RRB NTPC Photo & Signature Size 2026
The RRB NTPC photo must be 20–50 KB, JPG, on a white background, with the date printed on it. The signature must be 10–30 KB, in black ink and running hand — never capital letters. Uploads go to the railway portal, rrbapply.gov.in. Use the free tool below to resize and compress to the exact size, right in your browser.
Exam specifications change between cycles. Always confirm the exact photo and signature requirements in your official notification PDF before you submit. This tool prepares your file; it can't guarantee acceptance.
RRB NTPC 2026 photo & signature specifications
| Document | Dimensions | File size | Format & notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | ~3.5 × 4.5 cm (~275 × 354 px) | 20–50 KB | JPG, colour, white background, date printed on photo |
| Signature | ~4 × 2 cm (~140 × 60 px) | 10–30 KB | JPG, black ink, running hand — not capitals |
RRB specifications vary more than most between notification cycles and between the Graduate and Undergraduate levels — some cycles specify up to 70 KB for the photo. Always confirm the exact requirements in your official notification at rrbapply.gov.in before submitting.
Why RRB NTPC trips people up
The requirement most candidates miss is the printed date on the photo. RRB wants the date the photograph was taken shown on the image itself — a photo without it is liable to be rejected during scrutiny. Add the date before you upload, not after.
The other two traps are RRB-specific strictness: the background must be plain white (a coloured background is rejected outright), and the signature should be in black ink — RRB is stricter here than SSC or banking exams, and several notifications reject blue ink. Sign in running hand, never block capitals.
Top reasons RRB NTPC images get rejected
No date on the photo. RRB requires the date the photo was taken printed on it. Missing date is a common rejection.
Coloured background. Only plain white or very light backgrounds are accepted.
Blue ink or capital-letter signature. Use black ink in running hand; block capitals and, in many cycles, blue ink are rejected.
Wrong file size. Photo outside the required range or an oversized signature is rejected. The tool above fixes this automatically.
Cap or sunglasses. The face must be clearly visible — no headgear or dark glasses.
How to resize your photo & signature for RRB NTPC
- On this page, RRB NTPC is already selected. Choose Photo or Signature.
- Upload your image and crop it — the photo to passport shape, the signature clear and legible.
- Click Resize & compress — the tool outputs a JPG in the 20–50 KB range for the photo and 10–30 KB for the signature.
- Print the date the photo was taken on the photograph before uploading — RRB requires it. Then submit at rrbapply.gov.in.
RRB NTPC photo & signature — FAQ
What is the photo size for RRB NTPC 2026?
The RRB NTPC photograph is a recent colour passport-style photo, roughly 3.5 × 4.5 cm, in JPG format on a plain white background, commonly between 20 KB and 50 KB. The date the photo was taken must be printed on it. Ranges can vary by notification and between the Graduate and Undergraduate levels — some cycles specify up to 70 KB — so always confirm against your notification.
Does RRB NTPC require the date printed on the photo?
Yes. Most RRB notifications require the date the photograph was taken to be clearly printed on the photo itself. Applications with a photo that has no printed date are frequently rejected. Add the date before you upload.
Can I use blue ink for the RRB signature?
Use black ink to be safe. RRB is stricter than most exam bodies about this — several notifications require the signature in black ink and reject blue. It must also be in running hand, not capital letters, on plain white paper.
Is a white background mandatory for the RRB photo?
Yes. RRB requires a plain white or very light background. A coloured or patterned background is one of the most common reasons railway photos get rejected.
Do RRB NTPC, Group D, and ALP use the same photo specs?
Largely yes — RRB uses a unified verification system, so the photo and signature requirements are similar across NTPC, Group D, and ALP. But file-size ranges can differ by notification, so check the specific notice for the exam you are applying to.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. This tool runs entirely inside your browser. Your photo and signature never leave your device, so nothing is uploaded anywhere.