SSC CHSL Signature Size 2026

SSC CHSL Signature Size 2026

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination every year to recruit candidates for Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO) posts in various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India. As part of the online application process, every candidate must upload a scanned signature that follows the specifications given in the official notification.

A signature uploaded in the wrong format, with an incorrect file size, or with wrong dimensions can create problems at the time of application submission. This guide explains the official SSC CHSL Signature Size 2026 requirements — format, file size, dimensions and upload instructions — exactly as described in the official Notice of Examination dated 23 June 2025, along with a free tool to prepare a compliant signature in seconds.

Official SSC CHSL Signature Specifications

The table below summarises the exact specifications mentioned across the official notification (Para 9.6, Para 14.11(n), and Annexure-IV/IVA of the Notice of Examination):

SSC CHSL Signature Format

According to the official notification, candidates must upload their scanned signature only in JPEG/JPG image format. Uploading the signature in any other format — such as PNG, PDF, HEIC or WEBP — is not as per the prescribed standard and may cause the application to not meet the required specifications.

• Accepted format: JPEG / JPG only
• Not accepted (as per notification wording): PNG, PDF, HEIC, WEBP or any non-JPEG format
• The Signature Resizer Tool above always exports your final signature as a JPEG file

SSC CHSL Signature File Size

The scanned signature must have a file size between 10 KB and 20 KB. Staying within this range helps the file upload successfully on the application portal without being flagged as non-compliant.

SSC CHSL Signature Dimensions

Per the majority of the official notification, the image dimensions for the scanned signature should be approximately:

• Width: approximately 6.0 cm
• Height: approximately 2.0 cm

Candidates should double-check the exact dimensions displayed on the live SSC application portal at the "Upload Photograph & Signature" step before finalising their file, since the Signature Resizer Tool above lets you switch between the 6.0 cm and 4.0 cm width standards found in different parts of the notification.

Signature Upload Guidelines

While uploading the signature on the SSC CHSL application portal, candidates should ensure the following:

• Upload only the final scanned signature, not a photograph of your face or ID
• Use the prescribed JPEG/JPG image format
• Keep the file size between 10 KB and 20 KB
• Ensure the signature is clear and fully visible, not cropped or cut off
• Avoid uploading blurred, cropped, or miniature signatures
• Verify the uploaded image using the Preview option before final submission

Common Signature Upload Mistakes

Many applications face avoidable issues because candidates upload signatures that do not meet the prescribed requirements. Review your signature carefully before submitting your SSC CHSL application.

• Uploading the signature in PNG, PDF or other unsupported formats
• File size less than 10 KB
• File size more than 20 KB
• Uploading a blurred signature
• Cropping part of the signature
• Uploading only initials instead of your normal, full signature
• Photographing the signature instead of scanning it properly
• Uploading a signature with shadows or poor lighting
• Uploading someone else's signature by mistake
• Ignoring the Preview option before final submission