RRB NTPC Photo & Signature Requirements (2026)
Railway photo and signature specs, the date-on-photo rule, and how to avoid rejection.
Railway Recruitment Board applications are strict about the photograph: a plain background, the right file size, and — on many notices — the date the photo was taken printed on the image itself. Specs can vary slightly by zone, so this guide covers the common requirements and the mistakes that get NTPC forms rejected.
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 file-size range (commonly 30–70 KB, sometimes 20–50 KB by zone)
- Missing the printed date on the photograph where required
- Coloured or cluttered background instead of plain white
- Blue-ink or capital-letter signature
How to prepare your files
- Take a recent passport-style photo on a plain white background.
- If your 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
Do all railway exams share these specs?
NTPC, Group D, ALP and JE generally use the same photo and signature specs, but confirm on your specific CEN notification.
Is the date really required on the photo?
Many RRB notices require the photograph date printed on the image. Check your notification and add it if asked.