IBPS PO Photo and Signature Size 2026: KB, Pixels, Format
As per the IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI notification (2026), the photo must be a JPG of 20-50KB at 200x230 px, the signature 10-20KB at 140x60 px, the left thumb impression 20-50KB at 240x240 px and the handwritten declaration 50-100KB at 800x400 px. A live photo is also captured, and the 10th certificate goes up as a PDF under 500KB.
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For IBPS PO 2026 (CRP PO/MT-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), your 10th certificate as a PDF under 500KB, and capture a live photo.
IBPS PO 2026 upload sizes
These figures are from Annexure III, "Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Documents", of the CRP PO/MT-XVI notification dated 30.06.2026 (vacancies of 2027-28). IBPS publishes a fresh notification every cycle, so check the next one before reusing these numbers.
| 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 J(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, Detailed Notification CRP PO/MT-XVI (2026), Annexure III. Pixel sizes are marked "preferred" in the notification; the KB ranges are the hard limits.
Resize your photo, signature, thumb impression and declaration to these sizes with the IBPS photo, signature, thumb and declaration resizer, or use the 200x230 pixel resizer for just the photo and signature.
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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.
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.
The notification is strict here: the declaration must be in your own handwriting and in English only. If someone else writes it, or it is in another language, the application is treated as invalid. Only candidates who cannot write may upload a typed declaration with their left thumb impression below it.
Where you are in the PO 2026 timeline
The notification gave a tentative schedule: online registration from 01-07-2026 to 21-07-2026, the Preliminary exam in August 2026, the Main exam in October 2026, then a Personality Test and Common Interview in November and December 2026, with provisional allotment in January 2027. Registration for this cycle is closed, so the uploads above matter now mainly for two things: matching your appearance at later stages, and preparing for the next cycle.
PO is the one IBPS process with a Personality Test and interview after the Main exam. The notification says your photo and biometric data may be captured and verified at different stages and matched with the photo you uploaded or captured in the application, and that you must not change your appearance from that photo. Keep the same look, and keep clean copies of all your files.
Wash off mehndi, ink or any coating from your fingers before biometric capture at the exam or interview. The notification warns that coated fingers can cause problems with thumb impression verification, and refusing biometric capture can lead to cancellation.
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
- Signing or writing the declaration in capital letters, which the notification specifically rules out.
- Using blue ink for the signature. The signature and declaration call for black ink; only the thumb impression may be black or blue.
- Compressing the signature below 10KB, the lower limit.
- Mixing up the files at upload, especially the signature and the declaration.
- Changing your look (beard, glasses) between the uploaded photo and the interview.
Applying for IBPS Clerk too?
The Clerk notification for 2026 uses the same image sizes, but its timeline, stages and language test are different. See the IBPS Clerk photo and signature size guide for those details.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the IBPS PO photo size in KB?
As per the CRP PO/MT-XVI notification (2026), the photograph must be between 20KB and 50KB, in JPG or JPEG format, with 200x230 pixels as the preferred dimensions.
What is the IBPS PO signature size?
The signature must be a JPG between 10KB and 20KB, with 140x60 pixels preferred. Sign on white paper with a black ink pen, and not in capital letters.
What is the left thumb impression size for IBPS PO?
The notification asks for a JPG of 20KB to 50KB at 240x240 pixels and 200 DPI, which is 3cm by 3cm. Use black or blue ink on white paper. If you do not have a left thumb, the notification explains which finger to use instead.
Does the handwritten declaration have to be in English?
Yes. It must be in your own handwriting, in English only, in black ink and not in capital letters, as a JPG of 50KB to 100KB at 800x400 pixels. A declaration written by someone else or in another language makes the application invalid.
Is a photo taken on a phone accepted?
Yes, as long as it is a recent colour photo against a light background and you resize it to a JPG of 20KB to 50KB. The live photo can also be taken on a phone through the QR code option in the form.
Sources
- IBPS, Detailed Notification CRP PO/MT-XVI (30.06.2026) (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.