SSC CHSL Photo & Signature Size 2026: Complete Requirements Guide

SSC CHSL Photo Specifications 2026

SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) is the recruitment exam through which the Staff Selection Commission fills LDC/JSA (Lower Divisional Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant), DEO (Data Entry Operator), and Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant posts across central government ministries and departments. Because CHSL is filed through the very same ssc.nic.in application portal as SSC CGL, the photograph and signature validation rules are effectively identical between the two exams.

That similarity is exactly why candidates make mistakes — many assume "SSC is SSC" and reuse an old CGL photo without checking whether it still matches the current CHSL notification's file size window. Here are the full specifications for SSC CHSL 2026:

SSC CHSL Signature Specifications 2026

Along with your photograph, the CHSL application also requires a scanned signature upload with its own separate requirements:

How to Take the Perfect SSC CHSL Photo

SSC CHSL is open to candidates who have passed 10+2 (higher secondary) — for many applicants, this is their first-ever government exam application. On top of that, CHSL doesn't end at Document Verification: candidates who clear Tier-I and Tier-II also go through a Skill Test or Typing Test stage, which means the same photo has to hold up as your identity reference across one more checkpoint than most other exams.

Do's

• If you're applying for the first time and are unsure about any requirement, ask a parent, teacher, or someone who has filled a government form before to double-check your photo and form before you submit
• Take the photo against a plain white or light-coloured background
• Face the camera directly with your full face and both ears visible
• Wear formal or semi-formal clothing appropriate for a government form photo
• Use even, natural lighting to avoid shadows across your face
• Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed
• Save the exact resized photo file somewhere safe — you'll need to reuse it consistently through Tier-I, Tier-II, the Skill/Typing Test, and Document Verification

Don'ts

• Don't rely on guesswork if this is your first government exam form — a quick check from someone experienced can save you a rejected application
• Do not wear sunglasses, tinted glasses, or a cap/headgear (barring religious exceptions)
• Do not use a photo taken more than 3 months ago
• Do not upload a heavily filtered, beautified, or edited photo
• Do not assume your SSC CGL photo will automatically clear the CHSL file-size check
• Do not use a different photo at the Skill/Typing Test stage than the one submitted earlier — staff cross-check it against your Tier-I and Tier-II record

How to Resize Your Photo to SSC CHSL Specifications

Open the resizer with SSC CHSL's specifications already pre-loaded — upload your photo, crop it if needed, and download once the Form Readiness panel turns green. If you're filling this form for the first time, it's worth asking a parent or teacher to glance over the result with you before submitting. For a full walkthrough of the tool, see our step-by-step resizing guide.

What Pixel Dimensions Should SSC CHSL Photo Be?

The SSC notification specifies dimensions in millimetres (35mm × 45mm), but most upload tools work in pixels. The equivalent pixel dimensions depend on the resolution (DPI) used:

Our tool uses 96 DPI by default, which is standard for online form uploads. If your specific CHSL notification asks for a different DPI, contact us and we'll help.

SSC CHSL 2026 — Other Important Notes

• Use the same photo consistently across Tier-I, Tier-II, the Skill/Typing Test, and Document Verification — CHSL has one more stage than most SSC exams, so consistency matters over a longer stretch
• Carry printed copies of the identical photo to your examination centre and to the Skill/Typing Test venue
• The SSC portal typically validates the upload instantly — any format or size error appears immediately, so if you're new to this, don't panic, just fix it and re-check
• If you're a first-time applicant, keep a parent or teacher's contact handy in case you need a second opinion while filling the form