🚂 Railway Recruitment Board • NTPC / Group D / ALP 2026
RRB NTPC 2026 Photo & Signature Resizer
Resize your Railway RRB NTPC photo to exact 200×230px & 100KB as per Railway Board guidelines. Also covers RRB Group D, ALP, JE & RPF. Free, instant & 100% private.
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are among India's largest government recruitment bodies, operating under the Ministry of Railways. With 21 RRB zones spread across India, Railway recruitments attract the highest number of applicants for any single exam cycle — RRB NTPC alone receives over 1.25 crore (12.5 million) applications, making it India's most applied-for examination. The Indian Railways employs over 13 lakh employees, making it the world's largest employer in the public sector after the Indian Army.
Every RRB online application requires uploading a correctly sized passport photograph and signature. Non-compliant photos are one of the most common causes for application correction requests and delays. Our RRB NTPC Photo Resizer is pre-configured with the exact Railway Board specifications — 200×230 pixels, 20KB–100KB, JPEG format — so you can prepare your photo and signature correctly in under 10 seconds.
Official RRB NTPC 2026 Photo & Signature Specifications
Requirement
Passport Photo
Signature
Pixel Dimensions
200 × 230 pixels
140 × 60 pixels
File Format
JPEG / JPG only
JPEG / JPG only
Minimum File Size
20 KB
10 KB
Maximum File Size
100 KB
30 KB
Background
Plain White
White paper, black/blue ink
Face Coverage
70–80% of frame
N/A
Photo Age
Recent (within 6 months)
Recent
Glasses
Allowed (no glare or tint)
N/A
Headgear/Caps
Not allowed (religious exempt)
N/A
Signature Style
N/A
Running cursive — no block capitals
ℹ️ Note: The same photo specifications apply for RRB NTPC, RRB Group D, RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot), RRB JE (Junior Engineer), and RPF Constable/SI. One correctly resized photo can be used for all Railway RRB applications.
Step-by-Step: How to Use the RRB NTPC Photo Resizer
Select Document Type: Click "Passport Photo" or "Signature" in the sidebar. The tool auto-loads Railway presets: 200×230px, max 100KB for photo; 140×60px, max 30KB for signature.
Upload Your Image: Click the upload area or drag & drop your JPEG, PNG, or WebP file. Your photo never leaves your device — fully browser-based.
Instant Preview: Processed photo appears immediately alongside the original. Verify the output size is within 100KB as shown below the preview.
Add Name & Date (Optional): Switch to the second tab if your RRB zone's application requires name and photo date at the bottom.
Download: Click "Download Processed Image" to save the Railway-ready JPEG file.
Upload to RRB Portal: Visit your RRB zone portal (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in, rrbchennai.gov.in etc.) and upload the file during your RRB NTPC 2026 application.
Photo Dos & Don'ts for RRB NTPC Application
✅ Passport Photo – Must Follow
Plain white background — uniform throughout the photo
Full front face — eyes open, looking directly at camera
Taken in bright even lighting — no harsh shadows
Neutral expression — natural look, mouth closed
Recent photo — taken within the last 6 months
Clear prescription glasses — no reflections or tint
JPEG format, 20KB–100KB, 200×230px
❌ Strictly Avoid
Selfies or phone front-camera photos
Dark glasses or sunglasses of any kind
Caps, scarves, hats, or headbands
Colored, patterned, or outdoor backgrounds
Heavily filtered or edited photos
Blurry or WhatsApp-compressed images
Photos older than 6 months
Signature in block capital letters
RRB NTPC 2026 – Complete Exam Overview & Post Details
RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) is the flagship Railway Recruitment Board exam for non-technical posts across Indian Railways. It is conducted in two levels — Graduate Level (Level 4, 5, 6) and Undergraduate Level (Level 2, 3) — covering a wide range of clerical, supervisory, and operational posts.
