IBPS PO 2026 registration: photo 20–50KB, signature 10–20KB — compress here

To complete your IBPS PO 2026 registration, your uploaded photo must be exactly 20–50KB and your signature must be 10–20KB. You can [compress PDF for IBPS PO](/exam-photo-resizer) and quickly resize all your registration documents for free using the Siliph online compression tool.

Who needs this guide

This guide is written specifically for bank exam aspirants across India who are attempting to submit their application forms on the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) portal. Every year, thousands of candidates miss application deadlines or face immense stress because the portal continuously rejects their uploaded passport-sized photographs, digital signatures, left thumb impressions, and handwritten declarations due to incorrect file sizes.

In my experience helping bank aspirants manage this process, the standard portal tools are incredibly sensitive. When I tested this size format on the portal recently, a file that was even 0.1KB over the limit caused the entire registration form to freeze. For candidates working from mobile phones or slow broadband connections in rural areas, this leads to a cycle of repeated timeouts and failed uploads. Whether you are using a local cyber cafe to scan your documents or trying to capture images using your smartphone camera, this technical guide will help you prepare and compress your files perfectly to secure your application submission without any hassle.

government / exam portal upload requirements

The IBPS PO exam portal requires specific dimensions and file sizes for each document you upload. If you exceed these strict caps or fail to use the correct file format, the portal will reject your files, often presenting a generic upload error that does not explain what actually went wrong.

Here are the exact document specifications required for the 2026 IBPS PO online registration:

To make this easy to visualize, refer to our full tracking table below:

Step-by-step: compress PDF for IBPS PO

If your files are too large—which is almost always the case when taking photos with a modern smartphone—you can use the Siliph tool to adjust their sizes within seconds. Follow these steps on either your mobile phone or your desktop browser to make better your images for the portal:

Fix common portal errors

File too large

If the IBPS portal displays a "file size exceeds limit" error, it means your image is even slightly over the maximum allowed size. Our readers often report that even a 50.1KB photo gets rejected automatically. To fix this immediately, re-upload your image to the Siliph compressor and set the target to 40KB instead of trying to manually guess with generic editing tools. This ensures you always stay safely below the hard ceiling.

Blurry scan rejected

Many online compressors shrink your files but make the text or your face completely unrecognizable. If your signature looks like a smudge, the bank selection committee may reject your application at the document verification stage. When compressing, keep DPI at exactly 150 or 200. This maintains sharp lines for signatures and thumb impressions while keeping the overall size small.

Wrong format

If you see an "invalid file format" error, verify your file extension. The IBPS portal only accepts JPG or JPEG formats for photos and signatures. If your scan saved as a PNG or a PDF, you must use our converter to convert it to a JPG before trying to upload it again.

Upload timeout

During high-traffic periods, especially in the final 48 hours before the registration deadline, the IBPS servers experience heavy loads. If the portal throws a generic gateway timeout error, try compressing the scan further to 140KB for declaration documents and exactly 12KB for signatures. Smaller files load faster and can bypass server queues before a session timeout occurs.

FAQ

Can I upload my signature in blue ink for the IBPS PO 2026 application?

No, the official IBPS PO 2026 notification strictly states that the signature must be done on white paper using a black ink pen. Uploading a signature in blue ink or using a felt-tip marker that bleeds can lead to registration rejection or issues during identity verification at the exam center. Ensure you use a fine gel or ballpoint black pen and compress the file to 10-20KB before uploading.

Why does the IBPS portal reject my photo even if the file size is 35KB?

If your file size is correct but the portal still rejects it, the issue is likely due to the pixel dimensions. The photograph must have dimensions of exactly 200 x 230 pixels. Ensure you use the Siliph tool to resize the aspect ratio and pixel dimensions alongside compressing the weight to ensure complete compatibility with the IBPS PO photo size limit compress guidelines.

How can I compress my handwritten declaration to fit the 50-100KB limit?

Your handwritten declaration must be written in your own handwriting on white paper with black ink and scanned. To compress it, upload the image to the Siliph resizer, set the target size to 75KB, and ensure the format is JPG. In my experience, setting the scan resolution to 150 DPI provides the perfect balance between keeping the hand-written text legible and keeping the file weight under the 100KB maximum.

Can I upload my signature in capital letters on the IBPS portal?

No, signatures written entirely in capital letters are strictly not accepted by the IBPS. Your signature must be in your normal running handwriting on white paper with black ink, compressed to a size between 10KB and 20KB. If you upload a signature in block letters, your application might be rejected during the initial screening process.

Is there a way to resize my left thumb impression on a mobile phone?

Yes, you can easily resize your left thumb impression using the Siliph online resizer tool through any mobile web browser. Simply take a clear picture of your thumb impression under good lighting, upload it to our mobile-friendly page, select a target size of 30KB, and download the optimized JPG. This tool operates without requiring you to install any bulky third-party applications on your smartphone.

Compress now on Siliph

Do not let technical file limitations delay your IBPS PO 2026 registration. Use our fast, safe, and free IBPS PO PDF Compressor to resize your photo and signature to their exact required dimensions today. If you have secondary administrative files, certificates, or category documents that need standard optimization, you can also use our core /compress-pdf page to manage all your banking application needs in one place.

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