SBI SO Recruitment 2026: Photo, Signature and Upload Sizes
SBI Specialist Cadre Officer applications in advertisements CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28 and /29 run from 4 to 25 November 2026. Upload a 20-50KB photo at 200x230 px, a 10-20KB signature at 140x60 px, a 50-100KB handwritten declaration, a thumb impression and PDFs under 500KB, plus a live photo.
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For SBI Specialist Cadre Officer posts advertised on 4 November 2026, you can apply from 4 to 25 November 2026. The photo is a 20-50KB JPG at 200x230 px, the signature a 10-20KB JPG at 140x60 px, and every certificate a PDF under 500KB.
Two advertisements share this window: CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28 for Manager (Security) / Deputy Manager (Security), 60 vacancies, and CRPD/SCO/2026-27/29 for Assistant Manager (Engineer Fire), 17 vacancies. Together that is 77 posts. Their photo, signature, declaration and PDF rules are the same, so one set of files works for either form. SBI may run other advertisements at other times, so open the one that names your post.
SBI SO upload sizes in one table
| Document | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG or JPEG | 20-50 | 200x230 px (preferred) | Recent passport style colour photo, light or white background |
| Live photograph | Captured in the form | Set by the portal | Not stated | Taken by webcam or by phone through a QR code |
| Signature | JPG or JPEG | 10-20 | 140x60 px (preferred) | Signed by you, not in capital letters |
| Left thumb impression | JPG or JPEG | No separate KB or pixel size is printed for it | Not stated | Right thumb is allowed if you have no left thumb. The Fire advertisement's scanning tip says to keep signature and thumb files under 20KB |
| Handwritten declaration | JPG or JPEG | 50-100 | 800x400 px at 200 DPI (10x5 cm) | English, black ink, white paper, not in capitals |
| Certificates, resume, ID | PDF, A4 | Up to 500 | A4 page | Caste certificate, brief resume, ID proof, date-of-birth proof, education, experience, Form-16 / offer letter / latest salary slip, NOC if it applies |
Source: SBI advertisements CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28 and /29 (November 2026).
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Dates and fee
Registration, edits and fee payment all run from 4 November 2026 to 25 November 2026. SBI says registration is complete only when the fee is paid online on or before the last date, and the application cannot be changed after payment. So finish your edits first and pay before the last day, not on it. The fee is Rs 750 for General, EWS and OBC candidates; SC and ST candidates pay nothing.
The online test is planned for December 2026 or January 2027, with interviews in January or February 2027. Both are marked tentative in the advertisement.
Where is the thumb impression size?
Neither advertisement gives a separate KB or pixel figure for the thumb. The Fire advertisement's scanning tip mentions keeping the signature and thumb files under 20KB, and the Security advertisement's tip names only the photo and signature. SBI's earlier PO advertisement used 20-50KB at 240x240 px (see our SBI PO upload sizes), but do not assume this one matches. Read the limit printed beside the thumb upload box and resize to that.
Prepare your files
- Read the box limits first. The upload page is the final judge when it differs from the PDF.
- Resize the photo. Lower the JPEG quality before you shrink pixels, so a 120KB photo reaches 50KB without a blurry face.
- Write the declaration by hand. Use the exact SBI wording on white paper in black ink, then scan it with the steps in our bank exam declaration guide.
- Merge each certificate into a PDF. Keep each one under 500KB with the PDF compressor.
The most common mistake is uploading the right file in the wrong box. SBI says a photo, signature, thumb or declaration in the wrong place can bar you from the exam.
If the upload fails
Check the size first, then the format. A signature of 25KB fails a 10-20KB box, and a PNG renamed to .jpg can fail as well. For a dark or boxed signature, redo it with our phone signature scanning guide and the 10-20KB signature guide.
Save the form often. SBI gives a registration number and password when you first save, so you can reopen the application if the session drops.
Checklist before you submit
- You picked the right advertisement number for your post, not a different SCO post.
- The photo is 20-50KB, the signature 10-20KB, the declaration 50-100KB.
- The declaration is in English, handwritten and not in capitals.
- Documents are PDF, A4 and under 500KB each.
- The live photo is taken against a light background, face clear.
- Fee paid and the e-receipt printed before 25 November 2026.
Who can apply, and where is the application link?
SO here means Specialist Cadre Officer. The Security posts ask for a graduate in any discipline who has served as an officer in the armed forces or para-military forces, with the rank and years of service printed in the advertisement. The Engineer (Fire) post asks for a fire-safety degree or an equivalent listed in the advertisement, plus fire-safety experience. Neither is a fresher recruitment, so read the experience column for your post first.
Both advertisements say to register through the link on the SBI careers page, under Current Openings, and to click the advertisement number for your post. Both also advise you to print the system-generated application form after registering.
Resume, salary slip and other documents
The advertisements ask for a brief resume, not a separate biodata form. Upload it as a PDF with the ID proof, date-of-birth proof, caste certificate if it applies, education and experience certificates. They also ask for Form-16, an offer letter or the latest salary slip from your current employer, and an NOC if applicable. They do not print a CTC format or an alternative for candidates with no employer, so check the field instructions on the form. Every one of these must be an A4 PDF of 500KB or less.
Frequently asked, in short
The exact thumb limit is not printed in either advertisement, so read the limit beside the upload box. Both advertisements ask for a live photo in addition to the uploaded one.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for the SBI SO form in November 2026?
Registration opened on 4 November 2026 and, along with editing and fee payment, closes on 25 November 2026 for advertisements CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28 and /29. The fee must be paid online by then, and the form cannot be changed after payment.
What is the SBI SO application fee, and is it different for women?
The advertisements list Rs 750 for General, EWS and OBC candidates and no fee for SC and ST. They do not give a separate women's rate.
Is a live photo needed for the SBI SO form?
Yes, as well as the uploaded 20-50KB photo. You capture it in the form by webcam, or by scanning a QR code and taking it on your phone.
Where do I find the SBI SO application link and notification?
Both advertisements point to the SBI careers page, Current Openings. Scroll down and click the advertisement number for your post, CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28 or /29, to read the notice and register.
Is there a separate biodata form to print for SBI SO?
The advertisements do not name a biodata form. They ask for a brief resume uploaded as a PDF, and advise printing the system-generated application form after you register.
Is there an SBI SO IT post in this round?
Not in these two advertisements. They cover Manager and Deputy Manager (Security) and Assistant Manager (Engineer Fire). Other posts, if any, appear on the SBI careers page under their own advertisement number.
Can a fresher apply, and which salary document do I upload?
These posts ask for officer-level service or fire-safety experience, so they are not fresher posts. The advertisements ask for Form-16, an offer letter or the latest salary slip from your current employer, and say nothing about an alternative if you have none.
Sources
- SBI Careers: Current Openings (checked 2026-11)
- SBI Advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/29, Assistant Manager (Engineer Fire) (checked 2026-11)
- SBI Advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28, Manager (Security) / Deputy Manager (checked 2026-11)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.