Engagement of Apprentices FY 2026-27 (1,500 seats)
| Item | Photograph | Signature | Left thumb impression | Hand-written declaration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixel size | 200 × 230 px (preferred) | 140 × 60 px (preferred) | 240 × 240 px (preferred) | 800 × 400 px (preferred) |
| Physical size | 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm | — | 3 cm × 3 cm | 10 cm × 5 cm |
| File size | 20 KB – 50 KB | 10 KB – 20 KB | 20 KB – 50 KB | 50 KB – 100 KB |
| Format | JPG/JPEG | JPG/JPEG | JPG/JPEG | JPG/JPEG |
Full rules and official source
Photograph
- Recent passport-style colour photograph
- Taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background
- Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face
- No harsh shadows; no red-eye if flash is used
- If you wear glasses, no reflections and eyes clearly visible
- Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable; religious headwear is allowed but must not cover the face
Signature
- Sign on white paper with a black ink pen
- Must be signed by the applicant only
- Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS is not accepted
Left thumb impression
- Put your left thumb impression on white paper with black or blue ink
- No left thumb: use the right thumb; if both are missing, a finger of the left hand starting from the forefinger (the notification lists the full order), and state in the uploaded image which finger or toe was used
Hand-written declaration
- Write the declaration in English, clearly, on white paper with black ink
- Must be in your own handwriting and NOT in capital letters
- Text: “I, ______ (Name of the candidate), 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.”
- If you can't write, the text may be typed, with your left thumb impression below it (if you also can't sign)
Also note
- In addition to the uploaded photograph, the application asks you to capture a live photograph with a webcam or phone.
- Register and complete your profile on the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in) before applying.
- A signature on the call letter or attendance sheet that doesn't match the uploaded one means disqualification.
- Advertisement: Engagement of Apprentices for FY 2026-27 (opens in a new tab) (Indian Bank, Annexure II: Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Documents)
Last verified against the official notice