Why SSC Switched to Live Photo Capture on ssc.gov.in
Starting with the launch of the new official portal (ssc.gov.in), the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) discontinued the practice of uploading pre-scanned passport photos for major examinations including SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, Stenographer, and GD Constable. Candidates must now capture a live facial photograph using their laptop webcam or smartphone camera during the One-Time Registration (OTR) and application process.
However, tens of thousands of applicants encounter errors like "Face Not Detected", "Camera Permission Denied", or an unclickable capture button, causing severe delays near application closing dates. Below is the tested, step-by-step fix for every live capture problem, plus the official rules for your signature upload.
| SSC Parameter | Live Photo Requirement | Signature Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Capture / Upload Mode | Live Webcam or MySSC Mobile App | Scanned Image File Upload (JPG/JPEG) |
| File Size Limit | Auto-compressed by SSC Server | Strictly 10.0 KB to 20.0 KB (14KB ideal) |
| Dimensions | Head & Shoulders centered (80% frame) | 4.0 cm width × 2.0 cm height (horizontal) |
| Background | Plain white or off-white wall without objects | Pure white unruled paper |
| Ink Specification | N/A (No caps, spectacles, or masks) | Black ink pen (running handwriting, not CAPITAL) |
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Common SSC Live Photo Errors & Step-by-Step Fixes
1. "Camera Permission Denied / Webcam Blocked"
If your browser shows a blank grey box or says camera access is denied:
- On Android (Google Chrome): Tap the 3 dots (top right) → Settings → Site settings → Camera. Ensure
https://ssc.gov.inis listed under Allowed, not Blocked. Reload the tab. - On Laptop / Windows: Open Windows Settings → Privacy & Security → Camera. Make sure "Allow apps to access your camera" and "Allow desktop apps / browser to access your camera" are both turned ON.
- Incognito Mode Warning: By default, private/incognito tabs disable microphone and camera permissions. Use a normal browsing tab.
2. "Face Not Detected" or Red Bounding Box
The SSC portal runs real-time facial recognition algorithms. A red box or detection failure happens when:
- Backlighting: You are sitting with a window or light bulb behind you. The light must hit your face directly from the front so your features, eyes, and ears are evenly illuminated without harsh shadows.
- Spectacles / Glasses: SSC strictly forbids tinted glasses or spectacles with flash glare. Remove spectacles for the live capture.
- Distance: You are sitting too far or too close. Position yourself so your face and top of your shoulders occupy approximately 75% to 80% of the live capture oval.
- Background Distractions: Posters, calendars, curtains, or people walking in the background cause the AI detector to fail. Stand against a plain white wall.
3. MySSC Mobile App QR Code Sync Failing
If laptop capture is failing, SSC allows capturing via the MySSC App on Google Play Store. If scanning the QR code doesn't sync:
- Ensure your smartphone and laptop are connected to the same Wi-Fi or have stable 4G/5G connections.
- Check camera permissions inside Android App Info for "MySSC".
- If the sync times out, clear app cache, log in directly via the mobile browser in Desktop Mode, and use the mobile camera directly on
ssc.gov.inwithout the app.
Official SSC Signature Upload Rules (10 KB to 20 KB)
While the photograph is captured live, the signature must be scanned and uploaded as an image file. This is where over 40% of applicants face rejections:
- File Size Window: Strictly between 10.0 KB and 20.0 KB. An image of 9.8 KB or 20.1 KB will be rejected by the validation script.
- Target Size: Aim for 14 KB. This leaves a safe margin against binary byte rounding differences between local operating systems and SSC servers.
- Image Resolution: 4.0 cm width × 2.0 cm height (equivalent to 140 × 60 pixels at 100 DPI or 280 × 120 pixels at 200 DPI).
- Handwriting Style: Sign in running handwriting with a black ballpoint pen. Do not write your name in CAPITAL LETTERS; capital letter signatures are invalidated during document verification.
How to Resize SSC Signature Online Free on SizeSnap
- Sign clearly on an unruled, clean white paper using a dark black pen.
- Take a close-up photo in good daylight with your mobile phone.
- Open the SizeSnap 14KB Photo Resizer or 10KB to 20KB Image Compressor.
- Upload your photo. SizeSnap will automatically crop the edges, enhance ink contrast, and calibrate the output file size to exactly 14 KB.
- Download the file and upload it directly to ssc.gov.in with zero errors.