IBPS PO
Later official notices: 21 Jul 2026 — Corrigendum - Extension of online registration, CRP PO/MT-XVI and CRP SPL-XVI · 28 Jul 2026 — Important Notice - Edit Window to Modify/Correct Application Form, CRP PO/MT-XVI and CRP SPL-XVI
Checked against notice on 7 Oct 2026
Applications closed on 26 Jul 2026
Requirements
Photo size
4.5cm × 3.5cm
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Photo pixels
200 x 230 pixels (preferred)
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Photo file size
20–50 KB
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Live photo
A live photo must also be captured by webcam or mobile
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Signature pixels
140 x 60 pixels (preferred)
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Signature file size
10–20 KB
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How to sign
On white paper with a black ink pen
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Left thumb: pixels
240 x 240 pixels, 200 DPI (preferred)
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Left thumb: file size
20–50 KB
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No left thumb
You may use your right thumb
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Handwritten declaration: pixels
800 x 400 pixels, 200 DPI (preferred)
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Handwritten declaration: file size
50–100 KB
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10th / certificate file
Up to 500 KB
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Image format
JPG or JPEG
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Application dates
1 Jul 2026 to 26 Jul 2026ⓘ Original last date was 21 Jul 2026; IBPS's notice of 21 Jul 2026 extended it to 26 Jul 2026.
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Form correction window
29 Jul 2026 to 30 Jul 2026Correction fee: Rs. 200/-
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Age (cut-off date)
1 Jul 2026
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Age limit 20–30 years
Born between 2 Jul 1996 and 1 Jul 2006
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Negative marking
Wrong answer: 0.25 of that question's marks deducted
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Avoid rejection
Rules in the notice that can get a form rejected or a candidate disqualified (eyz.in summary — see the exact line for each)
1. Unclear or smudged photo, signature, thumb or declaration: form rejected
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2. Signature or declaration in CAPITAL LETTERS: not accepted
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3. Declaration written by someone else or not in English: application invalid
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4. Signature at the exam (call letter/attendance sheet) not matching the upload: disqualified
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5. Sign identically everywhere — no variation of any kind
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6. Keep about 8 copies of the same photo you upload
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7. No photo pasted on the call letter, or no extra copy: not allowed to sit the exam
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8. Can't produce the same photo at later stages, or identity in doubt: may be disqualified
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9. Don't change your appearance from the uploaded/captured photo
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10. Wash mehndi/ink/colour off your fingers completely before exam day
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11. Your name in the application must be identical to your ID proof
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Exact text of the handwritten declaration
I, __________ (Name of the candidate), 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.
Write it in your own hand, in English — not in CAPITAL LETTERS.
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Tools
Step 1 Photo
Live photo: do's
- Ensure the photo is captured against a light coloured, preferably white background and there is adequate light.
- Look straight at the webcam/ camera.
- Photograph should be of passport size
Live photo: don'ts
- Small size photograph not to be clicked/ uploaded.
- Coloured glasses or sunglasses/ Cap should not be worn.
- Shadow on face/ not facing the camera/ distorted face/ face covered with mask / blurred image.
- Photo not to be taken in dark/ improper background.
Step 2 File size tools
Photo
200 x 230 pixels · 20–50 KB · JPG
ⓘ Photo is centre-cropped to the right shape
Signature
140 x 60 pixels · 10–20 KB · JPG
ⓘ Whole image kept; spare space filled white
Left thumb impression
240 x 240 pixels · 20–50 KB · JPG · 200 DPI
ⓘ Whole image kept; spare space filled white
Handwritten declaration
800 x 400 pixels · 50–100 KB · JPG · 200 DPI
ⓘ Whole image kept; spare space filled white
Step 3 Key dates
Application dates:
1 Jul 2026 to 26 Jul 2026