IBPS Clerk Photo and Signature Size 2026: KB, Pixels, Format
As per the IBPS CRP CSA-XVI notification (2026), the Clerk photo must be a JPG of 20-50KB at 200x230 px and the signature 10-20KB at 140x60 px. The left thumb impression is 20-50KB, the handwritten declaration 50-100KB, the 10th certificate a PDF under 500KB, and a live photo is captured in the form.
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For IBPS Clerk 2026 (CRP CSA-XVI), the photo must be a JPG between 20KB and 50KB at 200x230 px and the signature a JPG between 10KB and 20KB at 140x60 px. You also upload a left thumb impression (20-50KB), a handwritten declaration (50-100KB) and your 10th certificate as a PDF under 500KB, and capture a live photo.
IBPS Clerk 2026 upload sizes
These figures are from Annexure IV, "Guidelines for scanning and Upload of Documents", of the CRP CSA-XVI notification for Customer Service Associates (vacancies of 2027-28). They match the PO/MT-XVI notification of the same year, but IBPS publishes each notification separately, so always read the one for your post.
| Document | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG/JPEG | 20 to 50 | 200 x 230 px (preferred), 4.5 x 3.5 cm | Recent passport style colour photo, light (preferably white) background, no cap, hat or dark glasses; religious headwear allowed if the face is not covered |
| Live photo | Captured in the form | Not applicable | Not applicable | Taken by webcam, or by phone after scanning a QR code; light background, no mask or sunglasses |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 10 to 20 | 140 x 60 px (preferred) | White paper, black ink pen, NOT in capital letters |
| Left thumb impression | JPG/JPEG | 20 to 50 | 240 x 240 px at 200 DPI (3 x 3 cm) | White paper, black or blue ink |
| Handwritten declaration | JPG/JPEG | 50 to 100 | 800 x 400 px at 200 DPI (10 x 5 cm) | Your own handwriting, English only, black ink, NOT in capital letters |
| 10th (SSC/SSLC) certificate | PDF, A4 page | Up to 500 | Not specified | Clear and readable |
| Scribe certificate (Clause K(ix), only if applicable) | PDF, A4 page | Up to 500 | Not specified | For candidates with less than 40% disability who have difficulty in writing |
Source: IBPS, Notification CRP CSA-XVI (2026), Annexure IV. Pixel sizes are marked "preferred"; the KB ranges are the hard limits.
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Photo 200 x 230 px at 20 to 50 KB, signature 140 x 60 px at 10 to 20 KB, left thumb 240 x 240 px at 20 to 50 KB, declaration 800 x 400 px at 50 to 100 KB. Pick a tab, add your picture, download.
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Step by step: getting every document ready
- Take a recent passport style colour photo against a light, preferably white, background, with no cap or dark glasses.
- Sign on white paper with a black ink pen, in your normal running signature, not in capital letters.
- Put your left thumb impression on white paper with black or blue ink, pressing evenly so the ridges are clear.
- Handwrite the declaration in English with black ink, in normal (not capital) letters.
- Scan or photograph each document separately in good, even light, and save your 10th certificate as an A4 PDF under 500KB.
- Resize each image with the IBPS resizer to the sizes in the table.
- Upload each file to the correct field, then capture the live photo by webcam or through the QR code on your phone.
Your 10th certificate does double duty in Clerk
Clerk recruitment is state-wise, and the notification requires you to be proficient in the specified local language of the State or UT you apply for (reading, writing, speaking and understanding). You opt for one language from the Annexure III list in the application. Candidates who produce a 10th standard or higher mark sheet or certificate showing they studied that language do not have to take the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT).
So when you scan your 10th certificate for the upload, make sure it is clear and readable, and keep the mark sheet that shows the local language subject handy. If you did not study the language in school, the LLPT is held after the Main exam or provisional allotment but before joining, and failing it means you are not offered appointment.
The handwritten declaration
The declaration text given in the notification is: "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." Write it out in full, in running English handwriting, with your own name in the blank.
It must be in your own handwriting and in English only, even though the Clerk process also tests a local language. A declaration in Hindi or a regional language, or written by someone else, makes the application invalid.
Where you are in the Clerk 2026 timeline
The notification gave a tentative schedule: online registration from 01.8.2026 to 21.08.2026, call letters for the Preliminary exam in September 2026, the Preliminary exam in October 2026, the Main exam in December 2026 and provisional allotment in March 2027. There is no interview for Clerk. Registration for this cycle is closed, so check the IBPS website for call letters and any later notices.
Your appearance must match the photo you uploaded or captured in the application. Photos and biometric data may be checked at the exam, so do not change your look, and wash off mehndi or ink from your fingers before biometric capture.
Common portal errors and what they usually mean
- The form will not move to the next step: the notification says the system will not let you proceed until the photo and signature meet the specifications. Check the KB range first, then the format.
- File too small: the lower limits matter too. A signature under 10KB or a photo under 20KB can be rejected, so do not over-compress.
- Unsupported file format: images must be JPG or JPEG and certificates must be PDF. Re-export rather than renaming the extension.
- Live photo capture fails: allow camera access in the browser, or use the "Click here to Scan" QR option to take it on your phone.
Common mistakes
- Writing the declaration in a regional language because the post involves a local language test. It must be in English.
- Signing or writing the declaration in capital letters, which the notification rules out.
- Uploading a blurred 10th certificate, which you may also need as proof of the local language.
- Compressing the signature below 10KB, the lower limit.
- Mixing up the signature and declaration files at upload.
Applying for IBPS PO too?
PO uses the same image sizes but adds a Personality Test and interview after the Main exam, on a different timeline. See the IBPS PO photo and signature size guide for that process.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the IBPS Clerk photo size in KB?
As per the CRP CSA-XVI notification (2026), the photograph must be between 20KB and 50KB, in JPG or JPEG format, with 200x230 pixels preferred.
What is the IBPS Clerk signature size?
A JPG between 10KB and 20KB, with 140x60 pixels preferred. Sign on white paper with a black ink pen, and not in capital letters.
Are the IBPS Clerk and IBPS PO upload sizes the same?
In the 2026 notifications, yes: the photo, signature, thumb impression, declaration and certificate sizes match. The processes differ in other ways, such as the local language test for Clerk and the interview for PO, so read each notification separately.
Do I need to take the local language test?
Not if you produce a 10th standard or higher mark sheet or certificate showing you studied the local language you opted for. Otherwise you take the LLPT, held after the Main exam or provisional allotment and before joining.
Can I write the declaration in Hindi?
No. The notification says the handwritten declaration must be in English only and in your own handwriting. A declaration in any other language makes the application invalid.
Sources
- IBPS, Notification CRP CSA-XVI (2026) (checked 2026-09)
- IBPS, official website (checked 2026-09)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.