The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force, a central armed police force under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has announced recruitment for the post of Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) with 21 vacancies. The post is a Group C, non-gazetted and non-ministerial position in the Force, open to male Indian citizens. Selected candidates will handle motor mechanic duties and can be posted anywhere in India or abroad.
ITBP Recruitment 2026 - Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026
Total Vacancies
21
Last Date
27 Oct
9 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Temporary
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 27 Oct 2026 · 9 days left
- Notification21 Sept
- Applications Open28 Sept
About ITBP Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force
- Post Name
- Head Constable (Motor Mechanic)
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Online applications are invited from eligible Male Indian citizens (including subject of Nepal or Bhutan))
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- 18–25 years
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Three years practical experience in the trade in a reputed workshop, required for candidates holding a Motor Mechanic certificate.
- Pay Scale
- Level 4 in the Pay Matrix, Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 (as per 7th CPC)
Vacancy Breakdown
Head Constable (Motor Mechanic)
21
UR 7OBC 7SC 4ST 0EWS 3
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) | 7 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 21 |
Eligibility Details
Head Constable (Motor Mechanic)
10+2 pass from a recognised Board or Institution. Certificate in Motor Mechanic from a recognised Institution or Industrial Training Institute with three years practical experience in the trade in a reputed workshop, or three year Diploma in Automobile Engineering.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) | 10+2 pass from a recognised Board or Institution. Certificate in Motor Mechanic from a recognised Institution or Industrial Training Institute with three years practical experience in the trade in a reputed workshop, or three year Diploma in Automobile Engineering. |
Age Limit
18 to 25 years as on the closing date 27-10-2026. Candidates should not have been born earlier than 28-10-2001 and later than 27-10-2008.
Age Relaxation
SC 5 years; OBC (NCL) 3 years; Ex-Servicemen (General) 3 years after deduction of military service from the actual age; Ex-Servicemen (OBC) 6 years; Ex-Servicemen (SC) 8 years; Government Servant up to 40 years for UR, 43 years for OBC (NCL) and 45 years for SC/ST.
Physical Standards
For all other States and Union Territories (except categories mentioned below)
Height: 170 cm
Chest: 80 cm / 85 cm (expanded)
Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir region of UT of Jammu & Kashmir and UT of Ladakh
Height: 165 cm
Chest: 78 cm / 83 cm (expanded)
Candidates hailing from North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura
Height: 162.5 cm
Chest: 77 cm / 82 cm (expanded)
| Category | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| For all other States and Union Territories (except categories mentioned below) | 170 cm | 80 cm / 85 cm (expanded) |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir region of UT of Jammu & Kashmir and UT of Ladakh | 165 cm | 78 cm / 83 cm (expanded) |
| Candidates hailing from North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura | 162.5 cm | 77 cm / 82 cm (expanded) |
Gender: MaleWeight: Proportionate to height and age as prescribed in uniform guidelines for medical examination issued by ADG (Medical), CAPFs
Physical Efficiency Test
1.6 Kms Race
Standard: To be completed within 7 minutes and 30 seconds
Long Jump
Standard: 11 feet, 03 chances given
High Jump
Standard: 3.5 feet, 03 chances given
| Test | Standard |
|---|---|
| 1.6 Kms Race | To be completed within 7 minutes and 30 seconds |
| Long Jump | 11 feet, 03 chances given |
| High Jump | 3.5 feet, 03 chances given |
Applies to: Male candidates; not held for Ex-servicemen
Application Fee
UR / OBC / EWS (Male)
Rs. 100
SC and Ex-Servicemen
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
1.6 km race in 7 minutes 30 seconds, long jump of 11 feet and high jump of 3.5 feet with three chances each. Qualifying in nature, no marks awarded. Not held for Ex-servicemen.
- 2Physical Standard Test (PST)
Height, chest and weight measurement; candidates not meeting the required measurements are eliminated, with provision to appeal in writing to the Presiding Officer on the same day for re-measurement.
- 3Verification of Original Documents (Documentation)
Original certificates are verified and returned on the spot, while self attested copies are retained with the application.
- 4Written Examination
100 marks objective multiple choice paper of 2 hours; CBT or OMR based at the discretion of ITBPF. Minimum qualifying marks are 35% for Gen/EWS/Ex-servicemen and 33% for SC/OBC (NCL).
- 5Practical (Skill) Test
50 marks with qualifying marks of 50% for all categories; qualifying in nature. Candidates qualifying the written examination up to ten times the category wise vacancies are called.
- 6Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Fitness assessed as per uniform guidelines for recruitment medical examination for GOs and NGOs in CAPFs and AR.
