ITBP opens recruitment drive for 37 Head Constable positions

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force has started a recruitment drive to fill 37 Head Constable vacancies across specific roles. Eligible applicants can submit their forms online through the official portal at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.

Vacancies and Requirements

Registration opened on September 28 and will remain active until October 27, 2026. The drive includes posts for Head Constable (Education and Stress Counsellor), requiring a university degree with Psychology or a Bachelor of Education or Teaching degree alongside an age limit of 20 to 25 years. Alternatively, applicants for the Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) role must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board, with specific age limits detailed in the official notification.

Selection and Fees

Applicants must clear a written examination consisting of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions, with Motor Mechanic exam questions set to the 12th standard level. Qualified candidates will then undergo a physical efficiency test and physical standard test. Male applicants under the unreserved, OBC, and EWS categories must pay an application fee of Rs. 100 online, while Scheduled Caste and ex-serviceman candidates are exempt.

Context

Paramilitary forces in India routinely conduct recruitment drives to fill administrative, technical, and combat support roles. Meeting strict educational and physical standards is a standard requirement for joining these uniformed services.