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title: "RRB ALP signature size"
description: "Prepare RRB ALP (CEN 01/2026) signature (JPG, 30-49 KB, min 140x60 px) and optional SC/ST certificate PDF (under 400 KB). Photo live-captured, no upload needed."
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# RRB ALP

Official Kit

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India · 2026

Resize your signature and certificate PDF (optional) here. The photograph is taken live on the official portal (webcam or phone front camera). There is no photo file to upload.

Applications

15 May 2026 – 14 Jun 2026

Closed

Correction window

17 Jun 2026 – 26 Jun 2026

[Official rules](https://sarkaridoc.com/exams/rrb-alp/#sources) Checked 4 Sept 2026 [Portal: www.rrbapply.gov.in](https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/)

RRB ALP captures your photo live on the portal — nothing to prepare here.

The portal takes the photograph itself (webcam or phone front camera). What you prepare below: Signature, SC/ST certificate PDF (for Free Train Travel Pass).

### Your documents

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Signature

Required

JPG · min 140 × 60 px · 30–49 KB

Dimensions

min 140 × 60 px at 100 DPI

Max size

30–49 KB

Format

JPG

Crop

Wide crop, center focus

White paper background.

Tap to add signature

Upload signatureor pick from your device. Pasting a screenshot works too. JPG or PNG.

Select file

Advanced settings30–49 KB · JPG · center focus

Dimensions

px

File size

KB

Format

JPGPNG

Reset to spec

How to prepare

1. Sign in black ink on white paper using your normal running/cursive handwriting - RRB rejects block letters, capital letters and disjointed signatures.
2. Mark a 35 mm x 20 mm box on the paper, sign inside it, and scan the sheet at a minimum of 100 DPI so the signature meets the stated 140 x 60 px minimum.
3. 140 x 60 px is a stated minimum, not a fixed size - do not shrink below it even if a generic resizer defaults to an exact-size output.
4. Never submit a thumb impression in place of a signature; RRB explicitly lists this as a rejection ground for CEN 01/2026.
5. This signature must match what is captured again at CBT, Document Verification, Medical Examination and Appointment stages.

Source: Official RRB CEN 01/2026 (Para 13.5.1): scan the signed paper at a minimum resolution of 100 DPI. JPG/JPEG only. File size between 30 KB and 49 KB. Image dimensions: minimum 140 x 60 pixels - this is a floor, not a maximum. The signature must be centered inside a 35 mm (width) x 20 mm (height) scan box marked on the paper before scanning.

SC/ST certificate PDF (for Free Train Travel Pass)

Optional

PDF · up to 400 KB

Max size

up to 400 KB

Format

PDF

Tap to add photo or PDF

Upload sc/st certificate pdf (for free train travel pass)or pick from your device. Pasting a screenshot works too. PDF, JPG or PNG.

Select file

Advanced settings≤400 KB · PDF

File size

KB

Max

100 KB

200 KB

400 KB

500 KB

Reset to spec

How to prepare

1. Only upload this if you are an SC/ST candidate opting for the free railway travel pass - it is not required for every applicant.
2. Use a PDF only; convert a scanned certificate into a PDF before uploading.
3. Keep the PDF under 400 KB; RRB states no minimum, so a smaller, legible scan is fine.
4. The certificate must be valid as on the CEN 01/2026 closing date (14.06.2026), not simply 'recent.'

Source: Official RRB CEN 01/2026 (Para 13.5.2): SC/ST certificate for candidates requesting the free train travel pass must be uploaded in PDF format only, file size less than 400 KB. No minimum size is stated. The certificate must be the latest and valid certificate as on the closing date of online application submission.

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### Your documents

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Signature30–49 KB · JPGRequired

SC/ST certificate PDF (for Free Train Travel Pass)up to 400 KB · PDFOptional

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## About RRB ALP

RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) is running as CEN 01/2026, inviting applications for 11,127 vacancies. The portal takes the application photograph live on webcam or phone. Prepare the scanned signature, plus an SC/ST certificate PDF if you want the free train travel pass.

RRB ALP (CEN 01/2026) applicants preparing the scanned signature, or SC/ST applicants preparing the free train travel pass certificate PDF, for the official RRB application portal. The application photograph is captured live in the portal, not uploaded.

Conducting body

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India

Official portal

[RRB common application portal (rrbapply.gov.in)](https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/)

Photo

Taken live on the portal (webcam or phone front camera)

## Sources

- [RRB CEN 01/2026 — Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)](https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/-/image/1780467818641detail_cen_01_2026_eng.pdf/examsDocuments)
- [RRB common application portal (rrbapply.gov.in)](https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/)

Checked 4 Sept 2026 · notice dated 14 May 2026

Where each rule is written

Each file below links to the exact section of the official PDF where its rule is written.

