RRB Group D Photo & Signature Requirements (2026)
Railway Level-1 photo and signature specs, the date-on-photo rule, and rejection reasons.
RRB Group D (Level 1) is India's largest recruitment by applicant volume, and its upload rules mirror the other railway exams: a plain-background photo in a tight size window, a black-ink running signature, and — on many CEN notices — the photograph date printed on the image. Because zones can state slightly different limits, the safest approach is to prepare files near the middle of the common range and confirm against your own notification.
Official specification
Confirm against your notification before applying — specs change between cycles.
| Item | Dimensions | File size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 320×240 px | 30–70 KB | JPG |
| Signature | 140×60 px | 10–20 KB | JPG |
Why applications get rejected
- Photo outside the common 30–70 KB window (some zones state 20–50 KB)
- Missing the printed date on the photograph where the CEN requires it
- Blue-ink or capital-letter signature — railways want black ink, running hand
- A coloured or cluttered background instead of plain white
How to prepare your files
- Take a recent passport-style photo on a plain white background.
- If your CEN notice requires it, print the date on the photo.
- Resize the photo to about 320×240 px and 30–70 KB.
- Resize the signature to 140×60 px and 10–20 KB, then upload both.
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Frequently asked questions
Are Group D specs the same as NTPC?
Railway exams generally share the same photo and signature specifications, but individual CEN notices can differ slightly — confirm on yours.
Is the date really required on the photo?
Many RRB notices require the photograph date printed on the image. Check your CEN and add it if asked.