Free Railway Exam Photo Generator — RRB NTPC, Group D, ALP
RRB NTPC, Group D, ALP, and other Railway recruitment exams require a photo of 413×531 pixels (3.5×4.5 cm at 300 DPI) in JPEG format, between 15 KB and 100 KB. The Railway portal is relatively lenient on file size compared to SSC and IBPS — but pixel dimensions must still be exact.
Railway Photo Specifications 2026
| Requirement | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel dimensions | 413×531 px | 3.5×4.5 cm at 300 DPI |
| File size | 15 KB – 100 KB | ⚠ Realistic max: ~17 KB |
| Format | JPG | JPEG compression |
| Background | Plain white | Plain white, no shadows |
| Face coverage | 70–80% | Face centred, looking at camera |
| Glasses | Not allowed | Remove before taking photo |
How to Create Your Railway Photo
Take Photo
Use rear camera against plain white wall
Upload
Click the upload area above or drag your photo
Crop
Adjust crop so your face fills 70-80% of frame
Download
Click Generate, then download your photo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RRB NTPC photo size for 2026?
RRB NTPC, Group D, ALP, and other Railway recruitment exams require 413×531 pixels (3.5×4.5 cm at 300 DPI), JPEG format, 15–100 KB. Background must be plain white.
Is the Railway exam photo size the same as UPSC?
Yes — both UPSC and Railway RRB require 413×531 pixels at 300 DPI. However, the KB limit is different. UPSC allows up to 300 KB while Railway allows up to 100 KB. Always generate separate photos for each exam.
Can I use the same photo for RRB NTPC and Group D?
Yes. RRB NTPC and Group D have the same photo specifications. If you took the photo in the same session and it meets the 413×531 px, 15–100 KB requirements, you can use the same file for both applications.
What Railway exams does this tool support?
This tool generates photos for all RRB/RRC recruitments — NTPC, Group D, ALP, JE, Ministerial & Isolated Categories, and RPF. All use 413×531 pixels, 15–100 KB, JPEG, white background.
Why was my Railway photo rejected at the portal?
Most Railway photo rejections happen due to wrong pixel dimensions or the file being WhatsApp-compressed below recognizable quality. Always download directly from this tool without forwarding through any messaging app.