The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has specific guidelines for the size and dimensions of photographs and signatures for the NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) exam. SarkariTools.org and similar online tools can help you adhere to these requirements.
Here’s a breakdown of the RRB NTPC photo and signature specifications and how to use SarkariTools.org for resizing:
RRB NTPC: Photo 30-40KB, 3.5×4.5cm. Signature 10-20KB, 4x2cm. Use SarkariTools for resizing.
RRB NTPC Photo and Signature Requirements:
Photograph:
- Dimensions:
- Centimeters (cm): 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm.
- Pixels: 320 pixels (width) x 240 pixels (height).
- File Size:
- Between 30 KB and 70 KB. Some sources mention 20 KB to 50 KB.
- Format:
- JPG/JPEG.
- Resolution:
- 100 DPI (dots per inch).
- Content:
- Colour passport-style photo.
- Plain white or light-colored background.
- Clear front view of the candidate without sunglasses and cap.
- Recent photograph (some sources suggest not older than three months or taken in the year of the exam).
- Self-composed portraits or mobile phone photos might lead to rejection.
Signature:
- Dimensions:
- Centimeters (cm): 5 cm x 2 cm or 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm.
- Pixels: 140 pixels (width) x 60 pixels (height).
- File Size:
- Between 30 KB and 70 KB. Some sources mention 10 KB to 40 KB or under 20 KB.
- Format:
- JPG/JPEG.
- Content:
- Signed on a white paper with a black or blue ink pen.
- The signature should be in running letters, not in capital letters.
- Ensure the signature is clear and legible.
Using SarkariTools.org for Resizing:
SarkariTools.org offers several tools that can help you resize and format your photo and signature according to RRB NTPC specifications.
General Steps:
- Visit SarkariTools.org: Go to the SarkariTools.org website. You’ll find various image-related tools.
- Select the Appropriate Tool:
- For photos, look for “Photo Resizer in KB” or “Image Resizer.”
- For signatures, you might find “Signature Resize 10 to 20 KB” (though check if it can handle the RRB KB range) or use the general “Image Resizer.”
- Some tools on the site might be specifically designed for RRB or similar exams.
- Upload Your Image: Click on the upload button (e.g., “Select File,” “Choose File”) and select your photograph or signature from your device.
- Set Specifications:
- For Photograph:
- Dimensions: You’ll likely need to input the pixel dimensions: 320 (width) x 240 (height). Some tools allow you to set dimensions in cm as well.
- File Size: Use the KB slider or input field to set the size between 30 KB and 70 KB.
- Format: Ensure the output format is JPEG.
- For Signature:
- Dimensions: Input the pixel dimensions: 140 (width) x 60 (height).
- File Size: Adjust the slider or input field to be between 30 KB and 70 KB (or the range specified in the official notification).
- Format: Ensure the output is JPEG.
- For Photograph:
- Crop and Resize: Most tools allow you to crop the image to fit the required aspect ratio before resizing. Ensure your photo or signature is correctly positioned within the crop box. Then, proceed with the resizing.
- Download the Resized Image: After processing, download the resized photograph and signature files.
- Verify: Before uploading, always check the dimensions (in pixels) and the file size (in KB) of the downloaded images to ensure they meet the exact requirements mentioned in the official RRB NTPC notification.
Tips for Using SarkariTools:
- Check Official Notification: Always refer to the most recent official RRB NTPC notification for the precise specifications, as these can sometimes vary.
- Use Multiple Tools if Needed: If one tool doesn’t give you the exact KB or dimension, try another one. For instance, Pi7 Image Tool is often recommended for precise resizing and compression.
- Maintain Quality: While resizing and compressing, the tools usually try to maintain image quality. However, if the image becomes blurry, you might need to start again with a higher-resolution original.
- Background Removal/Change: If your photo’s background isn’t plain white, SarkariTools.org also offers background remover/changer tools that you can use before resizing.