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IBPS PO

Official notice (PDF) — CRP PO/MT-XVI (Vacancies of 2027-28), dated 1 Jul 2026
Checked against notice on 7 Oct 2026
Applications closed on 26 Jul 2026

Requirements

Photo size 4.5cm × 3.5cm p.39
Photo pixels 200 x 230 pixels (preferred) p.39
Photo file size 20–50 KB p.39
Live photo A live photo must also be captured by webcam or mobile p.39
Signature pixels 140 x 60 pixels (preferred) p.40
Signature file size 10–20 KB p.40
How to sign On white paper with a black ink pen p.40
Left thumb: pixels 240 x 240 pixels, 200 DPI (preferred) p.40
Left thumb: file size 20–50 KB p.40
No left thumb You may use your right thumb p.40
Handwritten declaration: pixels 800 x 400 pixels, 200 DPI (preferred) p.41
Handwritten declaration: file size 50–100 KB p.41
10th / certificate file Up to 500 KB p.41
Image format JPG or JPEG p.42
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. p.1 · 21 Jul 2026 notice
Form correction window 29 Jul 2026 to 30 Jul 2026Correction fee: Rs. 200/- p.1 · 28 Jul 2026 notice
Age (cut-off date) 1 Jul 2026 p.6
Age limit 20–30 years Born between 2 Jul 1996 and 1 Jul 2006 p.6
Negative marking Wrong answer: 0.25 of that question's marks deducted p.17

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 p.30
2. Signature or declaration in CAPITAL LETTERS: not accepted p.41
3. Declaration written by someone else or not in English: application invalid p.41
4. Signature at the exam (call letter/attendance sheet) not matching the upload: disqualified p.41
5. Sign identically everywhere — no variation of any kind p.30
6. Keep about 8 copies of the same photo you upload p.24
7. No photo pasted on the call letter, or no extra copy: not allowed to sit the exam p.24
8. Can't produce the same photo at later stages, or identity in doubt: may be disqualified p.30
9. Don't change your appearance from the uploaded/captured photo p.23
10. Wash mehndi/ink/colour off your fingers completely before exam day p.23
11. Your name in the application must be identical to your ID proof p.23
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.
p.41

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