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ITBP
Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force
ITBP HC Education & Stress Counsellor 2026
ITBP has invited online applications from eligible male and female candidates for 16 Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) posts. Applications are open from 28 September to 27 October 2026. Selection includes PET, PST, a 100-mark written examination, document verification and medical examination.
Total Vacancies
16
Age Limit
20–25 Years
As on 27 Oct 2026
Application Dates
28 Sept – 27 Oct 2026
Closes 11:59 PM IST
Job Location
All India
Qualification
Degree from a recognized University or equivalent with Psychology as a subject, OR Degree from a recognized University with Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) / Bachelor of Teaching (B.T.) / equivalent.
Salary / Stipend
Pay Level-4 under the 7th CPC: Rs. 25,500-81,100 plus admissible ITBP allowances.
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Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Recruiting Body | Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |
Post | Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) |
Service Classification | General Central Service, Group C, Non-Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) |
Employment Nature | Temporary, likely to be permanent |
Total Vacancies | 16 |
Gender Eligibility | Male and Female |
Pay Level | Level-4 |
Pay Scale | Rs. 25,500-81,100 |
Application Mode | Online only |
Application Portal | https://recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in/ |
Service Liability | Anywhere in India or abroad |
Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
Online Application Starts | 28 September 2026 at 00:01 AM |
Last Date to Apply | 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM |
Age / Category Cut-off Date | 27 October 2026 |
Recruitment Test Dates | To be notified through the ITBP recruitment website / online admit card |
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
UR / OBC / EWS Male Candidates | Rs. 100 |
SC Candidates | Exempt |
ST Candidates | Exempt |
Female Candidates | Exempt |
Ex-Servicemen | Exempt |
Fee is payable online only and is non-refundable.
Gender | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Male | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 14 |
Female | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Total | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 16 |
Reservation Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Ex-Servicemen | 10% of vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen in the respective post/category |
Unfilled ESM Vacancies | May be filled by non-Ex-Servicemen candidates of the respective category if eligible ESM candidates are unavailable |
Women Horizontal Reservation | If women candidates are unavailable in a horizontal compartment within a vertical category, the post may be filled by male candidates of that vertical category as per MHA guidelines |
Vacancy Position | Vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease without notice |
Eligible Route | Requirement |
|---|---|
Route 1 | Degree from a recognized University or equivalent with Psychology as a subject |
Route 2 | Degree from a recognized University with Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) or Bachelor of Teaching (B.T.) or equivalent |
Age Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
Minimum Age | 20 years |
Maximum Age | 25 years |
Crucial Date | 27 October 2026 |
Date of Birth Range | Not earlier than 28 October 2001 and not later than 27 October 2006 |
Age Proof | Date of birth recorded in the Matriculation certificate will be accepted |
Category | Age Relaxation Beyond Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
SC / ST | 5 years |
OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
Ex-Servicemen - UR | 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age |
Ex-Servicemen - OBC (NCL) | 6 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age |
Ex-Servicemen - SC / ST | 8 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age |
Departmental Candidates | 5 years |
Candidate Category | Male Height | Female Height | Male Chest Unexpanded | Male Chest Expanded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
All States / UTs except relaxed categories | 170 cm | 157 cm | 80 cm | 85 cm |
Garhwali, Kumaoni, Gorkha, Dogra, Maratha and specified Sikkim / NE / Assam / Himachal Pradesh / Kashmir region / Ladakh candidates | 165 cm | 155 cm | 80 cm | 85 cm |
Scheduled Tribe candidates including Mizos and Nagas | 162.5 cm | 154 cm | 77 cm | 82 cm |
Weight must correspond to height and age according to the prescribed medical standards. Candidates claiming relaxed height/chest standards must produce the prescribed certificate.
Event | Male Standard | Female Standard |
|---|---|---|
Race | 1.6 km within 7 minutes 30 seconds | 800 metres within 4 minutes 45 seconds |
Long Jump | 11 feet - 3 chances | 9 feet - 3 chances |
High Jump | 3.5 feet - 3 chances | 3 feet - 3 chances |
PET is qualifying only and carries no marks. Candidates must qualify each PET event. Ex-Servicemen are exempt from PET but must qualify PST, written examination and medical examination.
