Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination
One of India's largest graduate-level government exams. Recruits for Group B and C posts (Income Tax Inspector, Auditor, Accountant, Assistant Section Officer, etc.) across central ministries and organisations.
SSC CGL — Photo & Document Requirements 2026
One of India's largest graduate-level government exams. Recruits for Group B and C posts (Income Tax Inspector, Auditor, Accountant, Assistant Section Officer, etc.) across central ministries and organisations.
Photo & Signature Specifications
Photograph
- Dimensions
- 3.5 × 4.5 cm
- Max File Size
- 50 KB
- Format
- JPG / JPEG
- Background
- White or light plain background
- Resolution
- 200 DPI
Signature
- Dimensions
- 3.5 × 1.5 cm
- Max File Size
- 20 KB
- Format
- JPG / JPEG
- Ink Colour
- Black on white paper
Important Dates
- Tier-I Application Form 1 March 2026Upcoming
- Tier-I Exam 1 July 2026Upcoming
Documents Required
Carry originals + photocopies on exam day. Check items as you prepare:
Checklist state is saved locally in your browser.
SSC CGL — Frequently Asked Questions
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Photo must be: 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, JPG/JPEG format, file size 20–50 KB, white or plain light background, recent passport-size with 60–80% face coverage.
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Signature: 3.5 cm × 1.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, file size 10–20 KB, black ink on white paper, legible, within the box.
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Use our Advanced Image Compressor tool. Set the quality slider to 75–80% and the file will compress well under 50 KB while remaining clear.
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Graduation marksheets/certificate, 10th certificate (DOB proof), category/caste certificates, NOC from employer (if government employee), and character certificate.
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4 stages: Tier-I (CBT, 100 marks), Tier-II (CBT, 200 marks), Tier-III (Descriptive written, skill test for specific posts), Tier-IV (Data Entry/Typing Test + Document Verification).