The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force, a central armed police force under the Ministry of Home Affairs, is hiring for the post of Head Constable (Education and Stress Counsellor), with 16 vacancies open to male and female Indian citizens. The role is a Group C, non-gazetted position focused on counselling and educational support within the Force, and selected candidates may serve anywhere in India or abroad.
ITBP Head Constable Recruitment 2026 - Education and Stress Counsellor Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026
Total Vacancies
16
Last Date
27 Oct
9 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Temporary
Status
Apply Now
Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 27 Oct 2026 · 9 days left
- Notification22 Sept
- Applications Open28 Sept
About ITBP Head Constable (Education and Stress Counsellor) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force
- Post Name
- Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) - Male and Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) - Female
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- 20–25 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian (including subjects of Nepal or Bhutan)
- Pay Scale
- Pay Level 4 in the Pay Matrix Rs. 25,500-81,100 (as per 7th CPC)
Vacancy Breakdown
Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) - Male
14
UR 3OBC 8SC 0ST 2EWS 1
Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) - Female
2
UR 1OBC 1SC 0ST 0EWS 0
Total16
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) - Male | 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) - Female | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Grand Total | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Eligibility Details
Head Constable (Education and Stress Counsellor) - Educational Qualification
Degree from a recognized University or equivalent with Psychology as a subject; or Degree from a recognized University with Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Teaching or equivalent.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Head Constable (Education and Stress Counsellor) - Educational Qualification | Degree from a recognized University or equivalent with Psychology as a subject; or Degree from a recognized University with Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Teaching or equivalent. |
Age Limit
20 to 25 years as on 27-10-2026 (candidates should not have been born earlier than 28-10-2001 and later than 27-10-2006)
Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years; OBC (NCL) 3 years; Ex-Servicemen (Unreserved/General) 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age; Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) 6 years; Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) 8 years; Departmental candidates 5 years.
Physical Standards
For all States and Union Territories (except categories mentioned below)
Gender: Male
Height: 170 cm
Chest: 80 cm unexpanded / 85 cm expanded
For all States and Union Territories (except categories mentioned below)
Gender: Female
Height: 157 cm
Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir region of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
Gender: Male
Height: 165 cm
Chest: 80 cm unexpanded / 85 cm expanded
Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir region of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
Gender: Female
Height: 155 cm
Scheduled Tribe (ST) including Mizos and Nagas
Gender: Male
Height: 162.5 cm
Chest: 77 cm unexpanded / 82 cm expanded
Scheduled Tribe (ST) including Mizos and Nagas
Gender: Female
Height: 154 cm
| Category | Gender | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|---|
| For all States and Union Territories (except categories mentioned below) | Male | 170 cm | 80 cm unexpanded / 85 cm expanded |
| For all States and Union Territories (except categories mentioned below) | Female | 157 cm | — |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir region of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh | Male | 165 cm | 80 cm unexpanded / 85 cm expanded |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir region of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh | Female | 155 cm | — |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) including Mizos and Nagas | Male | 162.5 cm | 77 cm unexpanded / 82 cm expanded |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) including Mizos and Nagas | Female | 154 cm | — |
Weight: Corresponding to height and age as per medical standards
Physical Efficiency Test
1.6 km Race
Standard: To be completed within 7.30 minutes
Applies to: Male candidates
Long Jump
Standard: 11 feet (3 chances)
Applies to: Male candidates
High Jump
Standard: 3.5 feet (3 chances)
Applies to: Male candidates
800 m Race
Standard: To be completed within 4.45 minutes
Applies to: Female candidates
Long Jump
Standard: 9 feet (3 chances)
Applies to: Female candidates
High Jump
Standard: 3 feet (3 chances)
Applies to: Female candidates
| Test | Standard | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 km Race | To be completed within 7.30 minutes | Male candidates |
| Long Jump | 11 feet (3 chances) | Male candidates |
| High Jump | 3.5 feet (3 chances) | Male candidates |
| 800 m Race | To be completed within 4.45 minutes | Female candidates |
| Long Jump | 9 feet (3 chances) | Female candidates |
| High Jump | 3 feet (3 chances) | Female candidates |
Application Fee
UR / OBC / EWS (Male)
Rs. 100
SC / ST
Nil
Female
Nil
Ex-Servicemen
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Qualifying in nature with no marks awarded; candidates must qualify each event or be eliminated. Not held for Ex-Servicemen.
- 2Physical Standard Test (PST)
Height, chest (male candidates only) and weight measurements of candidates who qualify PET; those not meeting the required measurements are eliminated.
- 3Written Examination
100 objective multiple choice questions carrying 100 marks in 2 hours; OMR or Computer Based Test at the discretion of ITBPF; no negative marking.
- 4Verification of Original Documents
Candidates shortlisted in order of merit in each category are put through verification of original documents before the Detailed Medical Examination.
- 5Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Conducted for candidates who qualify in documentation to assess fitness, as per Uniform Guidelines for Recruitment Medical Examination in CAPFs.
- 6Review Medical Examination (RME)
Allowed to candidates declared UNFIT in DME on written consent, conducted in continuation of DME preferably on the next day.