Exam Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Mode | OMR or Computer Based Test (CBT), at the discretion of ITBP |
Question Type | Objective Multiple Choice Questions |
Total Questions | 100 |
Maximum Marks | 100 |
Duration | 2 hours |
Negative Marking | No negative marking |
Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
General English | 10 | 10 |
General Hindi | 10 | 10 |
General Awareness (Bilingual) | 10 | 10 |
Quantitative Aptitude & Simple Reasoning (Bilingual) | 10 | 10 |
Psychology (Bilingual) | 60 | 60 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
UR / EWS / Ex-Servicemen | 35% |
SC / ST / OBC (NCL) | 33% |
Topic | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
General Psychology, Intelligence and Creativity, Problem Solving | 10 | 10 |
Personality, Attitude, Stereotypes, Prejudice and Discrimination, Group Dynamics | 10 | 10 |
Psychopathology | 15 | 15 |
Counseling Psychology | 15 | 15 |
Managing Human Resources | 10 | 10 |
Total | 60 | 60 |
Phase / Stage | Details |
|---|---|
Phase I | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) followed by Physical Standard Test (PST) |
Phase II | Written Examination - 100 marks |
Merit List | Category-wise merit is prepared on the basis of written examination marks |
Phase III | Verification of Original Documents |
Medical | Detailed Medical Examination (DME) followed by Review Medical Examination (RME), where applicable |
Reserve List | No reserve list |
Tie Break - First | Older candidate is placed higher |
Tie Break - Second | If age is also tied, the candidate whose name comes first alphabetically in English is placed higher |
After the written examination, candidates are shortlisted category-wise for document verification and DME based on vacancies, with the number examined increased by the average DME failure rate determined from past experience.
Medical Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
Near Vision | N6 better eye / N9 worse eye |
Distant Vision | 6/6 better eye / 6/9 worse eye without correction |
Visual Correction | Not permitted, including glasses |
Colour Vision | CP III by Ishihara |
Binocular Vision | Required |
Colour Blindness | Not eligible |
Other Conditions | Candidate must not have knock-knees, flat foot, varicose veins or squint and must be in good mental and bodily health |
Tattoo Rules | Permitted only within the content, location and size restrictions stated in the notification |
Component | Details |
|---|---|
Pay Level | Level-4 |
Pay Scale | Rs. 25,500-81,100 |
Allowances | Dearness Allowance, Ration Money, Special Compensatory Allowance in specified border areas, free accommodation or HRA, Transport Allowance, LTC, free medical facilities and other admissible allowances |
Pension Choice | On appointment, candidate may opt for NPS or UPS as applicable under the notification / Government rules |
Condition | Details |
|---|---|
Service Liability | Anywhere in India or abroad |
Minimum Service Requirement | 10 years |
Early Resignation | If a person resigns before completing 10 years, he/she must refund three months pay and allowances attached to the post or the cost of training imparted by the Force, whichever is higher |
Training | Selected candidates must undergo Basic Training and other prescribed courses |
PwD Eligibility | Candidates belonging to physically handicapped category are not eligible to apply |
Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
Educational Certificates | Degree and other qualification certificates supporting eligibility |
Matriculation / Class 10 Certificate | For verification of date of birth |
SC / ST Certificate | Prescribed Annexure-I format, if applicable |
OBC Certificate | Prescribed Annexure-II format plus OBC-NCL declaration under Annexure-II-A, if applicable |
EWS Certificate | Prescribed Income & Asset Certificate; notification annexure specifies validity for 2025-2026 |
NOC | Original No Objection Certificate for candidates serving in Government / autonomous / statutory bodies / PSUs |
Height / Chest Relaxation Certificate | Annexure-V, where applicable |
Citizenship / Domicile Proof | Domicile Certificate / PAN / Aadhaar / Driving Licence / Voter Card etc. as prescribed |
Ex-Servicemen Certificate | Discharge certificate, where applicable |
Photographs | Four latest passport-size photographs |
Step | Action |
|---|---|
1 | Visit https://recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in/. |
2 | Create / update the candidate profile and enter gender, category, employment status and other required particulars correctly. |
3 | Open the Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) Recruitment 2026 application. |
4 | Fill educational, age, category and other eligibility details carefully. |
5 | Pay Rs. 100 online if the fee is applicable to your category. |
6 | Submit the online application no later than 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. |
7 | Keep the application form, payment details and sufficient copies of the same passport-size photograph for the recruitment stages. |
Item | Details |
|---|---|
Recruitment Website | https://recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in/ |
Recruitment Email | |
Helpline | 011-24369482 / 011-24369483 |
Vacancies | 16 |
Application Window | 28 September 2026, 00:01 AM to 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
Age | 20-25 years as on 27 October 2026 before applicable relaxation |
Qualification | Degree with Psychology OR Degree with B.Ed./B.T./equivalent |
Fee | Rs. 100 for UR/OBC/EWS male candidates; SC/ST/female/ESM exempt |
Written Exam | 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours, no negative marking |
Merit | Written examination marks |
Posting | Anywhere in India or abroad |
There are 16 tentative vacancies: 14 for male candidates and 2 for female candidates.
The online application closes on 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Candidates need either a recognized degree with Psychology as a subject or a recognized degree with B.Ed./B.T./equivalent.
The basic age limit is 20 to 25 years as on 27 October 2026, with category-wise relaxation as prescribed.
UR, OBC and EWS male candidates pay Rs. 100. SC, ST, female and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt.
The written examination has 100 objective questions for 100 marks in 2 hours, including 60 questions from Psychology. There is no negative marking.
Selection proceeds through PET, PST, written examination, document verification, DME and RME where applicable. Category-wise merit is based on written examination marks.
The post carries Pay Level-4, Rs. 25,500-81,100, plus admissible ITBP allowances.
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