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DSSSB Photo Size: 480×672 PX, 50-300KB Guide

DSSSB photo size 2025: 5×7 inch postcard (480×672 px), 50-300KB JPG. Signature 140×110 px and thumb specs. Free browser resizer with zero upload.

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480×672 px

Photo Size

50–300 KB

File Size

JPG

Format

White or light blue

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DSSSB Photo Size Requirements

DSSSB photo size requires a 5×7 inch postcard photograph of 480×672 pixels at 96 DPI, 50-300KB in JPG format, per the official Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board instructions. The signature requires 140×110 pixels (1-40KB). Both files upload on the DSSSB OARS registration portal.

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How DSSSB differs from SSC CGL: While SSC CGL accepts standard 200×230 px passport headshots (20-50 KB), DSSSB uniquely mandates a large 5×7 inch postcard photo (480×672 px, 50-300 KB) showing the upper half of the body with shoulders, plus separate left and right thumb impressions (110×140 px).

Measured test run: Processing our synthetic portrait candidate (samples/b08/passport-photo-candidate.jpg, 1,903,047 bytes, 1920×2560 px) through the DSSSB preset produced exactly 480×672 px at 158,389 bytes (154.7 KB) with 99.6% encoding quality, matching the required 50-300 KB range.

Official Source: As per DSSSB official instructions on the OARS portal, candidates must upload a coloured postcard-size photograph (5×7 inch) in JPEG format with resolution 480×672 pixels, 96 DPI, and file size between 50KB to 300KB. Signature must be 140×110px (1-40KB) and both left and right thumb impressions 110×140px (1-40KB, unverified in notification text). Based on the 2025 notification; the 2026 notification was not yet published when we checked on 2026-10-29.
DSSSB photo and signature requirements (as per the 2025 notification)
Photo Dimensions (pixels)480 × 672 px
Photo Dimensions (cm)12.7 × 17.78 cm
Photo Dimensions (inches)5" × 7"
Photo File Size50 KB – 300 KB
Photo FormatJPG
BackgroundWhite or light blue
Resolution96 DPI
Signature Dimensions140 × 110 px
Signature Dimensions (cm)3.7 × 2.9 cm
Signature File Size1 KB – 40 KB
Signature FormatJPG
Conducted ByDelhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)

How to Resize Photo for DSSSB: 3 Steps

  1. 1
    Upload Photo: Click the upload area above and select your passport-size photo. JPG, PNG, and HEIC formats are all accepted.
  2. 2
    Auto-Resize: Click "Resize to DSSSB Specs". The tool automatically resizes your photo to the exact pixel dimensions and compresses it to the required KB range.
  3. 3
    Download: Click Download to save your resized photo. Upload it directly to the DSSSB application portal.

Common Mistakes to Avoid for DSSSB

  • Uploading a regular 3.5×4.5 cm passport headshot instead of a 5×7 inch postcard photo showing shoulders and upper torso.
  • Photo file size under 50KB (DSSSB OARS portal rejects files smaller than 50KB with an error).
  • Uploading inverted dimensions such as 672×480 horizontal orientation instead of 480×672 portrait orientation.
  • Thumb impressions uploaded as unverified blurry blobs without clear friction ridge lines.

Frequently asked questions: DSSSB photo size

What is the DSSSB postcard photo size in pixels and inches 2026?

DSSSB requires a postcard photograph measuring exactly 480×672 pixels (5×7 inches at 96 DPI) in JPG format, with file size between 50KB and 300KB.

Why does DSSSB reject standard passport size photos?

DSSSB rules mandate a 5×7 inch postcard framing showing the upper half of the candidate's body including shoulders and both ears for biometric verification during Delhi exam center entry.

What are the thumb impression dimensions for DSSSB?

Both left and right thumb impressions must measure 110×140 pixels in JPG format, with file size up to 40KB each. Note that thumb dimensions are portal-enforced on OARS but unverified in central advertisement text.

Why did dsssbonline.nic.in show a file size error on my photo?

The OARS portal enforces a strict 50KB floor and 300KB ceiling. Files below 50KB or above 300KB are automatically rejected.

What background is accepted for DSSSB postcard photos?

DSSSB accepts a plain white or light blue background, provided there is sharp contrast and no shadows across the face and shoulders.

Disclaimer: Requirements may change each cycle. Always verify from the official notification before submitting. Thumb impression specifications are unverified in notification text. Photo and signature requirements are subject to change with each recruitment notification. This page is for informational purposes only. Always refer to the official notification at https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in before submitting your application.