Recruitment Board: Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP), Ministry of Home Affairs
Total Vacancies: 37
Application Start Date: 2026-09-28
Last Date to Apply: 2026-10-27
ITBP Head Constable Recruitment 2026 – Short Information
Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP), Ministry of Home Affairs, has invited online applications for 37 Head Constable posts (Group 'C', Non-Gazetted) in two notices: Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) – 21 posts (male only) and Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) – 16 posts (14 male, 2 female). Both posts carry Pay Level-4 (₹25,500–81,100). The online form is open from 28 September 2026 to 27 October 2026 (11:59 PM) on recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in. This ITBP Bharti 2026 is a Sarkari Naukri opening for ITI/diploma holders in automobile trades and for graduates with Psychology or B.Ed.
| Verify Before You Apply |
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| The ITBP recruitment portal does not allow its notice PDFs to be read automatically, so the details below are compiled from the published advertisement as reported consistently by multiple sources. Read the official notice on recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in before applying – it is the only binding source. Category-wise split, physical standards and exam pattern are given in the official notice. |
Important Dates
| ITBP Head Constable 2026 Important Dates |
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| Notification | 21–22 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 28 September 2026 (00:01 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 27 October 2026 |
| Age Counted As On | 27 October 2026 |
| PET/PST Admit Card | To be notified |
| PET/PST and Written Exam | To be notified |
| Result | To be notified |
Application Fee
| Application Fee |
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| General / OBC / EWS (male) | ₹100 |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
| Female (Counsellor post) | Nil |
| Payment Mode | Online only through the ITBP recruitment portal; non-refundable |
Age Limit (as on 27 October 2026)
| Age Limit |
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| Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) | 18 to 25 years |
| Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) | 20 to 25 years |
| SC / ST | +5 years |
| OBC | +3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen and others | As per Government of India rules (see official notice) |
Calculate your age on the cut-off date with the Sharkari Job Age Calculator.
Vacancy Details
| Post-wise Vacancy |
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| Post | Male | Female | Total | Pay Level |
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| Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) | 21 | – | 21 | Level-4 (₹25,500–81,100) |
| Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) | 14 | 2 | 16 | Level-4 (₹25,500–81,100) |
| Total | 35 | 2 | 37 | – |
10% of Motor Mechanic vacancies are reserved for eligible Ex-Servicemen. The category-wise (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST) split is printed in each official notice.
Eligibility / Educational Qualification
| Post-wise Qualification |
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| Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) | 10+2 pass from a recognised Board, and Certificate in Motor Mechanic from a recognised institution/ITI with 3 years practical experience in a reputed workshop, or a 3-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering |
| Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) | Degree from a recognised University with Psychology as a subject, or a Degree with B.Ed / Bachelor of Teaching or equivalent |
| Nationality | Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal / Bhutan |
| Gender | Motor Mechanic – male only; Counsellor – male and female |
More jobs for these qualifications: 12th Pass Govt Jobs · ITI Govt Jobs · Diploma Govt Jobs · Graduate Govt Jobs.
Selection Process
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – qualifying
- Physical Standard Test (PST) – height, chest and weight as per the notice
- Written Examination
- Skill / Trade Test (for Motor Mechanic)
- Document Verification
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical
Salary / Pay Scale
| Pay |
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| Pay Level | Level-4, 7th CPC |
| Pay Range | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 per month |
| Allowances | DA, HRA/accommodation, ration money, free medical and other CAPF allowances as admissible |
| Nature | Temporary, likely to be made permanent; posting anywhere in India or abroad |
Documents Required
- 10th certificate (date of birth proof)
- 12th marksheet (Motor Mechanic)
- ITI/Motor Mechanic certificate with 3-year experience certificate, or Diploma in Automobile Engineering
- Graduation degree with Psychology, or degree with B.Ed/B.T (Counsellor)
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) in Central Government format
- Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate, if applicable
- Domicile certificate
- Recent photograph and signature for upload
- Valid mobile number and e-mail ID
How to Apply Online
- Go to recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.
- Open the notice for Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) 2026 or Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) 2026 and read it fully.
- Click Apply Online, register with mobile number and e-mail, and note the login details.
- Fill in personal, educational and experience details.
- Upload photograph, signature and required documents.
- Pay ₹100 online if applicable.
- Submit before 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM, and print the application.
| Important Questions |
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- Question: What is the last date for ITBP Head Constable 2026?
Answer: 27 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM, for both the Motor Mechanic and Education & Stress Counsellor posts.
- Question: How many posts are there in ITBP Head Constable 2026?
Answer: 37 in total – 21 Motor Mechanic (male) and 16 Education & Stress Counsellor (14 male, 2 female).
- Question: What is the salary of ITBP Head Constable?
Answer: Pay Level-4, ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 per month plus allowances.
- Question: Can women apply for ITBP Head Constable Motor Mechanic?
Answer: No. Motor Mechanic is for male candidates. Women can apply for the 2 female Education & Stress Counsellor posts.
- Question: What is the application fee?
Answer: ₹100 for General, OBC and EWS male candidates. SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and women are exempt.
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