (cap, dark glasses)
    • Signature is written in capital letters
    • File saved as PNG or HEIC instead of JPEG

    Questions

    What is the SSB application photo size and format?

    The SSB application photo must be a 100×120 px image of 4–12 KB in JPEG format. Note: White background, face about 75% of the photo, no cap or goggles. Must be more than 4 KB and less than 12 KB.

    What is the signature size for SSB?

    The SSB signature must be 140×60 px, JPEG, 4–12 KB. Note: Black or dark blue ink, full running signature (not capitals or initials), inside the box. More than 4 KB and less than 12 KB.

    Which documents does SSB need, and what is each document size?

    The application asks for 2 files: Photograph (100×120 px, 4–12 KB, JPEG); Signature (140×60 px, 4–12 KB, JPEG).

    Can I use a phone photo for SSB?

    Yes. Upload it on this page. It is cropped to 100×120 px and compressed to 4–12 KB on your device. Use a plain light background and face the camera.

    Are these the official SSB requirements?

    They are the sizes our tool applies for SSB. Rules can change between cycles, so always cross-check with the latest official notification before you submit.

    These are the sizes our tool applies. Rules can change between cycles, so match them with the latest official notification before you submit.