IBPS Clerk 2026 Prelims Checklist: Photo, Signature, Thumb Specs
The IBPS CRP CSA-XVI Online Preliminary call letter was posted on ibps.in on 1 October 2026. The notification's upload sizes are photo 20-50KB at 200x230 px, signature 10-20KB at 140x60 px, left thumb 20-50KB at 240x240 px and declaration 50-100KB at 800x400 px. Check the call letter against them and carry the documents listed.
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The Online Preliminary call letter for IBPS Clerk (CRP CSA-XVI) was posted on ibps.in on 1 October 2026. Your uploads were fixed at application time, so use this page to check them against the notification and to prepare the photo and documents you must carry to the exam centre.
Sizes in the official notification
These come from Annexure IV (guidelines for scanning and upload) of the IBPS notification dated 01.08.2026. The notification marks the pixel sizes as "preferred", and the KB ranges as the limit.
| Document | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG/JPEG | 20KB to 50KB | 200x230 px (preferred) | Colour, light or preferably white background, no caps or dark glasses. A live photo is also captured by webcam or phone during registration. |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 10KB to 20KB | 140x60 px (preferred) | Black ink on white paper, not in capital letters |
| Left thumb impression | JPG/JPEG | 20KB to 50KB | 240x240 px at 200 DPI (3x3 cm) | Black or blue ink on white paper |
| Handwritten declaration | JPG/JPEG | 50KB to 100KB | 800x400 px at 200 DPI (10x5 cm) | Your own handwriting, English only, not in capital letters, on white paper with black ink |
| 10th certificate | Up to 500KB | A4 page size | Clear and readable |
Source: IBPS CRP CSA-XVI detailed notification dated 01.08.2026, Annexure IV (checked October 2026).
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Can you still change your uploads?
The notification gave an edit window of 2 days after registration closed (registration ran 01.08.2026 to 21.08.2026), to be announced on ibps.in. That window was for the application stage. The notification does not offer a fresh re-upload after the call letter is out, so do not count on one.
If your call letter shows a wrong name, photo or signature, check ibps.in and the information handout for instructions, and raise it through the IBPS grievance portal listed on the notification (cgrs.ibps.in).
What to prepare for the exam centre
The Preliminary is an online test held at a centre, not from home. Per the notification, you are not allowed to sit without these.
- Download the Online Preliminary call letter from ibps.in and read the date, session, venue and reporting time.
- Download the Information Handout for the Online Preliminary Exam, posted on the same date, and follow its list of documents.
- Paste a photograph on the call letter, the same one you uploaded, and keep one additional copy of that photograph with you.
- Carry the original photo ID with the same name as on the call letter, plus a photocopy as the notification specifies.
- Reach before the reporting time printed on the call letter. Late entry is not allowed.
- Sign the attendance sheet in the same signature you uploaded. A mismatch can lead to disqualification.
Candidates reporting without a photograph pasted on the call letter, or without one additional photograph, will not be allowed to appear, as per the notification.
Why the signature and thumb matter on exam day
Your signature on the attendance sheet and call letter is matched with the signature you uploaded. Photo and biometric data may also be captured and matched with your uploaded and live-captured photo. Do not change your appearance until the selection process is over.
The declaration file
The handwritten declaration must be in your own hand, in English, and not in capitals. The notification text reads: "I, (name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required." See the bank exam handwritten declaration guide for the writing steps.
Final checklist
- Call letter downloaded, with date, session, venue and reporting time noted.
- Information Handout read.
- Photograph pasted on the call letter, plus one extra copy of the same photograph.
- Original photo ID with the same name as on the call letter, and a photocopy.
- Signature practised so it matches the uploaded one, not in capitals.
- Exam date and timings re-checked on ibps.in, since the notification schedule was tentative.
The full spec guide is in IBPS Clerk photo and signature size. SBI recruitment uses similar sizes, see the SBI photo, signature and thumb resizer.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the IBPS Clerk 2026 photo and signature sizes?
Per the CRP CSA-XVI notification, the photo is 20-50KB at 200x230 px (preferred) and the signature is 10-20KB at 140x60 px (preferred). Both are JPG. The left thumb is 20-50KB at 240x240 px and the declaration 50-100KB at 800x400 px, both at 200 DPI.
Can I re-upload my photo or signature after the call letter is out?
The notification only mentions an edit window of 2 days after registration closed. It does not describe a re-upload after the call letter is released. Check ibps.in and the Information Handout for any notice.
Is the IBPS Clerk Prelims taken online from home?
No. It is an online test held at an exam centre. You need the call letter with a pasted photograph, one extra photograph and your original photo ID.
What if my signature was in capital letters?
The notification says signatures and declarations in capital letters will not be accepted. Check ibps.in for any instruction, and raise it through the grievance portal if your call letter or application shows a problem.
Is the left thumb impression compulsory?
The notification asks for a left thumb impression. If the left thumb is missing, it allows the right thumb or another finger, and you must state which in the uploaded document.
Which size applies to the 10th certificate?
The SSC/10th certificate is a PDF on an A4 page, up to 500KB, per the notification.
Sources
- IBPS CRP CSA-XVI detailed notification (01.08.2026) (checked 2026-10)
- IBPS Clerical Cadre XVI page (call letter and handout, 01 Oct 2026) (checked 2026-10)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.