ITBP Head Constable Recruitment 2026: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) 2026. A total of 16 vacancies are available for eligible male and female candidates. Applications will be accepted through online mode only.
Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 28 September 2026 to 27 October 2026 through the official ITBP recruitment portal.
Details for ITBP Head Constable Recruitment 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Post Name | Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) |
| Total Vacancies | 16 |
| Male Vacancies | 14 |
| Female Vacancies | 2 |
| Job Category | Central Government Job |
| Pay Level | Level-4 |
| Salary | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 27 October 2026 |
| Official Recruitment Website | recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in |
Vacancy Details
ITBP has announced 16 vacancies for Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor).
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| SC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ST | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| OBC | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| EWS | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 14 | 2 | 16 |
The vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease. The notification also states that 10% of vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen in the respective post/category. 359
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess either of the following qualifications:
- A degree from a recognized university or equivalent with Psychology as a subject, or
- A degree from a recognized university with Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Bachelor of Teaching, or equivalent qualification.
Age Limit
- Candidates should be aged between 20 and 25 years
- The crucial date for calculating age is 27 October 2026.
- Candidates should not have been born earlier than 28 October 2001 and later than 27 October 2006.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR) | 3 Years after deduction of military service |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 6 Years after deduction of military service |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 Years after completion of military service |
| Departmental Candidates | 5 Years |
Salary
Selected candidates will receive salary under Pay Level-4 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix:
₹25,500 – ₹81,100 per month
Eligible employees may also receive allowances such as:
- Dearness Allowance
- Ration Money
- Special Compensatory Allowance in specified border areas
- Free accommodation or HRA
- Transport Allowance
- Leave Travel Concession
- Free medical facilities
- Other admissible allowances
Candidates appointed to ITBP may opt for the applicable pension scheme as mentioned in the notification.
Physical Standards
Height and Chest Requirements
| Category | Male Height | Female Height | Male Chest |
|---|---|---|---|
| General standard | 170 cm | 157 cm | 80–85 cm |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and specified states including Assam | 165 cm | 155 cm | 80–85 cm |
| Scheduled Tribe candidates | 162.5 cm | 154 cm | 77–82 cm |
Weight should correspond to height and age according to medical standards.
For candidates from Assam, the prescribed minimum height is therefore 165 cm for males and 155 cm for females, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
The PET is qualifying in nature.
Male Candidates
| Event | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 1.6 km Race | Within 7 minutes 30 seconds |
| Long Jump | 11 feet – 3 chances |
| High Jump | 3½ feet – 3 chances |
Female Candidates
| Event | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 800 Metre Race | Within 4 minutes 45 seconds |
| Long Jump | 9 feet – 3 chances |
| High Jump | 3 feet – 3 chances |
No marks will be awarded for PET. Candidates must qualify in each event. Ex-Servicemen are exempt from PET but must qualify the other applicable stages.
Exam Pattern
Candidates qualifying the Physical Standard Test will appear for a 100-mark objective-type written examination.
The examination may be conducted through OMR or Computer-Based Test (CBT) at the discretion of ITBP.
Written Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 10 | 10 |
| General Hindi | 10 | 10 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Simple Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| Psychology | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 2 Hours
Psychology Syllabus
The 60-mark Psychology section includes:
| Topic | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Psychology, Intelligence, Creativity & Problem Solving | 10 | 10 |
| Personality, Attitude, Stereotypes, Prejudice, Discrimination & Group Dynamics | 10 | 10 |
| Psychopathology | 15 | 15 |
| Counseling Psychology | 15 | 15 |
| Managing Human Resources | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 60 | 60 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- UR, EWS & Ex-Servicemen: 35%
- SC/ST/OBC (NCL): 33%
There will be no negative marking in the written examination.
Application Fee
Male candidates belonging to UR, OBC and EWS categories are required to pay:
₹100
The following candidates are exempted from paying the application fee:
- SC candidates
- ST candidates
- Female candidates
- Ex-Servicemen
Payment must be made through the online payment gateway. 359
Selection Process
The recruitment process will include the following stages:
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Written Examination
- Preparation of Merit List
- Verification of Original Documents
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
- Review Medical Examination, where applicable
The merit list will primarily be prepared on the basis of marks secured in the written examination among candidates qualifying the preceding stages.
Documents Required
Candidates shortlisted for document verification may be required to produce documents including:
- Educational qualification certificates
- Matriculation/10th certificate for proof of date of birth
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate, if applicable
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer declaration, where applicable
- NOC for candidates serving in Government departments
- Height/chest relaxation certificate, if applicable
- Citizenship/identity supporting documents
- Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate, if applicable
- Four recent passport-size photographs
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official ITBP recruitment portal at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.
- Complete the registration/profile details.
- Select the Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) recruitment.
- Enter your personal, educational and category details carefully.
- Upload the required documents and photographs.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Verify all information before final submission.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
The notification clearly states that offline applications will not be accepted. Candidates should also provide a valid and functional email address and mobile number while submitting the form.
Important Dates
| Online Application Start | 28 September 2026, 00:01 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – ITBP Head Constable Recruitment 2026
How many vacancies are available under ITBP Head Constable Recruitment 2026?
A total of 16 vacancies have been announced for Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor), including 14 male and 2 female vacancies. 359
What is the last date to apply for ITBP Head Constable Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
What is the age limit?
Candidates should generally be between 20 and 25 years old, subject to applicable age relaxation for reserved categories.
What qualification is required?
Applicants need a recognized degree with Psychology as a subject, or a recognized degree along with B.Ed., Bachelor of Teaching or an equivalent qualification. 359
What is the application fee?
The application fee is ₹100 for male UR/OBC/EWS candidates. SC, ST, female and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt.
Is there negative marking in the ITBP Head Constable examination?
No. The official notification states that there will be no negative marking. 359
What is the ITBP Head Constable salary?
The pay scale is ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 under Pay Level-4, along with applicable allowances.