IBPS PO Photo & Signature Size Requirements

Tools for IBPS PO

Official requirements

Common mistakes to avoid

• ⚠PNG file instead of JPEG — IBPS's portal validates the actual file format, not just the extension. A PNG renamed to .jpg will fail.
• ⚠Photo above 50 KB — even 51 KB is rejected. Compress to exactly the target size.
• ⚠Square crop instead of portrait — IBPS requires the standard passport rectangle (taller than wide), not the square format used for UPSC.
• ⚠Signature on notebook paper with lines — lines add colour complexity and increase file size above the 20 KB limit.
• ⚠Using the same photo for thumb impression and signature slots — IBPS requires a separate scanned thumb impression upload (left thumb for most forms). Do not confuse with the signature.

Frequently asked questions

Are the IBPS PO photo specs the same as IBPS Clerk or RRB?

Yes. All IBPS exams (PO, Clerk, SO, RRB Officer, RRB Office Assistant) use the same photo and signature specs: 20–50 KB passport portrait, 10–20 KB signature, JPEG only. One prepared set of files works for all IBPS applications.

Do I need to submit a thumb impression separately for IBPS?

Yes. In addition to the photo and signature, IBPS requires a scanned left thumb impression (10–20 KB, JPEG). This is a separate upload slot. Scan your thumb print on plain white paper in the same way you would a signature.

Can I use the same photo for IBPS PO and SSC CGL?

Yes — both exams require the identical format: passport portrait (3.5×4.5 cm), 20–50 KB, JPEG. One photo file works for both applications.

My photo was compressed below 20 KB. Is it acceptable?

No — IBPS has a minimum of 20 KB. If your photo is too small, it means either the resolution is too low or the quality was compressed too aggressively. Try re-scanning at a higher resolution or use a higher JPEG quality setting.