SSC forms need a One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new website, ssc.gov.in. An OTR from the old site does not work. You make it once and use it for every SSC exam.
Your photo is taken live with your webcam or phone camera inside the form. You upload only a signature: JPG, 10-20 KB, about 6 × 2 cm.
What Changed on the New SSC Website
- The new website, ssc.gov.in, replaced ssc.nic.in for applications
- An OTR made on the old site does not work on the new one, so you need a fresh OTR
- One OTR on the new site works for every exam you apply for there
- You do not upload a photo; the form captures it live
- You can also register and apply on the mySSC mobile app
Source: Para 9 and 24 of the SSC CHSL 2026 notice (7 September 2026).
Aadhaar Authentication: Optional, but Worth It
| With Aadhaar authentication | Without it | |
|---|---|---|
| Photo or signature rejected for not meeting the rules | No | Yes, it can be |
| Extra documents to upload in OTR | No | Proof of name, date of birth, address and gender |
| Photos and original photo ID at the exam centre | Not needed | Needed: 2 recent colour photos and an original photo ID |
| Reporting time at the exam | As per admit card | Two hours before the exam |
SSC says candidates are "specifically advised" to choose Aadhaar authentication. It uses Aadhaar face authentication. Visually impaired candidates can use Aadhaar OTP instead.
Documents If You Skip Aadhaar
| Proof of | Any one of |
|---|---|
| Name | Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Driving Licence, government ID |
| Date of birth | Birth certificate, school leaving certificate, Aadhaar |
| Address | Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence, attested bank statement, rent agreement |
| Gender | Aadhaar, Voter ID, birth certificate, school leaving certificate |
Scan these into clean files with the Document Scanner. Check the exact list and size limits on the form before you upload.
SSC OTR Step by Step
- 1Open ssc.gov.in or the mySSC app and choose Register
- 2Fill your basic details exactly as in your 10th certificate
- 3Verify your mobile number and email
- 4Choose Aadhaar authentication, or upload the proofs listed above
- 5Fill the remaining details and the declaration
- 6Note your registration number and password somewhere safe
The OTR is done once. For each exam, you log in, open the exam's Apply link, capture the live photo, upload the signature and pay the fee.
Live Photo Rules That Avoid Rejection
- Good light and a plain background
- Camera at eye level
- Face straight in front of the camera, looking ahead
- Whole face inside the marked area, not too close or too far
- No cap, mask or glasses
| Do | Avoid |
|---|---|
| Face a window in daylight | A bright window behind you |
| Sit against a white or light wall | Posters, cupboards or patterned curtains |
| Prop the phone or laptop at eye level | Looking up or down at the camera |
| Clean the camera lens | A blurry or dark photo |
| Remove glasses, even clear ones | Glare from spectacles |
Applications with a pre-existing photo instead of a live one are rejected, and so are blurred photos (Para 9.4, 9.5 and 14.11 of the SSC CHSL 2026 notice). Aadhaar-authenticated applications are not rejected on photo or signature grounds.
Signature: 10-20 KB, 6 × 2 cm
| Rule | SSC requirement |
|---|---|
| Format | JPG / JPEG |
| File size | 10 KB to 20 KB |
| Size | About 6.0 cm wide × 2.0 cm high |
| Rejected if | Blurred or too small (miniature) |
- Sign in black or dark blue ink on plain white paper
- Take a photo in daylight, straight from above
- Open the Signature Resizer, pick the SSC preset and download the 10-20 KB JPG
- Already have a cropped signature? The Image Compressor 20 KB preset also works
- No pen and paper? Draw it with the Signature Maker, then resize it
Common OTR and Photo Errors and Fixes
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Old OTR or login does not work | Old ssc.nic.in OTRs are not valid on the new site; register again |
| Camera not opening | Allow camera access in browser settings; close other apps that use the camera; try Chrome |
| Photo too dark or face not detected | Face a window or a lamp, plain wall behind you |
| Aadhaar face authentication fails | Better light, remove glasses, hold still; check name and date of birth match Aadhaar |
| Signature upload fails | Make it a JPG between 10 and 20 KB |
| Site slow near the last date | Apply early; SSC itself warns about heavy load near the deadline |
Before You Submit
- Use Preview to check every field, the photo and the signature
- Save or print a copy of the submitted form
- Check your age limit for the exam with the Age Calculator
- If you claim a category, keep the certificate ready; see EWS and OBC-NCL certificates for exam forms
- Problems with the form? SSC helpline: 1800 309 3063
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the old SSC OTR valid on ssc.gov.in?
Is Aadhaar authentication compulsory for SSC OTR?
Do I need to upload a photo for SSC forms?
What is the SSC signature size?
Can I wear glasses in the SSC live photo?
Can I fill the SSC form on a phone?
What is the SSC helpline number?
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