The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP), a Central Armed Police Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has invited online applications for 37 Head Constable posts in its 2026 recruitment drive — 21 posts of Head Constable (Motor Mechanic, male candidates only) and 16 posts of Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor, male and female candidates). These are General Central Service, Group "C" Non-Gazetted (Combatised) posts carrying Pay Level-4 of Rs. 25,500–Rs. 81,100 under the 7th CPC. The online application window opened on 28 September 2026 on the official recruitment portal recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in and closes on 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. Motor Mechanic applicants need 10+2 with an ITI certificate in Motor Mechanic plus three years of practical experience, or a three-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering; Education & Stress Counsellor applicants need a degree with Psychology as a subject, or a degree with B.Ed./Bachelor of Teaching. Selection includes PET/PST, a written examination, skill test, document verification and medical examination. Check the post-wise eligibility and vacancy details below before applying.

Quick Overview

Vacancy Details

Ten per cent of the vacancies are reserved horizontally for Ex-Servicemen as per applicable recruitment rules.

Eligibility Criteria

• Head Constable (Motor Mechanic): passed 10+2 or equivalent; ITI certificate in the Motor Mechanic trade with 3 years of practical experience, OR a three-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering from a recognised institution. Male candidates only.
• Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor): a degree from a recognised University with Psychology as a subject, OR a degree from a recognised University with B.Ed./Bachelor of Teaching or equivalent. Male and female candidates are eligible.
• Age (cut-off 27 October 2026): 18–25 years for Motor Mechanic and 20–25 years for Education & Stress Counsellor; relaxation applies to eligible reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
• Selection stages: PET/PST → written examination (100 marks, objective MCQs; Motor Mechanic paper at 12th standard level) → practical/skill test → document verification → detailed medical examination (DME/RME).

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Visit the official ITBP recruitment portal at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in (the application link went live at 12:01 AM on 28 September 2026).
2. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, then log in to your candidate account.
3. Select the Head Constable (Motor Mechanic / Education & Stress Counsellor) 2026 application link and read the detailed advertisement carefully before filling the form.
4. Fill in personal details, educational/technical qualifications and category details exactly as in your certificates.
5. Upload your photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed size and format, and pay the Rs. 100 fee online if applicable to you.
6. Submit the form before 27 October 2026 (11:59 PM) and take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference.

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FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are there in ITBP Head Constable Recruitment 2026?
There are 37 vacancies — 21 Head Constable (Motor Mechanic, male only) and 16 Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor, male and female).

Q2. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 27 October 2026 (11:59 PM).

Q3. What is the salary of an ITBP Head Constable?
Pay Level-4 of Rs. 25,500–Rs. 81,100 under the 7th CPC.

Q4. What is the selection process?
PET/PST, followed by a written examination, practical/skill test, document verification and detailed medical examination.

Q5. What is the application fee?
Rs. 100 for UR/OBC/EWS male candidates; the fee is nil for SC/ST, Ex-servicemen and women candidates.

Candidates are advised to read the official ITBP recruitment notification carefully before applying, and follow Job Ready Portal for the latest Sarkari Naukri updates.