Exam Pattern
2 HoursOMR or Computer Based Test (CBT) at the discretion of ITBPFNegative: None
General English
10 questions · 10 marks
General Hindi
10 questions · 10 marks
General Awareness (Bilingual)
10 questions · 10 marks
Quantitative Aptitude & Simple Reasoning (Bilingual)
10 questions · 10 marks
Psychology (Bilingual)
60 questions · 60 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 10 | 10 | — |
| General Hindi | 10 | 10 | — |
| General Awareness (Bilingual) | 10 | 10 | — |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Simple Reasoning (Bilingual) | 10 | 10 | — |
| Psychology (Bilingual) | 60 | 60 | — |
Salary Structure
Pay Level 4 in the Pay Matrix Rs. 25,500-81,100 (as per 7th CPC)
How to Apply
- 1Visit the ITBP recruitment portal at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in
- 2Open the recruitment link for Head Constable (Education and Stress Counsellor) 2026
- 3Complete the online registration using a valid email address and mobile number
- 4Enter the required personal, educational and category details
- 5Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates
- 6Pay the application fee, if applicable
- 7Review the entered information and submit the application
- 8Download or print the submitted application form for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Educational Certificate(s)
•Matriculation or 10th Class Certificate for verification of date of birth
•SC/ST certificate as per Annexure-I
•OBC certificate as per Annexure-II and OBC non-creamy layer declaration as per Annexure-II-A
•EWS certificate valid for 2025-2026 as per Annexure-III
•No Objection Certificate as per Annexure-IV for Government servants
•Certificate as per Annexure-V for claiming relaxation in height and chest
•Domicile Certificate or PAN Card or Aadhar Card or Driving License or Voter Card for verification of citizenship
•West Pakistani Refugee certificate as per Annexure-VI where applicable
•Discharge certificate for Ex-Servicemen
•Four latest passport size photographs
Important Details
- Candidates shall be required to serve in the Force for a minimum period of 10 years.
- Anyone who resigns before completing 10 years must refund a sum equal to three months' pay and allowances attached to the post or the cost of training imparted by the Force, whichever is higher.
- Selected candidates undergo Basic Training and such other courses as prescribed in the Force.
- Candidates belonging to the physically handicapped category are not eligible to apply.
- Government servants must submit a No Objection Certificate in original at the documentation stage or their candidature will be rejected.
- On appointment candidates opt for either the New Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (NPS) or the United Pension Scheme (UPS).
Medical Standards
Minimum distance vision must be 6/6 and 6/9 of both eyes without correction, that is without wearing glasses or lenses. Near vision standard is N6 for the better eye and N9 for the worse eye, with no visual correction of any kind permitted. Colour vision must be CP III by ISIHARA and binocular vision is required. A colour blind person is not eligible. Candidates must not have knock-knees, flat foot, varicose veins or squint in the eyes and must be in good mental and bodily health free from any physical defect likely to interfere with efficient performance of duties.
Tattoo Rules
- Tattoos depicting religious symbols or figures and the name, as followed in the Indian Army, are permitted.
- Tattoos are allowed only on the inner aspect of the left forearm (non-saluting limb) or the dorsum of the hands.
- Size must be less than one-fourth of the particular part of the body (elbow or hand).
- A tattoo removed before the recruitment process that has faded substantially is treated as a scar, not a tattoo, and will be reviewed by the Medical Board during Detailed Medical Examination.
Minimum Qualifying Marks in Written Examination
UR, EWS & Ex-Servicemen
Minimum Qualifying Percentage: 35%
SC / ST / OBC (NCL)
Minimum Qualifying Percentage: 33%
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| UR, EWS & Ex-Servicemen | 35% |
| SC / ST / OBC (NCL) | 33% |
Merit List and Tie-Breaking
Merit lists are drawn separately for UR, SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS and Ex-Servicemen on the basis of marks obtained in the written examination. Candidates are shortlisted for verification of original documents and Detailed Medical Examination as per category-wise vacancies; there shall be no reserve list. In case of a tie in marks, the older candidate is placed higher; if the tie persists, the candidate whose name comes first in English alphabetical order is placed higher.
Psychology Syllabus
General Psychology, Intelligence and Creativity, Problem solving
Questions: 10
Marks: 10
Personality, Attitude, Stereotypes, Prejudice and Discrimination, Group Dynamics
Questions: 10
Marks: 10
Psychopathology
Questions: 15
Marks: 15
Counseling Psychology
Questions: 15
Marks: 15
Managing Human Resources
Questions: 10
Marks: 10
| 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 |
Ex-Servicemen Vacancies
Ten per cent of the vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen in the respective post and category. If a vacancy reserved for Ex-Servicemen remains unfilled due to non-availability of eligible or qualified candidates, it shall be filled by non Ex-Servicemen candidates of the respective categories. PET will not be held for Ex-Servicemen, who must however qualify the requisite PST, Written Examination and Medical Examination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from Nepal or Bhutan apply for this ITBP recruitment?
Yes. The notification invites online applications from eligible male and female Indian citizens, including subjects of Nepal or Bhutan.
Is there any provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of the written examination score?
No. The notification states there is no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of scores and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
Will a reserve list be prepared for this recruitment?
No. The notification states that there shall be no reserve list.
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