SSC MTS Photo & Signature Size 2026
The SSC MTS photo must be 20–50 KB and the signature 10–20 KB, both in JPG format. The signature must be in running hand — never capital letters. The MTS notification covers both Multi-Tasking Staff and Havaldar posts, and during registration SSC captures a live photo via webcam, so this tool is mainly for your signature and later document stages. Use it free below, right in your browser.
Exam specifications change between cycles. Always confirm the exact photo and signature requirements in your official notification PDF before you submit. This tool prepares your file; it can't guarantee acceptance.
SSC MTS 2026 photo & signature specifications
| Document | Dimensions | File size | Format & notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | Passport (~275 × 354 px) | 20–50 KB | JPG, colour, plain white or light background |
| Signature | ~6 × 2 cm | 10–20 KB | JPG, black or blue ink, running hand — not capitals |
| Thumb / declaration | If required by notification | Check notification | JPG, uploaded separately |
Specifications can change between cycles, and recent MTS notifications widened the signature to about 6 × 2 cm. Always confirm the exact requirements in the official notice at ssc.gov.in before submitting.
Why SSC MTS trips people up
The MTS notification recruits for two posts at once — Multi-Tasking Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN). If you apply for Havaldar, there is a Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test, and the same photo you upload now is reprinted on your admit cards and used at document verification. A sloppy image causes problems well beyond the application stage, so get it right the first time.
Like CGL and GD, MTS uses SSC's OTR live-capture for the photo, so a saved gallery photo will not upload for that step. The other common trap is the signature: it must be running hand in the 10–20 KB range — block capitals are rejected. The tool above lands it in range without guesswork.
Top reasons SSC MTS images get rejected
Signature in capital letters. SSC requires running hand. Block capitals are rejected outright.
Wrong file size. Photo outside 20–50 KB or signature outside 10–20 KB is rejected. The tool above fixes this automatically.
Old or gallery photo. The OTR photo must be captured live — a pre-existing photo will not be accepted for that step.
Cap, mask, or spectacles. The face must be clearly visible with both ears showing and a plain background.
Wrong format. Only JPG/JPEG is accepted. PNG and PDF fail.
How to resize your photo & signature for SSC MTS
- On this page, SSC MTS is already selected. Choose Photo or Signature.
- Upload your image and crop it — the photo to passport shape, the signature clear and legible.
- Click Resize & compress — the tool outputs a JPG in the 20–50 KB range for the photo and 10–20 KB for the signature.
- Use SSC's live webcam capture for the OTR photo. Use this tool for your signature (and thumb impression or declaration if your notification requires them). Submit at ssc.gov.in.
SSC MTS photo & signature — FAQ
What is the photo size for SSC MTS 2026?
The SSC MTS photograph must be a recent colour passport-style photo, between 20 KB and 50 KB, in JPG/JPEG format, on a plain white or light background. During One-Time Registration (OTR), SSC captures a live photo via webcam or the mySSC app, so you generally cannot upload an old gallery photo for that step.
What is the signature size for SSC MTS?
The SSC MTS signature must be in JPG/JPEG format, between 10 KB and 20 KB. Recent notifications specify roughly 6 × 2 cm dimensions. Sign in running hand with black or blue ink on white paper — it must not be in capital letters and must be clear and legible.
Is SSC MTS the same as the Havaldar exam?
The SSC MTS notification recruits for two posts together — Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar in CBIC and CBN. If you apply for Havaldar, there is an additional Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST), and the same photograph you upload is reused on your admit cards and at document verification, so it must be flawless from the start.
Does SSC MTS use a live photo like SSC CGL and GD?
Yes. SSC MTS uses the same OTR live-capture system as CGL and GD — the portal takes your photograph through a webcam or the mySSC app during registration rather than accepting a saved file for that step. If a PC camera is not detected, the mySSC app on your phone completes it.
Do I need a thumb impression or declaration for SSC MTS?
Some SSC MTS cycles require a left-hand thumb impression, and occasionally a handwritten declaration, uploaded as separate JPG images alongside the signature. Check your specific notification to see whether these are needed and at what sizes.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. This tool runs entirely inside your browser. Your photo and signature never leave your device, so nothing is uploaded anywhere.