{"id":219162,"date":"2026-10-08T19:27:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T13:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=219162"},"modified":"2026-10-08T19:27:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T13:57:55","slug":"nicl-ao-handwritten-declaration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nicl-ao-handwritten-declaration\/","title":{"rendered":"NICL AO Handwritten Declaration 2026: Format, Size &#038; Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nicl-ao-handwritten-declaration\/#NICL_AO_Handwritten_Declaration_2026\" >NICL AO Handwritten Declaration 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nicl-ao-handwritten-declaration\/#NICL_AO_Handwritten_Declaration_Format_2026\" >NICL AO Handwritten Declaration Format 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nicl-ao-handwritten-declaration\/#How_to_Write_the_NICL_AO_Handwritten_Declaration\" >How to Write the NICL AO Handwritten Declaration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nicl-ao-handwritten-declaration\/#NICL_AO_Handwritten_Declaration_Image_Size_Format_2026\" >NICL AO Handwritten Declaration Image Size &amp; Format 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nicl-ao-handwritten-declaration\/#NICL_AO_Handwritten_Declaration_Upload_Guidelines\" >NICL AO Handwritten Declaration Upload Guidelines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nicl-ao-handwritten-declaration\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The NICL AO Handwritten Declaration 2026 is a mandatory document that candidates must prepare while completing the online application form. The NICL AO 2026 recruitment is being conducted for 321 Administrative Officer (Scale-I) posts across Generalist and Specialist disciplines. The online application process is open from 8th October to 28th October 2026. Candidates must write the declaration in their own handwriting and upload its scanned image in the prescribed format and size. Any discrepancy in the declaration or incorrect upload may lead to rejection of the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nicl-ao-handwritten-declaration-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NICL_AO_Handwritten_Declaration_2026\"><\/span>NICL AO Handwritten Declaration 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>NICL AO Handwritten Declaration<\/strong> is a written statement confirming that the information submitted by the candidate in the application form is correct, true and valid. It must be written by the candidate in <strong>English<\/strong>, using <strong>black ink on white paper<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The declaration must not be written in CAPITAL letters and must be prepared by the candidate themselves. The notification states that a declaration written or uploaded by another person or in another language can result in the application being considered invalid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/nicl-ao-apply-online\/?ref=conttm-nicl-ao-hd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply Online for NICL AO 2026<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nicl-ao-handwritten-declaration-format-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NICL_AO_Handwritten_Declaration_Format_2026\"><\/span>NICL AO Handwritten Declaration Format 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must write the following declaration exactly as prescribed in the official notification:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cI, ___________ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should write their name in the space provided and ensure that the complete declaration is clearly visible in the scanned image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-write-the-nicl-ao-handwritten-declaration\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Write_the_NICL_AO_Handwritten_Declaration\"><\/span>How to Write the NICL AO Handwritten Declaration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should follow these instructions while preparing the NICL AO handwritten declaration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write the declaration <strong>only in English<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>black ink<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write it on <strong>white paper<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The declaration must be written in the candidate&#8217;s <strong>own handwriting<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not write the declaration in <strong>CAPITAL letters<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not get the declaration written by another person.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure that the complete text is clear and readable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scan the declaration properly before uploading it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure the uploaded image meets the prescribed size and format requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For Visually Impaired candidates who cannot write, the notification provides a specific provision allowing the declaration text to be typed, followed by the candidate&#8217;s left-hand thumb impression, subject to the prescribed upload specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nicl-ao-previous-year-question-papers\/?ref=conttm-nicl-ao-tww\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">solve NICL AO PYPs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nicl-ao-handwritten-declaration-image-size-amp-format-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NICL_AO_Handwritten_Declaration_Image_Size_Format_2026\"><\/span>NICL AO Handwritten Declaration Image Size &amp; Format 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The scanned handwritten declaration must meet the dimensions and file-size requirements specified in the NICL AO 2026 notification. Candidates should ensure that the scanned image is clear and not smudged. The notification also instructs candidates to use a scanner resolution of at least <strong>200 DPI<\/strong> and save the image in JPG\/JPEG format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Parameter<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Requirement<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>File Format<\/strong><\/td><td>JPG\/JPEG<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>File Size<\/strong><\/td><td>50 KB\u2013100 KB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dimensions<\/strong><\/td><td>800 \u00d7 400 pixels (preferred)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Resolution<\/strong><\/td><td>200 DPI (preferred)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Document Size<\/strong><\/td><td>10 cm \u00d7 5 cm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/nicl-ao-prep-kit\/?ref=conttm-nicl-ao-hd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">solve NICL AO QRE Papers for free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nicl-ao-handwritten-declaration-upload-guidelines\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NICL_AO_Handwritten_Declaration_Upload_Guidelines\"><\/span>NICL AO Handwritten Declaration Upload Guidelines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before submitting the application form, candidates should preview the uploaded declaration carefully. The image should be clearly visible and should not contain unnecessary marks, blurring or distortion. Candidates should also ensure that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The declaration image is uploaded in the <strong>correct field<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The complete declaration is visible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The image is not blurred or smudged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The file size is within the prescribed <strong>50\u2013100 KB<\/strong> range.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The image is in <strong>JPG\/JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The declaration is written in the candidate&#8217;s own handwriting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The declaration is not written in CAPITAL letters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The uploaded declaration matches the prescribed text.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The application will not be registered unless the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration are uploaded as specified. Candidates can preview and re-upload unclear images before final submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Free Exam Preparation PDFs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Download Link<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last 6 Months&#8217; Current Affairs in Hindi &amp; English<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/current-affairs\/?ref=conttm-english-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monthly Current Affairs<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/monthly-current-affairs-pdf\/?ref=conttm-english-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weekly Current Affairs<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/weekly-current-affairs\/?ref=conttm-english-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Daily Current Affairs<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/daily-current-affairs\/?ref=conttm-english-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Banking and Financial Awareness<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/banking-and-financial-awareness\/?ref=conttm-english-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>100 Important Banking Terms<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/important-banking-terms\/?ref=conttm-english-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Speed Math Kit<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/speed-math-kit\/?ref=conttm-english-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1. What is the handwritten declaration for NICL AO 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans:<\/strong> The NICL AO Handwritten Declaration 2026 is a mandatory statement confirming that the information submitted in the application form is correct, true and valid. It must be written by the candidate in English, using black ink on white paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2. What is the file size and format for the NICL AO handwritten declaration?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans:<\/strong> The declaration should be uploaded in JPG\/JPEG format with a file size of <strong>50 KB to 100 KB<\/strong>. The preferred dimensions are <strong>800 \u00d7 400 pixels at 200 DPI<\/strong>, corresponding to approximately 10 cm \u00d7 5 cm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3. Can I write the NICL AO declaration in capital letters?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans:<\/strong> No. The NICL AO handwritten declaration must not be written in CAPITAL letters. It must be written clearly in the candidate&#8217;s own handwriting in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q4. Can someone else write the NICL AO handwritten declaration for me?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans:<\/strong> No. The declaration must be written by the candidate. If it is written and uploaded by another person or written in another language, the application may be considered invalid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q5. What should I do if my handwritten declaration image is unclear?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Candidates should preview the uploaded image before final submission. 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