SSC CHSL Guidelines & Resizing
Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination for LDC, JSA, and DEO posts.
Passport Photograph Guidelines
Photo must be taken within 3 months of notice. Face must cover 70-80% of the image space. No caps, glasses, or spectacles. Both ears should be visible.
Scanned Signature Guidelines
Must sign on clean white paper. Running hand signature only. Block/capital letters will be rejected.
Photograph Instructions for SSC CHSL
- Live photograph capture on ssc.gov.in requires a well-lit frontal view at eye level.
- Ensure clean lighting on both sides of the face so there are no deep shadows.
- Both ears must be clearly visible and head covering is prohibited (except religious headgear with full face visible).
- No spectacles, goggles, or sunglasses are permitted during the photo capture.
- Maintain standard 3.5 x 4.5 cm proportion if preparing backup static scans (20-50 KB).
Signature Instructions for SSC CHSL
- Sign on plain white paper with black or dark blue ink.
- Ensure the scanned file size is between 10 KB and 20 KB in JPG/JPEG format.
- Target dimensions: 6.0 cm (width) x 2.0 cm (height) with clear horizontal orientation.
- Use natural cursive/running handwriting; never sign in all-capital block letters.
Common SSC CHSL Application Rejection Traps
- Wearing vision glasses or dark goggles during the live photo capture.
- Poor room lighting resulting in dark, grainy, or under-exposed photos.
- Taking the photo from a low or high angle instead of straight eye level.
- Capturing a phone photo of a computer screen or physical passport print.
- Writing the signature in CAPITAL BLOCK letters.
- Uploading a faint signature that fails automated clarity checks.
- Background shadows from mobile camera photography.
Candidate Pre-Upload Checklist for SSC CHSL
Confirm photo is within 20-50 KB and signature is 10-20 KB.
Ensure frontal posture with visible ears and plain background. Use running handwriting for signatures.
Ensure files are in JPG/JPEG format with clear preview contrast before final portal submission.
Frequently Asked Questions (SSC CHSL Document Uploads)
SSC CHSL uses live photo capture on the SSC portal. Candidates must have a plain background, front lighting, no spectacles, and visible ears.
No casual selfies are allowed. The live camera capture must be taken straight-on at eye level with a neutral facial expression.
Reflections and glare on lenses can obscure eye features used in automated facial verification at examination centers.
Face a window with natural daylight or place a light source in front of you. Avoid having bright light behind your back.
Use the official mySSC app from the Google Play Store or use a desktop browser (Chrome/Edge) with webcam permissions enabled.
The signature file size must be between 10 KB and 20 KB in JPG or JPEG format.
Learn about common rejection errors, DPI print resolution, and sizing matrices across all boards.
Official Information & Disclaimer
Links and source verification dates.
This app is a client-side resizing tool and is not affiliated with any government body, the SSC CHSL commission, or its testing partners. Always review the official exam information bulletin to ensure sizes, aspect ratios, and backgrounds have not changed before submitting your application.