PRE ACADEMY : GOVT JOBS PREPGOVT EXAM PREP PLATFORM
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Form Fill-up FAQs

Quick answers to common problems with banking forms and admit cards. These answers are for IBPS and SBI forms only.

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From the IBPS document list (Q19). Your ticks are saved on this device.

Upload sizes at a glance

Photograph200 Γ— 230 px20–50 KB Β· light background
Signature140 Γ— 60 px10–20 KB Β· black ink
Left thumb240 Γ— 240 px20–50 KB Β· black or blue ink
Declaration800 Γ— 400 px50–100 KB Β· black ink

Sizes from the SBI and IBPS answers below (Q17, Q18 and Q20). The official notification always comes first.

Form Fill-up FAQs
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I filled the form and payment is done, but I didn’t receive any email (only SMS). What should I do?
Check β€œFee Paid”
Take a printout (or download) of your application. If β€œFee Paid” is mentioned anywhere on the form/receipt, your payment is successful.
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I made the payment but the form shows β€œFee Unpaid”. What should I do?
Retry payment
Make the payment again. The previous failed transaction amount will be refunded by the gateway/bank automatically.
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I filled the declaration with blue pen instead of black. Is it a problem?
Accepted
No issue. Your form will still be accepted.
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I filled the form wrongly and resubmitted. Which form is valid?
Last form valid
Only the last submitted form is treated as valid. Fees paid for earlier incorrect submissions are not refundable.
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My photograph does not have a light background. Will it be rejected?
Usually OK
No, your form will not be rejected for this alone. However, prefer a light/white background for best compliance.
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I signed with blue ink instead of black. Is it acceptable?
Accepted
Yes, there is generally no issue. The form will be accepted.
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In an SBI form, I missed writing DOB in the declaration. What happens?
Accepted
No problem β€” your form remains accepted.
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I missed some part in the hand-written declaration. What should I do?
Usually accepted
Based on multiple student submissions in earlier cycles, forms with minor omissions in the declaration (e.g., missed DOB or one phrase) have been accepted. We have no verified cases where a form was rejected only for this reason.

What you can do:
  • Do not panic. Keep the acknowledgement and application printout safe.
  • Carry a correct declaration (rewritten properly) to future stages (document verification/biometrics) in case it is asked.
  • If the portal offers an edit window, upload the corrected file there.
Final decision always rests with the exam authority; follow the official notification if it specifies stricter rules.
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From where should I get the Computer Certificate?
Govt recognized
A certificate from any Government recognized institute is considered valid.
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Do I need to give DigiLocker access during application?
Voluntary

Short answer: It’s optional/voluntary. You can choose Yes or No; there is generally no issue with form acceptance just because of this choice, unless the official notification specifically makes it mandatory.

  • Why it’s asked: To auto-fetch documents (e.g., 10th certificate) directly from DigiLocker for convenience.
  • If you choose β€œNo”: Simply upload the required scanned documents as per the given specifications.
  • Change later: If an edit window is provided, you may link DigiLocker at that time as well.
  • Revoke access: You can remove any granted access from your DigiLocker account settings (look for Linked Apps/Services or Manage Consents).
Always follow the exact instructions in the official notification if a particular exam mandates DigiLocker linkage.
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Can I change my exam centre after submission?
Not allowed
No. Once the centre is allotted, it cannot be changed.
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Which pages of the admit card should I print?
First page
Print only the first page unless the notification specifically asks for the instruction pages.
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While downloading the admit card, it shows β€œIncorrect Password”. What should I do?
DOB format
Enter the password in the correct format. In most cases, the password is your Date of Birth in DD-MM-YY or Registration ID + DOB combination.
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Attempts counted: SBI vs IBPS
Quick note
SBI: Only Mains appearances are counted.
IBPS: Prelims appearances are counted.
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SBI : Exact text for the hand-written declaration
Copy as is
Write in English (not in CAPITALS):

β€œI, ______ (Name of the candidate), Date of Birth ______, 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. The signature, photograph and left thumb impression is of mine”.

Left Thumb Impression: If a candidate is not having left thumb, he/she may use right thumb for applying.
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IBPS: Exact text for the hand-written declaration
Copy as is
Write in English clearly (not in CAPITALS):

β€œI, _______ (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.”
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SBI: Photograph specifications
200Γ—230 px β€’ 20–50 KB
  • Recent passport-style colour photo against a light/white background.
  • Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face. Avoid harsh shadows/red-eye.
  • No caps/hats/dark glasses. Religious headwear is allowed but must not cover the face.
  • Dimensions: 200 Γ— 230 px (preferred)
  • File size: 20–50 KB (adjust DPI/colours if larger)
  • Retain ~8 copies of the same photograph for later verification stages.
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SBI: Signature, Left Thumb Impression & Declaration image specs
Follow exact sizes
  • Signature: on white paper with black ink β€’ 140 Γ— 60 px (preferred) β€’ 10–20 KB β€’ Clear and visible.
  • Left Thumb Impression: on white paper using black/blue ink β€’ JPG/JPEG β€’ 240 Γ— 240 px at 200 DPI (β‰ˆ3 cm Γ— 3 cm) β€’ 20–50 KB.
  • Hand-written Declaration (image): write in English clearly on white paper with black ink β€’ JPG/JPEG β€’ 800 Γ— 400 px at 200 DPI (β‰ˆ10 cm Γ— 5 cm) β€’ 50–100 KB.
  • All three must be of the candidate only. Do not use CAPITAL LETTERS in the declaration text.
Do’s & Don’ts of Photo Capture
  • Do: Use a light/white background with adequate light; look straight at camera.
  • Don’t: Upload tiny/low-quality photos; wear coloured glasses/sunglasses/caps.
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IBPS: Documents to keep ready before applying (upload)
Checklist
Keep scanned images of:
  • Photograph
  • Signature
  • Left Thumb Impression
  • Hand-written Declaration
  • SSC/SSLC/10th Certificate
  • Category/other certificate as per notification (Clause K(ix), if applicable)
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IBPS : Signature, Left Thumb Impression & Declaration image specs
Follow exact sizes
  • Signature: on white paper with black ink β€’ 140 Γ— 60 px (preferred) β€’ 10–20 KB β€’ Clear and visible.
  • Left Thumb Impression: on white paper using black/blue ink β€’ JPG/JPEG β€’ 240 Γ— 240 px at 200 DPI (β‰ˆ3 cm Γ— 3 cm) β€’ 20–50 KB.
  • Hand-written Declaration (image): write in English clearly on white paper with black ink β€’ JPG/JPEG β€’ 800 Γ— 400 px at 200 DPI (β‰ˆ10 cm Γ— 5 cm) β€’ 50–100 KB.
  • All three must be of the candidate only. Do not use CAPITAL LETTERS in the declaration text.
Do’s & Don’ts of Photo Capture
  • Do: Use a light/white background with adequate light; look straight at camera.
  • Don’t: Upload tiny/low-quality photos; wear coloured glasses/sunglasses/caps.
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FAQs No. 3, 5, 6, 7 & 8 are created by receiving reviews/experiences from students and are not an official confirmation. PRE ACADEMY is not responsible for any form rejection. Always follow the official registration notification instructions strictly.

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