The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) has released the recruitment notification for Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) - 2026. A total of 16 vacancies are available for eligible male and female candidates. The post comes under Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) with Pay Level-4 (₹25,500–₹81,100). Applications are accepted online only.

Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP)
Post Name	Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor)
Total Vacancies	16
Post Type	Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
Pay Level	Level 4
Pay Scale	₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Anywhere in India
Official Website	recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	28 September 2026
Application Last Date	27 October 2026
Last Time to Apply	11:59 PM

Application Fees

Category	Application Fee
UR / OBC / EWS Male Candidates	₹100
SC / ST	Nil
Female Candidates	Nil
Ex-Servicemen	Nil

• The fee must be paid through the online payment gateway.
• Fee paid through any other mode will not be accepted.
• The application fee is non-refundable.

Age Limit

The age will be calculated as on 27 October 2026.

Particular	Age
Minimum Age	20 Years
Maximum Age	25 Years
Date of Birth	28 October 2001 to 27 October 2006

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC / ST	5 Years
OBC (NCL)	3 Years
Ex-Servicemen	As per ITBP rules
Departmental Candidates	5 Years

The required category or age-relaxation certificate must be produced in the prescribed format.

Vacancy

A total of 16 vacancies are available 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.
• The number of vacancies may increase or decrease as per ITBP requirements.
• 10% of vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen in the respective post/category.

Qualification

Candidates must have any one 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.) or Bachelor of Teaching or equivalent.

Selection Process

The ITBP Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) selection process includes the following stages:

1. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

For Male Candidates:

Event	Requirement
1.6 Km Race	Within 7 minutes 30 seconds
Long Jump	11 Feet
High Jump	3½ Feet

For Female Candidates:

Event	Requirement
800 Metre Race	Within 4 minutes 45 seconds
Long Jump	9 Feet
High Jump	3 Feet

• PET is qualifying in nature.
• Candidates must qualify in all events.
• No marks are awarded for PET.
• PET is not conducted for Ex-Servicemen.

2. Physical Standard Test (PST)

Candidates who qualify PET will undergo physical measurements such as:

• Height
• Chest, where applicable
• Weight

Candidates who do not meet the required physical standards will be eliminated.

3. Written Examination

The written examination will carry 100 marks and contain 100 objective-type questions.

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

Exam Duration: 2 Hours

There is no negative marking.

4. Merit List

The merit list will be prepared category-wise based on the marks obtained in the written examination. Shortlisted candidates will then be called for document verification and Detailed Medical Examination (DME).

5. Document Verification

Candidates shortlisted in the merit list will have to produce their original documents for verification.

6. Medical Examination

Candidates will have to qualify the Detailed Medical Examination (DME) as prescribed by ITBP.

Apply Process

Candidates can apply online only through the official ITBP recruitment website.

Step 1: Visit the Official Website

Go to:

recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in

Step 2: Open the Recruitment Section

Find the notification for Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) – 2026.

Step 3: Register and Fill the Form

Create your profile and enter the required details, including:

• Personal details
• Educational qualification
• Category details
• Employment details
• Other required information

Step 4: Upload Documents

Upload the required documents, photograph and other details as instructed in the application form.

Step 5: Pay the Application Fee

Pay the applicable ₹100 fee online, if required.

Step 6: Submit the Application

Check all details carefully and submit the application form.

Step 7: Save the Application

Download and keep a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.

The application window is open from 28 September 2026 to 27 October 2026. Offline applications will not be accepted.