IBPS PO / Clerk Guidelines & Resizing
Recruitment of Probationary Officers and Clerks in public sector banks.
Passport Photograph Guidelines
Dimensions 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm (or 200 x 230 pixels). Ensure the portrait is clean, well-lit, and front facing. Size must be strictly between 20 KB and 50 KB.
Scanned Signature Guidelines
Must be signed using a black ink pen on white paper. Signature in capital letters is not acceptable.
Photograph Instructions for IBPS PO / Clerk
- Dimensions must be 200 x 230 pixels (preferred, equivalent to 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm).
- File size must strictly be between 20 KB and 50 KB in JPG/JPEG format.
- Background must be light-colored or white with clear, front-facing, well-lit portrait.
- Ensure 200 DPI scan resolution for clean admit card printing.
Signature Instructions for IBPS PO / Clerk
- Sign with a BLACK ink pen on plain white paper (blue ink is disallowed).
- Dimensions must be 140 x 60 pixels, and file size strictly between 10 KB and 20 KB.
- Sign in regular running handwriting; never sign in capital letters.
Common IBPS PO / Clerk Application Rejection Traps
- Uploading files over 50 KB or under 20 KB (the IBPS portal blocks these automatically).
- Red-eye reflection or shadows on face.
- Wearing caps, hats, or dark glasses.
- Using blue ink instead of black ink.
- Signing in CAPITAL LETTERS.
- File size outside the strict 10 KB to 20 KB window.
Candidate Pre-Upload Checklist for IBPS PO / Clerk
Confirm photo is within 20-50 KB and signature is 10-20 KB.
Ensure frontal posture with visible ears and plain background. Use running handwriting for signatures.
Ensure files are in JPG/JPEG format with clear preview contrast before final portal submission.
Frequently Asked Questions (IBPS PO / Clerk Document Uploads)
IBPS requires dimensions of 200 x 230 pixels (4.5 x 3.5 cm) with file size strictly between 20 KB and 50 KB in JPG/JPEG format.
IBPS CRP guidelines strictly mandate a black ink pen on white paper. Blue ink signatures are NOT accepted.
No. Signatures in capital letters will NOT be accepted by IBPS and will lead to application rejection.
The signature must be 140 x 60 pixels with a file size between 10 KB and 20 KB in JPG format.
In addition to photo and signature, IBPS requires a Left Thumb Impression (20-50 KB) and a Handwritten Declaration (50-100 KB) in black ink.
IBPS guidelines explicitly specify black ink pen to ensure optimal contrast during automated optical scanning and verification at examination centers.
Learn about common rejection errors, DPI print resolution, and sizing matrices across all boards.
Official Information & Disclaimer
Links and source verification dates.
This app is a client-side resizing tool and is not affiliated with any government body, the IBPS PO / Clerk commission, or its testing partners. Always review the official exam information bulletin to ensure sizes, aspect ratios, and backgrounds have not changed before submitting your application.