ITBP Head Constable Recruitment 2026

ITBP Head Constable Recruitment 2026

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has issued a recruitment notification for the positions of Head Constable (Education and Stress Counsellor) and Head Constable (Motor Mechanic). This recruitment initiative is designed to fill a total of 37 vacancies. Eligible and interested candidates are invited to submit their applications by October 27. Applications can be completed online via the official ITBP recruitment website at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.

Selected candidates for the position will be appointed at Level 4 of the Pay Matrix, according to the structure established by the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The salary for this level will range from Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100, reflecting the compensation framework laid out in the CPC guidelines, which aim to standardize pay scales and ensure fair remuneration across various roles within the government sector.

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has officially released the recruitment notification for Head Constable positions, opening the application window for eligible candidates across the country.

Key Highlights of the Recruitment:

• Total Vacancies: 37 posts are available under this recruitment drive, categorized into:

  • Head Constable (Motor Mechanic): 21 posts

  • Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor): 16 posts

• Important Dates:

  • Application Start Date: September 28, 2026

  • Last Date to Apply: October 27, 2026

Application fee:

Application fees are set at Rs 100 for candidates in the General, Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) categories. Conversely, candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories, alongside female candidates, are exempt from this fee.

Age Limit

The age limit will be calculated as of October 27, 2026.

• Head Constable (Motor Mechanic): 18 to 25 years.
• Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor): 20 to 25 years.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must meet one of the following educational qualifications:

• A degree from a recognized university or equivalent, with Psychology as a subject.
• A degree from a recognized university along with a Bachelor of Education (BEd), Bachelor of Teaching (BT), or an equivalent qualification.

Candidates applying for the Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) post must:                       

• Have passed Class 12 or 10+2 from a recognised Board or institution; and
• Hold a certificate in Motor Mechanic from a recognised institution or Industrial Training Institute (ITI), along with three years of practical experience in the trade in a reputed workshop; or
• Hold a three-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering.

Selection Process

• Admit cards will be issued online to eligible candidates, indicating the date and venue of the recruitment test.
• The candidature remains provisional until final selection and verification of original documents.
• Candidates must present a clear printout of their online application form and admit card.
• Entry to the venue for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) will be denied without these documents.

Pay Scale And Allowances

Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) posts are classified in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix, with a salary range of Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100, following the 7th CPC guidelines.

Selected candidates can receive various allowances, including:

• Dearness Allowance
• Ration Money Allowance
• Special Compensatory Allowance for border area postings
• Free accommodation or House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Free medical facilities
• Other admissible allowances

Appointed candidates in ITBP can choose between:

• New Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (NPS) effective from January 1, 2004
• Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) effective from April 1, 2024, subject to applicable rules.