Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories Examination
One of the largest railway recruitment drives — covers Graduate and Undergraduate level posts like Station Master, Goods Guard, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, and Commercial cum Ticket Clerk.
RRB NTPC — Photo & Document Requirements 2026
One of the largest railway recruitment drives — covers Graduate and Undergraduate level posts like Station Master, Goods Guard, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, and Commercial cum Ticket Clerk.
Photo & Signature Specifications
Photograph
- Dimensions
- 3.5 × 4.5 cm
- Max File Size
- 500 KB
- Format
- JPG / JPEG
- Background
- White or light plain background
- Resolution
- 200 DPI
Signature
- Dimensions
- 3.5 × 1.5 cm
- Max File Size
- 500 KB
- Format
- JPG / JPEG
- Ink Colour
- Black on white paper
Important Dates
- Application Form Opens 1 March 2026Active
- Application Form Closes 25 March 2026Active
- CBT-1 Exam Date 1 July 2026Upcoming
Documents Required
Carry originals + photocopies on exam day. Check items as you prepare:
Checklist state is saved locally in your browser.
RRB NTPC — Frequently Asked Questions
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Photo: 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, file size 20–500 KB, white or plain light background, recent photograph. Ears should be clearly visible.
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Signature: 3.5 cm × 1.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 10–500 KB, black ink on white paper, clear and legible, within the box.
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Yes. All 21 Railway Recruitment Boards use a centralised online application system with identical photo and signature specifications.
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No. RRB explicitly states that candidates must not wear spectacles in their application photo. Ears must be clearly visible.
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