RRB NTPC 2026 – Key Exam Details
Detail
Information
Conducting Body
Railway Recruitment Boards (21 RRBs) under Ministry of Railways
Official Website
indianrailways.gov.in / individual RRB zone sites
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test (CBT) – Online
CBT 1 Subjects
General Awareness (40), Maths (30), General Intelligence & Reasoning (30) – 90 min
CBT 2 Subjects
General Awareness (50), Maths (35), General Intelligence & Reasoning (35) + subject-specific – 90 min
Negative Marking
1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer
Eligibility – UG Level
12th Pass (Class XII) from recognized Board
Eligibility – Graduate Level
Any Graduation Degree from recognized University
Age Limit
18–33 years (General); relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen
Application Fee
₹500 (General/OBC); ₹250 (SC/ST/Female/Ex-SM/Minority/EBC) — partial refund on exam appearance
Total Vacancies
~35,000–45,000 (varies per notification cycle)
Selection Process
CBT 1 → CBT 2 → Skill Test/Typing Test (for some posts) → Document Verification → Medical
RRB NTPC 2026 – Complete Post Details
Post Name
Level
Pay Level
Eligibility
Station Master
Graduate
Level 6 (₹35,400+)
Graduation + must clear CBT 2 + CBAT
Goods Guard
Graduate
Level 5 (₹29,200+)
Graduation
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
Graduate
Level 5 (₹29,200+)
Graduation
Senior Clerk cum Typist
Graduate
Level 4 (₹25,500+)
Graduation + Typing Test
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
Graduate
Level 4 (₹25,500+)
Graduation + Typing Test
Senior Time Keeper
Graduate
Level 4 (₹25,500+)
Graduation
Commercial Apprentice
Graduate
Level 4 (₹25,500+)
Graduation
Junior Clerk cum Typist
Undergraduate
Level 2 (₹19,900+)
12th Pass + Typing Test
Accounts Clerk cum Typist
Undergraduate
Level 2 (₹19,900+)
12th Pass + Typing Test
Junior Time Keeper
Undergraduate
Level 2 (₹19,900+)
12th Pass
Trains Clerk
Undergraduate
Level 2 (₹19,900+)
12th Pass
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
Undergraduate
Level 3 (₹21,700+)
12th Pass
All 21 RRB Zones – Portals & Coverage
RRB Zone
Headquarters
Official Portal
RRB Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad
rrbahmedabad.gov.in
RRB Ajmer
Ajmer
rrbajmer.gov.in
RRB Allahabad
Prayagraj
rrbald.gov.in
RRB Bangalore
Bengaluru
rrbbnc.gov.in
RRB Bhopal
Bhopal
rrbbpl.nic.in
RRB Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar
rrbbbs.gov.in
RRB Bilaspur
Bilaspur
rrbbilaspur.gov.in
RRB Chandigarh
Chandigarh
rrbcdg.gov.in
RRB Chennai
Chennai
rrbchennai.gov.in
RRB Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur
rrbgkp.gov.in
RRB Guwahati
Guwahati
rrbguwahati.gov.in
RRB Jammu-Srinagar
Jammu
rrbjammu.nic.in
RRB Kolkata
Kolkata
rrbkolkata.gov.in
RRB Malda
Malda
rrbmalda.gov.in
RRB Mumbai
Mumbai
rrbmumbai.gov.in
RRB Muzaffarpur
Muzaffarpur
rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in
RRB Patna
Patna
rrbpatna.gov.in
RRB Ranchi
Ranchi
rrbranchi.gov.in
RRB Secunderabad
Secunderabad
rrbsecunderabad.gov.in
RRB Siliguri
Siliguri
rrbsiliguri.gov.in
RRB Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram
rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in
✅ Pro Tip: You can apply to only one RRB zone per NTPC notification. Choose the zone where you prefer to be posted — RRBs recruit for vacancies in their respective Railway zones. If you want a posting in UP, apply to RRB Allahabad or RRB Gorakhpur. For Maharashtra, apply to RRB Mumbai.
Other Railway Recruitment Board Exams – Same Photo Specs Apply
Exam
Full Form
Eligibility
Key Posts
RRB Group D
Level 1 Posts
10th Pass + ITI
Track Maintainer, Helper, Porter, Pointsman
RRB ALP
Assistant Loco Pilot
10th + ITI (relevant trade)
Assistant Loco Pilot, Technician
RRB JE
Junior Engineer
Diploma / Graduation in Engineering
Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent
RPF Constable
Railway Protection Force
10th Pass
Constable in RPF/RPSF
RPF SI
Sub-Inspector RPF
Graduation
Sub-Inspector in RPF/RPSF
RRB Paramedical
Paramedical Staff
Relevant medical qualification
Pharmacist, ECG Technician, Health & Malaria Inspector
RRB NTPC is one of the most competitive government exams in India — with 1.25 crore applicants competing for ~35,000–45,000 vacancies, the selection ratio is approximately 1 in 35. A smart, focused preparation strategy is what separates successful candidates from the rest.
