SSC CHSL Signature Size 2026

Rules for the signature

• Signature 10–20 KB

  472×157 px · 6×2 cm (derived) · JPG · 200 DPI

  • Black ink on white paper
  • Signature must fill the box; blurred or tiny signatures are rejected
  • Keep it horizontal, not slanted

  Note: ≈472×157 px, derived from 6.0×2.0 cm at 200 DPI. The notice says about 6.0×2.0 cm in para 9.6 and again on page 35, but about 4.0×2.0 cm in Annexure-IV; both are "about" and the KB range is the same, so we use 6.0×2.0 cm.

Tip: Sign on white paper with a black pen. Fill the box.

SSC CHSL signature: what is specific to this exam

These SSC CHSL 2026 rules come from the SSC notice “Notice: Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 (F. No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1, dated 07.09.2026)”, page 12, last checked on 22 Oct 2026. The SSC CHSL form usually opens around September–October.

From our SSC CHSL notes

• SSC CHSL (10+2 level) recruits LDC/JSA, PA/SA and DEO posts. The 2026 form ran from 07.09.2026 to 07.10.2026. As with all current SSC exams, the photo is taken live in the form and the signature is the only standard upload. Our values are checked against the official CHSL 2026 notice on ssc.gov.in (para 9.6).
• About 6.0×2.0 cm, which is about 472×157 px at 200 DPI. One annexure of the notice says about 4.0×2.0 cm instead; the main text says 6.0×2.0 cm, so we use that.
• Upload sign.jpg when asked, then review the preview carefully before you submit.
• Not miniature: crop close so the ink fills most of the image.
• Not too light: KB under 10 often means a very faint signature. Sign again with a darker pen, or let Auto-fit raise the quality.

SSC CHSL signature compared with similar exams

• SSC CGL, SSC MTS & Havaldar and SSC CPO (Delhi Police & CAPF SI) use the same signature size as SSC CHSL (472×157 px · 10–20 KB · JPG), so one file passes all these forms. SSC CGL sizes · SSC MTS & Havaldar sizes · SSC CPO (Delhi Police & CAPF SI) sizes
• Unlike SSC GD Constable, which wants 709×236 px · 10–20 KB · JPG, SSC CHSL wants 472×157 px · 10–20 KB · JPG. Make a separate file for each form. SSC GD Constable sizes
• Unlike RRB NTPC (Graduate), which wants min 140×60 px · 30–49 KB · JPG, SSC CHSL wants 472×157 px · 10–20 KB · JPG. Make a separate file for each form. RRB NTPC (Graduate) sizes

Upload errors and how to fix them

These are the messages the SSC CHSL portal shows. Each one has a fix.

Error: Applications with blurred/miniature signatures will be rejected summarily

Fix: This line is in the SSC CHSL notice. "Miniature" means the ink is tiny inside a big white image. Crop close to the signature so the ink fills most of the 6×2 cm box; Clean signature does this for you.

Error: File size should be between 10 KB and 20 KB

Fix: A plain signature often saves below 10 KB. Auto-fit raises the quality (and adds invisible padding if needed) to land between 10 and 20 KB.

Error: Invalid file format

Fix: The signature must be JPEG/JPG. Do not upload a PNG screenshot or a PDF scan.

SSC CHSL signature questions