IBPS photo and signature size at a glance
| Field | Size | Dimensions | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 20KB – 50KB | 200 x 230 px | JPG/JPEG |
| Signature | 10KB – 20KB | 140 x 60 px | JPG/JPEG |
Like SSC, both fields here are a range with a floor, not just a ceiling — a photo compressed down to a few KB is as much a problem as one that's too large. The signature's dimensions (140 x 60 px) are also notably wide-and-short compared to SSC's or NEET's, since it's meant to fit a single running signature rather than a block of handwriting.
What IBPS checks that other exams don't emphasize as strictly
- Cursive signature only, enforced literally. A signature in capital letters is a named, explicit rejection reason in IBPS's own guidance — more strictly stated than the general "running hand" wording SSC and UPSC use.
- No caps, hats, or dark glasses in the photo, and no reflections if you wear prescription glasses — eyes must be clearly visible.
- Light or white background, recent passport-style photo — consistent with the other three exams, not a point of difference here.
How to hit the exact range — 3 steps
Photo: crop to roughly the 200:230 aspect ratio first, then compress with
Compress Image to 50KB
— matches the ceiling exactly. If the result lands under 20KB, ease off the compression rather than keeping the smallest file.
Signature: sign in cursive, in black ink, on plain white paper — not in block capitals — scan it, then use
Compress Image to 20KB
to land inside the 10-20KB window.
Double-check both files are within range, not just under the maximum, before submitting — the most common IBPS upload failure is a file just outside the floor or ceiling, not the wrong format.
Both tools compress in your browser — files are never uploaded to be resized.
Sources and methodology
Figures above reflect IBPS's specifications as commonly published and cross-checked across multiple independent sources for recent PO, Clerk, and RRB recruitment cycles. IBPS's own current notification (available at ibps.in) is the authoritative source for the exam you're applying to — confirm against it before submitting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IBPS PO photo size requirement?
20KB to 50KB, JPG/JPEG format, 200x230 pixels — a recent, passport-style colour photo against a light or white background, without caps, hats, or dark glasses. IBPS PO, Clerk, and RRB share the same specification.
What is the IBPS signature size and format?
10KB to 20KB, JPG/JPEG format, 140x60 pixels. The signature must be a running cursive signature in black ink on white paper — not written in capital letters.
Why does IBPS reject signatures written in capital letters?
IBPS's own guidance is explicit: a signature that reads in block capitals is grounds for rejection during scrutiny, since the same signature is checked for consistency at every later stage (exam, interview, joining). It's a stricter, more literally enforced version of the "running signature" rule most exams state more loosely.
Do IBPS PO, Clerk, and RRB all use the same specifications?
Yes, as of recent recruitment cycles they share identical photo and signature specifications. IBPS reissues its detailed instructions with every recruitment notification, so confirm the figures against your specific notification rather than assuming they carry over unchanged.