- [Important dates table (CEN 01/2026)](https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/-/image/1780467818641detail_cen_01_2026_eng.pdf/examsDocuments) 4 Sept 2026

Confirms CEN 01/2026 opening 15.05.2026 (00:00 Hrs), closing 14.06.2026 (23:59 Hrs), fee-payment deadline 16.06.2026 (23:59 Hrs), modification window 17.06.2026 to 26.06.2026 (23:59 Hrs), and Total Vacancies (All RRBs) of 11,127 for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) post, Pay Level-2, initial pay Rs. 19,900.
- [Para 13.4 Live Photo Capturing of the Candidate during Application (continues onto raw PDF page 18)](https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/-/image/1780467818641detail_cen_01_2026_eng.pdf/examsDocuments) 4 Sept 2026

Official text: 'Candidates are not required to upload a pre-existing photograph while applying.' 'The application module is designed to capture a live photograph of the candidate at the time of filling up the application form.' 'Live photo may be captured by web cam or by front camera (screen side camera) of the mobile phone.' An 'Important Note' on the next page warns that submitting a picture of a printed or digital pre-existing photograph is grounds for summary rejection. Confirms no photo-upload artifact exists for this exam's current cycle.
- [signature · Para 13.5.1 Candidate Signature - Specifications for signature](https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/-/image/1780467818641detail_cen_01_2026_eng.pdf/examsDocuments) 4 Sept 2026

Official text: 'Scan the signed paper using a minimum resolution of 100 DPI.' 'Image file format: JPG/JPEG only' 'File size: Between 30 KB and 49 KB' 'Image dimensions: Minimum 140 pixels (width) x 60 pixels (height)' 'The scanned signature must be positioned within the designated scan box on the application form : Box size: 35 mm (width) x 20 mm (height). The signature image should be centered within this box.' 140 x 60 px is a stated minimum only, no maximum given. 'Thumb impression in place of signature' is listed as a rejection ground.
- [certificate PDF · Para 13.5.2 SC/ST Certificate (For Candidates Requesting Free Train Travel Pass), heading on raw PDF page 18](https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/-/image/1780467818641detail_cen_01_2026_eng.pdf/examsDocuments) 4 Sept 2026

Official text: 'The document must be in PDF format only.' 'File size should be less than 400 KB.' 'The certificate must be legible, clear, and easily readable.' 'It must be the latest and valid certificate as on the closing date of online application submission.' No minimum size stated; only applies to SC/ST candidates opting for the free rail travel pass.
- [Para 13.7 Websites of RRBs Participating in CEN 01/2026](https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/-/image/1780467818641detail_cen_01_2026_eng.pdf/examsDocuments) 4 Sept 2026

Lists 21 zonal RRB websites (Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Jammu-Srinagar, Kolkata, Malda, Mumbai, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Prayagraj, Ranchi, Secunderabad, Siliguri, Thiruvananthapuram) as the official application entry points for this CEN — confirms the CEN text itself never names a single central rrbapply.gov.in portal.

- Signature Read as: notice says 30 KB; stored as KiB
- Signature Read as: notice says 49 KB; stored as KiB
- Signature Read as: minimum only (floor)
- Signature Read as: minimum only (floor)
- SC/ST certificate PDF (for Free Train Travel Pass) Read as: notice says 400 KB; stored as KiB

Sources checked 2 Sept 2026 · 1 unchanged, 0 changed

Notice history · 1 change since Sept 2026

- 4 Sept 2026

Initial RRB ALP spec, sourced from the official CEN 01/2026 (Assistant Loco Pilot) detailed notification, published 14.05.2026.

[View source](https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/-/image/1780467818641detail_cen_01_2026_eng.pdf/examsDocuments)

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## Questions about RRB ALP

What is the RRB ALP signature size?

JPG, min 140 × 60 px at 100 DPI, 30–49 KB. RRB CEN 01/2026 — Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) states this as a minimum, not a fixed size — a larger image is fine.

What is the RRB ALP SC/ST certificate PDF (for Free Train Travel Pass) size?

PDF, up to 400 KB, as listed in RRB CEN 01/2026 — Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP). The source does not fix a pixel size for this file, so keep it clear and easy to read.

What is the last date to apply for RRB ALP?

Closing date & time of on-line Application submission 14.06.2026 (23:59 ) Hrs. (Source: [RRB CEN 01/2026 — Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)](https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/-/image/1780467818641detail_cen_01_2026_eng.pdf/examsDocuments))

Can I correct my RRB ALP application form after submitting it?

Dates for Modification window for corrections in application form 17.06.2026 to 26.06.2026 (23:59 Hrs.) (Source: [RRB CEN 01/2026 — Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)](https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/-/image/1780467818641detail_cen_01_2026_eng.pdf/examsDocuments))

What if RRB ALP signature upload failed?

First check the current official notification. Then resize the rejected signature on this page and upload the new file on the portal. White paper background.

Is this an official website?

No. This is a helper page built from official sources. Always check the official portal and notification before final submission.

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