RRB NTPC, Group D & ALP signature (live photo)

RRB NTPC, ALP and Level-1 (Group D) now capture your photo live inside the application, so the only file you prepare is a 30–49 KB signature.

All current RRB notices (NTPC CEN 06/2025, Level-1 CEN 09/2025, ALP CEN 01/2026) capture your photo live: wear dark (non-white) clothes, keep the camera at eye level with your face fully visible, and no cap, mask or glasses.

Signature (NTPC / Group D / ALP) — 30–49 KB · min 140 × 60 px

• Running handwriting (not block or capital letters), black ink on white paper
• JPG / JPEG, 30–49 KB, at least 140 × 60 px, minimum 100 DPI
• Centre the signature in a 35 × 20 mm box

Other rules

• Rules differ by CEN — check the notice you are applying under.
• Photo and signature authenticity are checked at the CBT and again at document verification.

Official sources (last checked 2 Nov 2026)

• CEN 01/2026 (ALP) FAQs (14 Jun 2026)
• CEN 06/2025 (NTPC-Graduate) detailed notice (20 Oct 2025)
• CEN 09/2025 (Level-1) notification and FAQ (30 Jan 2026)

Questions

What is the RRB NTPC signature size?

30–49 KB, JPG/JPEG, at least 140 × 60 pixels, scanned at 100 DPI or more.

Do I upload a photo for RRB NTPC or Group D?

No. NTPC (CEN 06/2025), Level-1 / Group D (CEN 09/2025) and ALP capture a live photo with your webcam or phone camera. Only the signature is uploaded as a file.

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