IBPS & Bank Exam Photo Requirements 2024 - PO, Clerk Guide

IBPS PO, Clerk, and SBI exam photo specifications. Bank recruitment photo and signature size requirements for all banking exams.

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Updated: January 3, 2026
Guide

Applying for IBPS PO, Clerk, SO, or SBI exams? Bank recruitment exams have specific photo and signature requirements. This guide covers photo specifications for all major banking exams including IBPS and SBI.

IBPS/Bank Photo Requirements

Standard photo specifications:

ParameterRequirement
File Size20 KB - 50 KB
FormatJPEG/JPG
Dimensions200 x 230 pixels
BackgroundLight colored/white
QualityRecent passport photo
FaceClear, visible, 75% coverage

Signature Requirements

Signature specifications:

ParameterRequirement
File Size10 KB - 20 KB
FormatJPEG/JPG
Dimensions140 x 60 pixels
Ink ColorBlack ink
BackgroundWhite paper

Left Thumb Impression (Some Exams)

Thumb impression requirements:

ParameterSpecification
File Size20 KB - 50 KB
FormatJPEG
Dimensions240 x 240 pixels approx
ColorBlack/blue ink

Photo Preparation Steps

  1. Photograph: Recent passport-size with light background.
  2. Signature: Sign with black ink on white paper.
  3. Scan: High quality scan of signature.
  4. Compress: Reduce to required KB size.
  5. Verify: Check pixel dimensions.
  6. Upload: Submit to IBPS/SBI portal.

Prepare Bank Exam Photo

Use our Image Compressor to meet IBPS/SBI photo requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IBPS photo size?
IBPS requires photo of 20-50 KB, dimensions 200x230 pixels in JPEG.
Are SBI and IBPS requirements same?
Mostly similar, but always check the official notification for exact specifications.
Why was my bank exam photo rejected?
Common reasons: file size too large, wrong dimensions, colored background, or blurry image.