Official RRB 2026 Photograph & Signature Specifications
With over 1 crore candidates applying for positions conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) — including Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Technician Grade 1 & 3, Junior Engineer (JE), and Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) — the centralized portal (rrbapply.gov.in) utilizes automated facial matching and dimension filters.
| Document | Dimensions | File Size Range | Official Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color Passport Photograph | 35 mm × 45 mm (320 × 240 px) | 30 KB to 70 KB | Plain white background, taken within 1 month |
| Scanned Signature | 50 mm × 20 mm (140 × 60 px) | 30 KB to 70 KB | Black ink pen on white paper, running script |
| SC/ST Travel Pass Certificate | Standard A4 Page | Max 500 KB (PDF) | Legible state authority seal |
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Critical Railway Guidelines (CEN Notification Rules)
- Keep 12 Identical Physical Copies: RRB explicitly mandates that candidates must retain at least 12 identical copies of the uploaded photograph for use throughout CBT-1, CBT-2, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
- No Headgear or Caps: Sikh candidates wearing turbans are exempt, but caps, hoods, and decorative headgear are strictly prohibited.
- Black Ink Signature Only: Signatures in blue ink or pencil are subject to automated disqualification.
- No Block Letters: Sign in running cursive hand. A signature in capital letters is rejected outright.
Conclusion
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