CCRH

Guidelines for scanning and Upload of Photograph, Signature, Documents & Left Hand Thumb Impression

Before applying online, a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of his/ her photograph and signature as per the specifications given below.

Your Online Application will not be registered unless you upload your photograph, signature and Left Hand Thumb Impression as specified.

Photograph Imaging :

Photograph must be a recent passport size colour picture.
Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white background.
Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face.
If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place yourself in the shade, so that you are not squinting and there are no harsh shadows.
If you have to use flash, ensure there's no "red-eye".
If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen.
Photograph in cap/hat/dark glasses will not be acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover your face.
Size of file should be between 20kb - 50kb.
Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb. Adjust scanner settings if necessary.

Signature Imaging :

The applicant has to sign on white paper with Blue/Black Ink pen.
The signature must be signed only by the applicant and not by any other person.
The signature will be used to put on the Admit Card, Attendance Sheet and wherever necessary.
Applicants must ensure that the signature are identical throughtout the recruitment process at all stages and for places, If any variation is found between the signatures, the candidature is liable to be cancelled.
Please scan the signature area only and not the entire page
Size of file should be between 10kb - 50kb.
Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb.

Scanning the Photograph & Signature :

Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch).
Set Color to True Color.
File Size as specified above.
Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/signature, then use the upload editor to crop the image to the final size (as specified above).
The image file should be JPG or JPEG format. An example file name is : image01.jpg or image01.jpeg Image dimensions can be checked by listing the folder files or moving the mouse over the file image icon. File name should contain only alphabets and number, should not contain any special character or spaces.

Note: In case the face in the photograph or signature is not clear the applicant's application may be rejected.

BY USING MS PAINT OR MS OFFICE PICTURE MANAGER:

Scanned photograph and signature must be saved in jpg/jpeg format by using "Save As" option in the File menu and size can be reduced below 50KB for photograph & signature by using crop and then resize option (Please see point (i) & (ii) above for the pixel size) in the "Image" menu. Similar options are available in other photo editor also.

If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed

Procedure for Uploading the Photograph & Signature

There will be separate links for uploading Photograph/Signature on registration page.
Click on the respective link Choose File Link.
Browse & Select the location where the Scanned Photograph/Signature file has been saved.
Select the file by clicking on it.
Click the UPLOAD button.

Note:

In case the face in the photograph and signature is unclear the applicant's application may be rejected.
Applicants are advised to take a printout of their system generated online application forms after registering.