Subject-wise Preparation for RRB NTPC CBT 1 & CBT 2
📊 Mathematics (30 marks CBT1 / 35 marks CBT2)
High-priority topics: Number System, Simplification, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Time-Speed-Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion
CBT 2 additions: Data Interpretation (DI) tables and bar charts, Mensuration, Geometry basics
Practice calculation shortcuts and vedic math tricks to save 30–60 seconds per question
Solve previous 5 years of RRB NTPC Maths questions — many questions repeat with slight variations
🧩 General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 CBT1 / 35 CBT2)
High-priority topics: Analogies, Series (Number/Letter), Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction & Distance, Syllogism, Classification
Reasoning is the quickest section to improve with practice — 30 minutes daily can add 5–8 marks
Non-verbal reasoning (Mirror image, Venn diagrams, Paper folding) also appears
🌍 General Awareness (40 CBT1 / 50 CBT2)
Static GK (60%): Indian History (Freedom struggle, important events), Geography (rivers, mountains, states), Polity (Constitution basics, Parliament), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics)
Current Affairs (40%): Last 6 months of national and international news, government schemes, sports events, awards, appointments
Railway-specific GK: History of Indian Railways, Railway zones, important railway stations, types of trains, Vande Bharat, railway technology
Read one newspaper daily + use monthly current affairs PDF from reliable sources
📝 Typing Test (for specific posts)
Junior Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist require typing tests
Speed required: 30 WPM (English) or 25 WPM (Hindi)
Practice on typing speed tools daily — aim for 35+ WPM with <5% errors
RRB NTPC Important Books & Study Material
Subject
Recommended Book
Author/Publisher
General Awareness
Lucent's General Knowledge
Lucent Publications
Current Affairs
Pratiyogita Darpan (monthly)
Upkar Prakashan
Mathematics
Quantitative Aptitude
R.S. Aggarwal
Reasoning
A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
RRB NTPC 2026 requires a passport photo of 200 × 230 pixels, file size 20KB to 100KB, JPEG format, plain white background. Our tool is pre-loaded with these exact Railway Board specifications — just upload and download.
Is the RRB NTPC photo size the same as RRB Group D and ALP?
Yes. All Railway RRB exams — NTPC, Group D, ALP, JE, RPF Constable, and RPF SI — use the same photo specification: 200×230px, 20KB–100KB, JPEG, white background. One correctly processed photo from our tool works for all RRB applications.
How to reduce Railway photo size to 100KB?
Upload your photo to our RRB NTPC Photo Resizer. It automatically resizes to 200×230px and compresses the JPEG to within 100KB — usually in under 10 seconds. No app to install, works on any phone or computer browser.
How many RRB zones can I apply to in RRB NTPC?
You can apply to only one RRB zone per notification. Applying to multiple zones in the same notification is not permitted and can lead to cancellation of candidature. Choose carefully based on where vacancies exist for your preferred post and where you want to be posted after selection.
What is the RRB NTPC 2026 selection process?
The RRB NTPC selection process has 4 stages: (1) CBT 1 — preliminary screening test for all candidates; (2) CBT 2 — main exam, marks counted in final merit; (3) Skill Test / Typing Test — only for posts requiring typing (qualifying in nature); (4) Document Verification & Medical Examination — for finally shortlisted candidates.
My RRB photo upload gives an error. What should I do?
Common causes: (1) File above 100KB — use our tool to compress. (2) Wrong format (PNG/HEIC) — our tool outputs JPEG. (3) Dimensions wrong — our tool resizes to exactly 200×230px. (4) File name has spaces or symbols — rename to "rrb_ntpc_photo.jpg". (5) File below 20KB — use a higher resolution source photo.
Can I use the same photo for RRB NTPC and SSC CGL?
Yes! Both RRB NTPC and SSC CGL require the same specification: 200×230px, 20KB–100KB, JPEG, white background. One photo processed with our tool can be used for both applications. This is a common time-saver for candidates appearing in multiple government exams simultaneously.
Is my photo safe on this tool?
Completely safe. All processing happens 100% inside your browser — your photo is never uploaded to any server, never stored anywhere, and no account is required. Closing the browser tab removes everything instantly.