SBI PO Photo and Signature Size 2026: KB, Pixels, Format
As per SBI's 2026 Probationary Officer notification (CRPD/PO/2026-27/09), the photo must be a JPG between 20KB and 50KB at 200x230 pixels, the signature a JPG between 10KB and 20KB at 140x60 pixels, the left thumb impression 20-50KB, and the handwritten declaration 50-100KB. A live photo is also captured during registration.
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For SBI PO 2026, the photo must be a JPG between 20KB and 50KB at 200x230 pixels, and the signature a JPG between 10KB and 20KB at 140x60 pixels. You also upload a left-hand thumb impression (20-50KB) and a handwritten declaration (50-100KB), and capture a live photo during registration.
SBI PO 2026 upload sizes
These figures come directly from the "Guidelines for Scanning the Photograph, Signature, Left-Hand Thumb Impression and Hand-Written Declaration" (Annexure-II) in SBI's Recruitment of Probationary Officers notification, Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09, for 1,500 vacancies. Online registration ran from 18.06.2026 to 08.07.2026, with the Preliminary exam in August 2026, the Main exam in September 2026, and the Psychometric Test, Group Exercises and Interview in October or November 2026.
| Document | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG/JPEG | 20 to 50 | 200 x 230 px (preferred) | Recent passport style colour photo, light background, look straight at the camera, no cap, hat or dark glasses |
| Live photo | Captured during registration | Not applicable | Not applicable | Taken by webcam or mobile phone via a QR code shown on screen |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 10 to 20 | 140 x 60 px (preferred) | Black ink on white paper; signature in capital letters is not accepted |
| Left-hand thumb impression | JPG/JPEG | 20 to 50 | 240 x 240 px at 200 DPI (3cm x 3cm) | Black or blue ink on white paper; right thumb allowed if you have no left thumb |
| Handwritten declaration | JPG/JPEG | 50 to 100 | 800 x 400 px at 200 DPI (10cm x 5cm) | English, black ink, not in capital letters |
Source: State Bank of India, Recruitment of Probationary Officers, Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 (2026), Annexure-II. Pixel sizes are marked "preferred" in the notification; the KB ranges are the hard limits enforced by the portal.
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Step by step: getting every document ready
- Take a recent passport style colour photo against a light background, looking straight at the camera with a relaxed face.
- Sign on white paper with a black ink pen, in your normal running signature, not in capital letters.
- Put your left-hand thumb impression on white paper with black or blue ink, pressing evenly.
- Handwrite the declaration in English with black ink, in normal letters, not capitals. See the handwritten declaration for IBPS and SBI forms for the exact SBI wording and a full walkthrough.
- Scan or photograph each document separately in good, even light.
- Resize each image with the SBI resizer to the sizes in the table above.
- Upload each file to the correct field, then capture the live photo by webcam or through the QR code option on your phone.
The handwritten declaration, SBI's own wording
SBI's notification gives this exact text: "I________(Name of the candidate), _______(Date of Birth) 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 signature, photograph and left-hand thumb impression is of mine." Fill in your name and date of birth in the blanks, and write it in your own hand, not in capital letters.
Live photo capture during registration
Along with the photo you upload as a file, SBI's application also captures a live photo, either through your webcam or by scanning a QR code that opens your phone's camera. The notification also says the bank may capture your photo and thumb impression again at later stages for biometric verification, so keep your look consistent.
The notification is direct about this: if your photo and signature on the attendance sheet or call letter at the exam do not match what you uploaded, you will be disqualified, and any inconsistency in your thumb impression at biometric verification leads to rejection.
Common portal errors and what they usually mean
- Registration will not complete: SBI's notification states online registration will not be accepted unless the photo, signature, thumb impression and declaration are all uploaded as specified. Check the KB range first.
- Unclear image warning: the notification specifically flags that a candidature can be rejected if any of these four uploads is unclear, so re-upload rather than submitting a borderline scan.
- Wrong format: files must be JPG or JPEG; other formats will not upload correctly even if renamed.
Applying for SBI Clerk too?
The SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) notification for 2026 uses the identical photo, signature, thumb impression and declaration sizes, but has its own advertisement number, dates and a Local Language Proficiency Test. See SBI Clerk photo and signature size for those details, and IBPS PO photo and signature size if you are also applying to IBPS.
Common mistakes
- Signing or writing the declaration in capital letters, which the notification specifically rejects.
- Compressing the signature below 10KB, the lower limit, not just the upper cap.
- Mixing up the signature and declaration files at upload.
- Changing your appearance (beard, glasses) between the registration photo and later stages.
- Not re-uploading promptly if the portal flags an image as unclear, and waiting until close to the deadline instead.
- Leaving the upload step for the last day, when a slow connection or a last-minute resize error leaves no time to fix a rejected file.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the SBI PO photo size in KB?
As per the 2026 notification (CRPD/PO/2026-27/09), the photograph must be between 20KB and 50KB, in JPG or JPEG format, with 200x230 pixels preferred.
What is the SBI PO signature size?
A JPG between 10KB and 20KB, with 140x60 pixels preferred. Sign on white paper with black ink, and not in capital letters.
Is a live photo also required for SBI PO?
Yes. Along with the uploaded photo, the registration process also captures a live photo through a webcam or your phone's camera via a QR code.
What happens if my thumb impression is unclear?
SBI's notification states that candidature may be rejected if the photograph, signature, thumb impression or declaration is unclear, so re-upload a clearer scan rather than risking a rejection.
Do SBI PO and SBI Clerk use the same upload sizes?
Yes, both the 2026 SBI PO and SBI Clerk notifications specify identical photo, signature, thumb impression and declaration sizes, though the two recruitments have separate advertisement numbers and timelines.
Can I use a phone photo for the SBI PO application?
Yes, as long as it is a recent, clear colour photo against a light background, resized to a JPG of 20KB to 50KB. The live photo capture step can also be done using your phone's camera.
Sources
- State Bank of India, Recruitment of Probationary Officers, Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 (detailed advertisement PDF) (checked 2026-09)
- SBI Careers, current openings (checked 2026-09)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.