NABARD Recruitment of Specialists 2026-27: photo, signature size
NABARD's 2026-27 contract specialist posts (CISO and DoS-CSITE) take online applications from 9 to 26 October 2026 on the IBPS portal. Upload a 20-50KB photo (200x230), 10-20KB signature (140x60), 20-50KB left thumb (240x240), 50-100KB handwritten declaration (800x400), a CV PDF within 500KB, and capture a live photo.
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NABARD's recruitment of specialists on contract for 2026-27 (CISO and DoS-CSITE) accepts applications only online from 9 October to 26 October 2026, and the fee can be paid in the same window. You need four images and one PDF ready before you start: photo, signature, left thumb impression, a handwritten declaration, and your latest CV with proof of current cost to company.
Upload sizes in the NABARD guidelines
| Document | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG/JPEG | 20-50 | 200x230 px (preferred) | Recent colour passport style picture (4.5cm x 3.5cm), light, preferably white background, face and ears visible, no cap or dark glasses |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 10-20 | 140x60 px (preferred) | Black ink on white paper |
| Left thumb | JPG/JPEG | 20-50 | 240x240 px at 200 DPI | Black or blue ink on white paper |
| Declaration | JPG/JPEG | 50-100 | 800x400 px at 200 DPI | English, black ink, not in capitals |
| CV and cost to company proof | Up to 500 | Not specified | Latest CV, proof of current CTC |
Source: NABARD Recruitment of Specialists on Contract 2026-27, "How to apply" and scanning guidelines on the IBPS registration portal (October 2026).
Resize all four images in one place with the IBPS photo, signature and thumb resizer. The sizes above are the same set the tool is built for. The SBI version works too.
IBPS Photo, Signature & Thumb Resize
Same settings as the full tool page.
Runs in your browser. Your file never leaves your device. Open the full IBPS Photo, Signature & Thumb Resize page
The declaration text you have to write by hand
Copy it in your own handwriting, in English, on white paper with black ink: "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."
The notice says an application is invalid if someone else writes it or it is in another language. Capital letters are not accepted. The full wording and the CAPITALS trap are covered in the handwritten declaration guide.
Live photo: what happens on screen
Besides the uploaded photo, the form asks for a live photograph. Choose "Capture Photo" to use the webcam, or "Click here to Scan" to open a QR code and click the picture on your phone. The picture then drops into the form by itself.
The notice lists what gets rejected: a small photo, sunglasses or a cap, shadow on the face, a mask, a blurred image, and a dark or improper background.
Steps before you hit Complete Registration
- Sign on white paper with a black pen and make the 10-20KB image. Use the signature size guide if it comes out too heavy.
- Press your left thumb in black or blue ink on white paper and scan it cleanly. If you do not have a left thumb, the notice allows the right thumb.
- Write the declaration and crop it to 800x400 px.
- Save the form with "Save and Next", check the preview, and only then press Complete Registration.
After you press Complete Registration, no change is possible. The portal also says a photo placed in the signature slot, or the reverse, means you will not be allowed to appear for the interview.
Dates and fee points from the notice
- Apply online: 9 October 2026 to 26 October 2026. No other mode is accepted.
- Closing of edits: 26 October 2026. Last date for printing your application: 10 November 2026 (portal dates page).
- Fee payment: the same dates, non-refundable. Bank charges are borne by you.
- Payment worked if an e-Receipt is generated. If it does not appear, treat the payment as failed and log in again with your provisional registration number and password.
- Submit only one application. If you submit several, only the latest complete one is kept and the other fees are forfeited.
Checklist before you submit
- Photo 20-50KB, signature 10-20KB, thumb 20-50KB, declaration 50-100KB, all JPG.
- CV PDF within 500KB. A heavy scanned CV can be shrunk with Compress PDF to 500 KB.
- Name spelt exactly as in your certificates and ID.
- Live photo taken in good light, facing the camera.
- Printout of the application form and the e-Receipt saved.
The most common mistake is writing the declaration in capital letters. The second is a smudged thumb: press once, lightly, and scan at 200 DPI.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for the NABARD specialist application 2026-27?
The notice on the IBPS portal says candidates can apply online from 09.10.2026 to 26.10.2026. Fee payment runs over the same dates, and no other mode of application is accepted.
What size should the photo and signature be for NABARD?
The photo should be 20-50KB at 200x230 pixels, and the signature 10-20KB at 140x60 pixels, both in JPG or JPEG. The notice marks the pixel sizes as preferred, so stay within the KB range first.
Is a left thumb impression needed for the NABARD form?
Yes. Press the left thumb in black or blue ink on white paper and upload a 20-50KB JPG at 240x240 pixels. If you have no left thumb, the notice allows the right thumb.
Can I type the declaration instead of writing it?
No. It must be in your own handwriting, in English. Typed declarations are only for visually impaired candidates who cannot write, who add a left thumb impression below the typed text.
What is the file size for the CV upload?
The latest CV and proof of current cost to company go in as a PDF of up to 500KB.
I got no e-Receipt after paying. What now?
Treat it as a failed payment. Log in again with your provisional registration number and password, and repeat the payment. Do not press back or refresh while the payment is processing, to avoid a double charge.
Sources
- NABARD Recruitment of Specialists on Contract 2026-27 (CISO & DoS-CSITE), application guidelines, IBPS registration portal (checked 2026-10)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.