ITBP Head Constable Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 16 Vacancies

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP), functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has published an official employment notification inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens (male and female) for 16 vacancies of Head Constable (Education and Stress Counsellor). The posts are classified under General Central Service, Group C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, carrying Pay Level 4 in the 7th Central Pay Commission matrix. Interested candidates with a degree in Psychology or a degree with B.Ed can submit their online applications from 28 September 2026 to 27 October 2026 at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.

ITBP Head Constable Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

Important Dates

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

A total of 16 vacancies are advertised for Head Constable (Education and Stress Counsellor). 10 percent of the total vacancies are horizontally reserved for Ex-Servicemen in accordance with central government rules. The vacancies are tentative and subject to administrative variations.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the post of Head Constable (Education and Stress Counsellor) must meet either of the following qualifications from a recognized university:

1. Degree from a recognized university or equivalent with Psychology as a subject; OR
2. Degree from a recognized university along with Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or Bachelor of Teaching, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the government.

Age Limit and Crucial Reckoning Date

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 25 years
• Crucial Reckoning Date: 27 October 2026 (candidates must not have been born earlier than 28 October 2001 and not later than 27 October 2006).
• Upper Age Relaxation:
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation (up to 28 years)
  • ST candidates: 5 years relaxation (up to 30 years)
  • Ex-Servicemen: As per central government rules (deduction of military service plus 3 years)
  • Departmental Candidates: As per ITBP service rules

Salary and Benefits

Candidates appointed to the post of Head Constable (Education and Stress Counsellor) will receive remuneration under Pay Level 4 of the 7th Central Pay Commission:

• Basic Pay Scale: Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month.
• Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) or official family accommodation, Transport Allowance (TPTA), Free Ration / Ration Money Allowance, Medical Facilities (CGHS/CAPF), Uniform Allowance, and Special Compensatory (High Altitude/Hard Area) Allowances where applicable.
• Pension Scheme: Covered under the National Pension System (NPS).
• Nature of Service: Appointments are initially temporary with likelihood of becoming permanent in ITBP. Appointees are liable to serve anywhere within Indian territory or overseas deployments.

Application Fee

Selection Process

The recruitment process for ITBP Head Constable (Education and Stress Counsellor) consists of sequential elimination stages:

1. Phase 1: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST):
   • PET is qualifying in nature and includes race, long jump, and high jump within prescribed time and attempt limits for male and female candidates.
   • PST involves physical measurement of height and chest (chest measurement for male candidates only).
2. Phase 2: Written Examination:
   • Candidates clearing the physical standards will be called for an objective OMR-based or Computer Based Test (CBT).
   • The paper covers General English, General Hindi, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and Domain Subject Knowledge (Psychology / Pedagogy).
3. Phase 3: Verification of Original Documents:
   • Thorough inspection of original marksheets, degree certificates, category certificates, identity proof, and ex-servicemen discharge records.
4. Phase 4: Detailed Medical Examination (DME):
   • Medical fitness examination by the ITBP medical board to assess physical and psychological fitness as per Uniform Guidelines for Recruitment Medical Examination in CAPFs.
5. Phase 5: Review Medical Examination (RME):
   • Conducted for candidates declared unfit during DME, subject to appeal as per guidelines.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply Online

Applications are accepted strictly via the ITBP online recruitment portal:

1. Visit the official ITBP recruitment website at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.
2. Click on the New User Registration button if you have not registered on the portal earlier.
3. Provide your full name, valid email address, mobile number, date of birth, and create a secure password.
4. Verify the account through the verification link sent to your registered email address.
5. Log in with your credentials and complete your Profile Details (Personal Information, Educational Qualifications, Category, and Communication Address).
6. Upload a clear scanned copy of your recent photograph (between 30 KB and 100 KB) and signature (between 15 KB and 30 KB) in JPEG format.
7. Navigate to the Apply tab and select Head Constable (Education and Stress Counsellor) 2026.
8. Review the completed application carefully in the preview tab to verify correctness of all information.
9. Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 (for male General/OBC/EWS applicants) using the online payment gateway. Fee-exempt applicants can submit directly.
10. Download the submitted application form and print a copy for your personal records and future recruitment stages.

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