Which Bank Declaration Page Do You Actually Need?
This page covers the handwritten declaration used across public sector banking recruitment generally — IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS RRB, SBI PO, SBI Clerk, and RBI Grade B currently all share the same 800x400px, 50-100KB, JPG specification and the same declaration text. If you know which specific exam you're applying for, the dedicated IBPS declaration page or SBI declaration page covers that bank's application process in more depth — this page is the general-purpose version for anyone who just needs the file resized correctly, or who is comparing requirements across more than one bank before choosing where to apply.
Because IBPS and SBI run separate recruitment processes (IBPS is a common recruitment body used by multiple public sector banks; SBI recruits directly for its own PO and Clerk posts), the application portals, notification formats, and exam calendars differ even though this particular document specification happens to match across both. RBI Grade B recruitment is separate again, run directly by the Reserve Bank of India.
How to Write and Upload the Declaration
The handwritten declaration is a short statement confirming that the information in the application form is correct and that the candidate will produce supporting documents when required. Copy the exact text from the green box above, write it by hand on plain white paper, fill your full name in the blank, and sign below it only if the specific bank's notification asks for a signature. Do not type or print it — the requirement is specifically for handwriting.
Use black or dark blue ballpoint pen, write in English only, and keep the paragraph out of capital letters. Photograph the sheet from directly above in even light, upload it here, keep the 800x400 default and JPG format, and use the 80KB target — comfortably inside the 50-100KB range shared by IBPS, SBI, and RBI.
Common Declaration Mistakes Across All Banks
The most serious mistake, regardless of which bank you're applying to, is uploading a typed or printed declaration instead of a handwritten one — this can be rejected even when the file size and dimensions are correct. The second is writing the whole paragraph in capital letters, which notifications from IBPS, SBI, and RBI all commonly flag as unacceptable.
A third mistake is using an outdated or altered version of the text copied from an old post rather than matching the current application screen for the specific bank and post you're applying to. A fourth is file size — an oversized phone photo or an over-compressed file below 50KB can both cause upload problems.
Visual mistakes are common too: ruled paper, shadows across the text, an out-of-focus photo, or lines cut off at the frame edge. Plain white paper, dark ink, and a direct top-down photo in good light solve nearly all of these regardless of which bank's portal you're uploading to.
How to Photograph the Declaration Clearly
Lay the sheet flat, use even daylight without shadows from your phone or hand, and hold the camera roughly 30-40cm above the page, parallel to it rather than at an angle — a tilted shot distorts the rectangle and hurts legibility once resized to 800x400 pixels.
Use the rear camera, tap to focus on the middle of the text, and skip heavy filters or scan modes that add artificial sharpening. Frame the shot tightly around the paragraph with a small white margin rather than the whole sheet from far away.
Why Banks Require a Handwritten Declaration
Public sector bank recruitment through IBPS, SBI, and RBI draws applications at enormous scale across categories, educational qualifications, and age relaxations. The handwritten declaration is a personal accountability step — it puts responsibility for the accuracy of the submitted information on the candidate in their own hand, creating a genuine handwriting sample tied to that specific application.
This sample can be referenced during document verification alongside the signature and thumb impression. Because each bank's recruitment is processed as a separate application even when the same candidate applies to more than one, keeping the declaration accurate and distinct per application matters for that specific track's verification.
Before You Submit — A Cross-Bank Checklist
Confirm the required language, file type, and KB/dimension range on the specific application screen you're using — IBPS, SBI, and RBI currently share the 800x400px/50-100KB spec, but always check the active notification since any of them can adjust details between cycles. Review the final JPG as a verifier would: opening line, name blank, closing sentence, and signature area (if required) all visible, with no text touching the image edge.
Avoid heavy editing — a slight contrast boost is fine if the paper looks gray under indoor light, but sharpening halos or scanner-app watermarks can make the file look artificial. Keep the original sheet, original photo, and processed JPG together per application, especially if you're applying to more than one bank's recruitment in the same cycle — a mixed-up declaration between two applications is one of the more common self-inflicted document errors.
FAQ
The common declaration size is 800x400 pixels, 50KB to 100KB, JPG format. It must be handwritten on white paper, photographed or scanned, and uploaded clearly.
The common text is: "I, _____________________, 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." Fill your full name in the blank and follow the active notification if it shows a different version.
No. It must be handwritten. Typed or printed declarations can be rejected even when the file size and dimensions are correct.
Capital letters do not show natural handwriting clearly. Banking notifications commonly say the handwritten declaration should not be written in all capitals.
Use English only unless the active official notification says otherwise. Do not write the banking declaration in Hindi or a regional language by default.
It does not need to be decorative. Write slowly, clearly and large enough to remain readable after resizing. If a line is unclear, write a fresh copy.
Only add a date if the active notification asks for it. Most common declaration text does not include a separate date line.
Upload the photo here, keep 800x400 pixels and the 80KB target, then download the JPG. The output stays in the 50KB to 100KB range.
No. Use plain white unlined paper. Ruled lines and notebook margins can make the upload look unclear and may create verification issues.
A below-minimum declaration file may be rejected. This tool targets 80KB and pads very small outputs so the final file remains within the expected range.
Write separate declarations for separate applications when possible. The text may be same, but a fresh document avoids confusion during verification.
Yes. Black or dark blue ballpoint pen is suitable. Avoid pencil, light colors, gel pens that smear, and thick markers that bleed.
Educational certificates, identity proof, category certificate, disability certificate and other records may be checked later, depending on the application.
The application can be cancelled and the candidate may face further action. The declaration is a formal commitment that the application information is true.
Yes, IBPS Clerk, IBPS PO, SBI PO, SBI Clerk, RBI and many banking forms commonly require a handwritten declaration with similar specifications.