- 7Review Medical Examination (RME)
Candidates declared unfit in DME may undergo RME by giving written consent within 24 hours of being informed; the decision of the Review Medical Board is final.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:10 (candidates qualifying the written examination up to ten times the category wise vacancies are called for the Practical Skill Test)
Exam Pattern
2 HoursComputer Based Test (CBT) or OMR based, at the discretion of ITBPF
General Knowledge (Bilingual questions)
10 questions · 10 marks
Mathematics (Bilingual questions)
10 questions · 10 marks
Hindi or English
20 questions · 20 marks
Trade related theory (Bilingual questions)
60 questions · 60 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge (Bilingual questions) | 10 | 10 | — |
| Mathematics (Bilingual questions) | 10 | 10 | — |
| Hindi or English | 20 | 20 | — |
| Trade related theory (Bilingual questions) | 60 | 60 | — |
Salary Structure
Level 4 in the Pay Matrix, Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 (as per 7th CPC)
How to Apply
- 1Visit the ITBP recruitment website at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.
- 2Open the Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) Recruitment 2026 application link.
- 3Complete the registration process with a functional email address and mobile number.
- 4Enter the required personal, educational and communication details.
- 5Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting documents.
- 6Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- 7Review the entered details carefully before final submission.
- 8Submit the application and save a copy for future use.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Educational certificates along with diploma and experience certificates
•Matriculation or 10th class pass certificate for date of birth
•SC certificate (Annexure-I)
•OBC certificate (Annexure-II) and OBC (NCL) declaration (Annexure-II-A)
•EWS certificate valid for 2025-26 (Annexure-III)
•No Objection Certificate for Government servants (Annexure-VI)
•Certificate for relaxation in height or chest (Annexure-V)
•Domicile certificate or PAN Card or Aadhar Card or Driving License or Voter Card for citizenship
•West Pakistani Refugee certificate (Annexure-IV) where applicable
•Discharge certificate for Ex-servicemen
•Four latest passport size photographs
Important Details
- The post is General Central Service, Group C, Non-Gazetted (Non-Ministerial), on temporary basis likely to become permanent, and selected candidates are liable to serve anywhere in India or abroad.
- Applications are accepted through online mode only and offline applications are rejected summarily.
- Candidates working in Central or State Government, Autonomous or Statutory Bodies or Public Sector Undertakings must furnish a No Objection Certificate in original at the time of verification of documents, failing which candidature is rejected.
- 10% of the vacancies are reserved for Ex-servicemen; if these remain unfilled for want of eligible candidates they are filled by non Ex-servicemen candidates of the respective categories.
- Candidates must bring a clear and legible print out of the online application form and admit card to the PET and PST venue.
- Biometric capture and identity verification are done before PET and PST, and failure in biometric verification at any stage leads to cancellation of candidature.
- No TA or DA is admissible for the journey to the recruitment venue and back, and candidates should come prepared for a stay of more than one day at their own arrangements.
- Candidates with physical deformities and disabilities are not eligible to apply.
Medical Standards
Minimum distant vision should be 6/6 and 6/9 of both eyes without correction, that is without wearing glasses. Near vision should be N6 and N9 and visual correction of any kind is not permitted even by glasses. Colour vision must be CP III by Ishihara; a colour blind person is not eligible and if found colour blind at any stage of service he will be boarded out as per SHAPE policy in vogue in ITBPF. The candidate 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. Tattoos depicting religious symbols or figures and the name are permitted; tattoos are allowed only on the inner aspect of the left forearm or dorsum of the hands and must be less than one fourth of the particular part of the body.
Service Bond
Candidates shall be required to serve in the Force for a minimum period of 10 years. If a person wants to resign before the expiry of 10 years, he is required to refund a sum equal to three months pay and allowances attached to the post or the cost of training imparted to him by the Force, whichever is higher. Selected candidates shall undergo Basic Training and such other courses as prescribed in the Force from time to time.
Merit List and Tie Resolution
Merit list in each category namely General (UR), Scheduled Caste, OBC (NCL), EWS and Ex-servicemen is drawn on the basis of marks obtained in the written examination. On the basis of merit and category wise vacancies candidates are shortlisted for Detailed Medical Examination, with the number examined equal to the number of vacancies increased by the average failure rate of DME and RME; there shall be no reserve list. In case of a tie in marks, the candidate with the older age is placed higher in the merit list, and if the tie persists the candidate whose name comes first in alphabetical order in English is kept higher.
Practical (Skill) Test Pattern
Vehicle inspection
Marks: 10
Identification of faults
Marks: 10
Rectification of defects
Marks: 25
Handling of tools
Marks: 05
Total
Marks: 50
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Vehicle inspection | 10 |
| Identification of faults | 10 |
| Rectification of defects | 25 |
| Handling of tools | 05 |
| Total | 50 |
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 011-24369482, 011-24369483
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from Nepal or Bhutan apply for this ITBP recruitment?
Yes. The notification invites online applications from eligible Male Indian citizens including subjects of Nepal or Bhutan.
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