📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
- Recruiting Organisation: Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP)
- Advertisement Number: Not Stated
- Total Posts: 16
- Post Name: Head Constable (Education and Stress Counsellor)
- Employment Nature: General Central Service, Group C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. Appointment is initially temporary but is likely to become permanent in ITBP.
- Application Mode: Online Only
- Important Dates: Application Start: 28 September 2026 | Last Date to Apply: 27 October 2026
- Application Fee: Rs. 100 for Other Candidates; Female, SC, ST & Ex-Servicemen are exempted.
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (Education and Stress Counsellor) | 16 (Male: 14, Female: 2) | 20 to 25 years (as on 27-10-2026) | Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100 (Pay Level 4, 7th CPC) |
Note: 10% of vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen. Vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease.
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Head Constable (Education and Stress Counsellor):
- Degree from a recognised university or equivalent with Psychology as a subject.
- OR Degree from a recognised university along with Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) or Bachelor of Teaching, or an equivalent qualification.
- Age Limit: 20 to 25 years as on 27 October 2026. Age relaxation applicable for ST, OBC and Ex-Servicemen as per government rules.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Written Examination
- Verification of Original Documents
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
- Review Medical Examination (RME), where applicable
Note: No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the tests/examination.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth.
- All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (Relevant Qualifications).
- Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable).
- Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable).
- Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).
Important Instructions: Applications are accepted only through the ITBP online recruitment portal at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in. No offline application will be accepted. Admit cards will be issued online to candidates whose applications are accepted. Applicants must check the detailed notification before submitting their forms.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the last date to apply for ITBP Head Constable Recruitment 2026?
- The last date to apply online is 27 October 2026.
- What is the application fee for ITBP Head Constable?
- The application fee is Rs. 100 for Other Candidates. Female, SC, ST & Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from the fee.
- What is the job nature for this post?
- The appointment is initially temporary but is likely to become permanent in ITBP. Selected candidates may be required to serve anywhere in India or abroad.
- What is the salary for ITBP Head Constable?
- The post carries Pay Level 4 with a salary of Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
- How can I apply for ITBP Head Constable?
- You must apply online only through the official ITBP recruitment portal at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.
Download the ITBP Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) 2026 Official Notification PDF.