IBPS application photo requirements
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts recruitment exams for public sector banks in India (PO, Clerk, SO, and others). Its online application portals have specific photo requirements:
- Photo: 20KB-50KB, JPG, 200×230px recommended
- Signature: 10KB-20KB, JPG
- Left thumb impression: 20KB-50KB, JPG
- Handwritten declaration: 50KB-100KB, JPG
These limits are strictly enforced. Files outside the range are rejected with a clear error message.
Why IBPS enforces small photos
IBPS processes millions of applications every year. Like SSC, it enforces small file sizes to manage storage and processing costs. The dimensions are also specified to ensure the photo is clearly visible on admit cards and verification documents.
At 200×230px and 20-50KB, a photo is small but perfectly adequate for an ID card. The face is clearly recognisable, the background is clear, and the file fits easily within the portal's limits.
Recommended approach for photos
- Use a clear, well-lit photo with a light background
- Crop to the recommended aspect ratio (roughly 200×230, portrait)
- Resize to 200×230px
- Compress to 20-50KB
FITLY handles this in one step. Set a max dimension of 230px and a target size of 50KB, then drop your photo in.
Don't forget the other uploads
IBPS also requires a signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration, each with its own size limit. Compress each one to fit its specific requirement.
Privacy for bank exam photos
Your application photo and personal documents are sensitive. FITLY processes everything locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded to any server.