The Declaration, in Brief
IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS RRB, SBI PO, SBI Clerk, RBI Grade B, and Railway RRB (NTPC, Group D, JE, ALP) all currently ask for a short handwritten declaration confirming that the submitted application information is correct — typically at 800×400 pixels and 50-100KB, in JPG format. Write it by hand in black or dark blue ink on plain white paper, in English, without capital letters for the full paragraph, then photograph it clearly and resize it here or on the specific page for your exam linked in the table above.
This page is the quick-reference version. For a full walkthrough — writing tips, photographing technique, and a complete mistake checklist for your specific bank — use the linked page above that matches your situation. The full document prep checklist also covers the declaration alongside the photo, signature, and thumb impression if you're preparing an entire application from scratch.
The Core Rules That Apply Everywhere
Regardless of which specific bank or exam you're applying to, three rules show up consistently: it must be handwritten, not typed or printed; it should not be written entirely in capital letters; and it should match the exact wording shown on your current application screen rather than an old or unofficial version. These three rules account for the large majority of declaration-related rejections, and they apply the same way whether your target file size is 50KB, 80KB, or 100KB.
Quick Troubleshooting
If your file is rejected for being too large or too small, use the strict 50KB version if your portal states a hard maximum, or the up-to-100KB version if your source photo needs more compression headroom. If the resized image looks squeezed or oddly proportioned, see the 800×400 dimension guide for how to crop before resizing. For anything else — writing mistakes, ink and paper choice, photographing technique — see common exam document upload mistakes.
FAQ
IBPS PO, Clerk, and RRB, SBI PO and Clerk, RBI Grade B, and Railway RRB (NTPC, Group D, JE, ALP) all currently require it, typically at 800x400px and 50-100KB.
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.
No. Use plain white unlined paper. Ruled lines and notebook margins can make the upload look unclear and may create verification issues.
Write separate declarations for separate applications when possible. The text may be the same, but a fresh document per application avoids confusion during verification.