Direct tool links (tap and go)
- Launch Toolkit (choose Banking preset for IBPS/SBI)
- Enhance Lab (whiten paper, reduce shadows, improve clarity)
- Resize Lab (exact pixels without stretching)
- Compression Lab (hit safe KB targets)
1) The core requirements: photo & signature
IBPS is very specific about the frame. If you upload a square photo, the portal may stretch it into a rectangle. That is how aspirants end up with a distorted face preview.
Photograph specifications (IBPS PO 2026)
- Dimensions: 200 x 230 px (width x height)
- File size: 20 KB to 50 KB
- Background: solid white (best practice)
- Appearance: looking straight, eyes open, no caps; avoid spectacles if glare is visible
Signature specifications (IBPS PO 2026)
- Dimensions: 140 x 60 px (width x height)
- File size: 10 KB to 20 KB
- Ink: black ink on clean white paper
- Warning: do not sign in CAPITAL letters (commonly rejected)
2) Technical data table for IBPS PO 2026
| Document type | Pixel dimensions | KB size range | Preferred ink/background |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport photo | 200 x 230 px | 20-50 KB | White background |
| Signature | 140 x 60 px | 10-20 KB | Black ink / white paper |
| Left thumb impression (LTI) | 240 x 240 px | 20-50 KB | Blue or black ink (follow portal) |
| Handwritten declaration | 800 x 400 px | 50-100 KB | Black ink / white paper |
3) Handwritten declaration: do not mess this up
This is a frequent reason for correction emails. Write it on clean white paper, in your own handwriting, in English only, with black ink.
Official text (as used in many IBPS cycles)
Declaration text:
"I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required."
Rules and safe targets
- Language: English only
- Handwriting: must be your own
- Ink: black ink only
- Size: 50-100 KB (safe target: 80 KB)
4) How to use Launch Toolkit (Banking preset)
Manual resizing in MS Paint wastes time. The Toolkit is built for the exact banking workflow so you can finish uploads fast and go back to mocks.
- Open Toolkit: go to Launch Toolkit.
- Select preset: choose Banking (IBPS/SBI).
- Upload file: photo, signature, LTI, or declaration.
- Auto-frame: the preset locks aspect ratio (prevents stretched face).
- Target KB: set photo to 45 KB, signature to 15 KB, LTI to 45 KB, declaration to 80 KB.
- Optional clean-up: if paper looks gray or yellow, use Enhance Lab to whiten background and increase contrast.
5) Why privacy-first matters for bank aspirants
Most "free resizers" are data harvesters. Your photo, signature, thumb impression, and declaration are sensitive identity documents. SarkariPixel runs client-side: processing happens locally in your browser memory, and your files do not get uploaded to our server.
6) Common rejection traps in IBPS PO
- Shadow signature: if the background looks gray, whiten it using Enhance Lab.
- Wrong ink: IBPS often enforces black ink for declaration and signature. If you used blue, redo it.
- Old photo: use a recent photo (many cycles expect within ~6 months) to avoid verification/biometric mismatch risk.
- Too small (under 20 KB): increase quality slightly so photo sits safely at 25-45 KB.
FAQ
Can I use the same photo for SBI PO and IBPS PO?
Usually yes. Many banking forms follow the 200 x 230 px photo rule. Use the Banking preset in Launch Toolkit to confirm and generate portal-ready files.
My photo is 19 KB. Will it be accepted?
No. If the minimum is 20 KB, 19 KB can fail. Increase quality slightly (or reduce compression) so it becomes 25-30 KB while staying within the 50 KB max.
Can I scan documents using my phone?
Yes. Make sure there are no hand-shadows and the paper is flat. If the scan looks yellowish or dull, use Enhance Lab before compressing.
Final word
Do not let pixels break your momentum. Finish the upload section once (correctly), then put your energy back into puzzles, DI, and mocks. Success in IBPS PO 2026 is yours.